2009 Dodge Challenger: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 6, 2023 · Brakes · MS

On several occasions while driving the vehicle would would appear to lose power and the front wheels would shake. After turning off the engine and restarting the car the problem resolved itself. It was taken to the dealership and they said they could not replicate the problem. Two days ago it did the same thing along with the passenger side front wheel heating and smoking. It was towed to the dealership again. The technician called to say that when he got into the car the brake pedal went to the floor and wanted to know if happened the day before. He was advised the pedal was fine and the brakes were stopping the vehicle. He said the brakes were worn down and the entire brake system needed replacement. There was no issue reported with the brakes on the previous inspection at the dealership in December 2022.

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 Sep 26, 2014 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CT

Engine stalls while I am driving. Lose power steering and power brakes when engine quits. Have to shift into neutral while driving and restart.dangerous in intersections ,merging, passing, in wet weather, and in the winter.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Steering · AR

2009 dodge challenger. Consumer writes in regards to a defective serpentine belt tensioner. *smd the consumer stated the belt came off and the vehicle lost power steering. According to the invoice, the pulley melted and the bearing froze up. The consumer stated it was the second time, the same part exploded, which caused the serpentine belt to come off. The vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer.

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 11,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge challenger. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle lost power as if it had stalled but the engine continued running. The power steering had also become inoperable. The contact turned the engine off and restarted the vehicle. Once restarted, the contact was able to accelerate and had regained steering capabilities. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose a failure. Approximately one year later, the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 34,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 18,300 miles · CO

My 2009 dodge challenger stalls while driving and mostly happens while making turns. It happens randomly and you never know when it is going to happen. You lose all power and there is no power steering when this happens. It is very unsafe and this has been happening to a lot of challenger owners. At this time chrysler hasn't released a fix for this problem.

Filed Aug 12, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 26,586 miles · IL

Issue # 1) I have an automatic transmission 2009 dodge challenger rt. So I was driving under normal conditions accelerating normally and the engine coughs...strange. Then it does it again, a very sudden cough like it is struggling for air, the vehicle almost shudders too. Engine code pops up. Head to auto zone and have it checked - p0730 gear ratio incorrect. This has happen a few time within the past few weeks . To car to the dealership- they saw the same code . Because the car was driving normal again they did nothing . Planning to take it back in so they can pull the trans. Issue # 2) today 8/11/10 - I was driving on the express way with an over a 1/2 tank of gas, doing about 60 to 70 MPH. About 30 min into my drive, suddenly all my dashboard light/symbols pop on and my car lost all power. To avoid get rear ended I had to pull over on the side of the road.