2009 Dodge Charger Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

45Air Bags complaints

25.9%Of all 174 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS45 · 25.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM43 · 24.7%

ENGINE32 · 18.4%

STEERING18 · 10.3%

WHEELS12 · 6.9%

Share of the 174 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Dodge Charger overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10939856 — filed 01/05/2017

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10934786 — filed 12/12/2016

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10929909 — filed 12/05/2016

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Charger have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Dodge Charger: 45 of 174 complaints on file (25.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Dodge Charger have in total?

174 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.