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2009 Dodge Challenger engine problems

39 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 30,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
39
of this car's complaints
29%
typical mileage
30,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    5

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Challenger engine problems in other years

20082010201520202023

Specific symptoms reported on the 2009 Dodge Challenger engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 25Loss of power 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2009 Dodge Challenger owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 2, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · WA

Three times now the throttle has gone to wide open and sticks for about 5 seconds. Scares the living crap out of you.

Filed Dec 18, 2021 · Engine · AR

Recall issues and manufacturers dont want to fix it.

Filed Jul 11, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · FL

I took my car to the dealer for recalls they didn’t fix anything they left my car out in the rain the hood up and Choppa had my car for a whole month did any nothing they were very courteous no customer assistance nothing

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 51,000 miles · OH

Vehicle stalls randomly while coming to a stop. Oil light illuminates car losses all power steering and breaking. This happens while driving straight or turning as well. Primarily while turning. This has happened to me on a city intersection and in my residential neighborhood. I am scared that I am going to wreck because of this and hurt myself or others.

Filed Nov 24, 2018 · Engine · 142,000 miles · FL

Car just stalls no warning hi way speed your turning cant steer the car or stop it gives no codes stope or driving it will just lose power and stall not safe .very random never know when it is going to happen

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Engine · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge challenger. While driving 30-70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (ron carter chrysler jeep dodge, 3005 fm 528 rd, alvin, tx 77511, (281) 331-8111) where it was diagnosed that the rotors and ball joints needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Engine · 65,000 miles · TX

When driving and slowing to make a right turn apply pressure to the break the car just stalls I have all dash lights put the car in park and it restarts back up this has happened six times now that I owned the car has 65.0000 miles on it need info on what to do the dealer said they never heard of this going on this takes place at any speed slow or fast turns

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 25,000 miles · NC

My car lost complete power while turning in a residential area. The vehicle is dead and will not start. The vehicle shut down with no warning. This has happen several times. The local dodge dealer had it 2 weeks an could not determine why

Filed Nov 10, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 41,000 miles · MO

Sudden engine stall at stop sign, at idle and also while on highway at speed. Oil light comes on intermittent no codes , oil level checked , gas was good . Many on every challenger forums are having this issue "stalling" , even brand new cars right off the lot. Dodge rejects there's an issue, from dealers to the top. Please help! We don't trust our cars!

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 135,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 dodge challenger. While driving 15 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the gauges displayed incorrect readings and the radio failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an auto part center, but was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the engine compartment caught fire. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed from the scene to a salvage yard where it was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Questions about the 2009 Dodge Challenger engine

Does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have engine problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 29% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2009 Dodge Challenger engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 30,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Challenger engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Challenger have bad engine?

The Dodge Challenger model years with the most engine complaints are 2010 (106 complaints), 2009 (39 complaints) and 2014 (38 complaints).

Other 2009 Dodge Challenger problems

Airbags 41Transmission 27Electrical 21Acceleration 9Steering 8Brakes 7Fuel system 7Body 3Visibility 2Suspension 1Wheels 1

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