2009 Dodge Charger Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

32Engine complaints

18.4%Of all 174 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How engine 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

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10884422 — filed 07/12/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE REVERSING, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, RADIATOR FLUID WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10882716 — filed 07/05/2016

“THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE 2.7 TIMING CHAIN AND ENGINE. CHRYSLER HAD ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND HAD FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. THERE WAS A CLASS…”NHTSA complaint 10838474 — filed 02/25/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Charger have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Dodge Charger: 32 of 174 complaints on file (18.4%). 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 engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE 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.