2009 Dodge Charger: engine failure

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. While driving various speeds, the engine seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over, shifted into park, and restarted the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 101,000 miles · GA

Tl* 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 difficult to manuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Engine · 70 miles · CA

Got a 2009 dodge charger with 150.000 miles while normal driving on highway engine light came on I stopped right away thermostat cap blew off took it to dealer after I replaced the cap because it was running hotter than normal they told me might be a sensor next day they called car was smoking and needed new motor I did check it before I took it and it wasn't smoking they took two weeks to replace engine now called me not ready needs knock sensor the longer they have it the more broken things they find if it's not one thing it's another I am going to just go get it before they flatten my tires and say I need new ones ??

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Engine · 90,000 miles · OH

Our 09 dodge charger timing chain broke and we had to pay $5500 to replace the engine! We always changed the oil every 3,000 miles. How do I get our money back???

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Steering · 11,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clicking as the steering wheel seized at a low speed. The contact stated that he had to put more effort into turning the steering wheel before the wheel unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided a full refund for the repairs. The failure mileage was 11,000.... Updated 02/28/13 *bf updated 3/12/2013

Filed Apr 11, 2012 · Engine · 71,251 miles · TX

This is a dodge charger in the austin independent school district's police force fleet. After performing routine maintenance and upon start up, the auto began to have a hard engine knock. After further investigation we found that a valve seat had failed and entered the piston cylinder causing a catastrophic engine failure. The engine is a 5.7 hemi. This is the second dodge 5.7 hemi to have this type of engine failure in less then a year, and at about the same engine mileage. These cars are pursuit vehicles, and if this failure had been at a higher speed serious injure, or death could have occurred.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Engine · 57,000 miles · CA

I purchased this vehicle used in september 2010. The vehicle had a clean car fax report when I bought the vehicle. I drove the vehicle to work on saturday and back home saturday evening and parked the car in the driveway. When I went to start the car on monday to take my kids to school the car did not start. I had the car towed to an independent mechanic assuming it must have been the starter. To my dismay the mechanic told me I needed a complete valve job for $2,000.00 he told me to take the car to the dealer to see if the car was under warranty for engine failure cause it is no way a 2009 should need a this type of work this soon. He charged me $84.00 for his inspection fee and diagnosis. I had the car towed to jeep /chrysler dodge dealership in ontario california where they told me the same diagnosis except it would cost any where from $2,000.00- $4500.00 for the repair. The dealer charged a fee of $384.00 just to come up with the exact same diagnosis the independent mechanic previously told me for a fee of $84.00. I have contacted chryslers corporate office 12/07/2011 and expect a call back within 24 hours. To add insult to injury I had the dealer attempt to include the repair of a timing belt and tensioner for $400 that I did not even need. Fortunately I had inspected the belt myself and was told by the independent mechanic that the belt and tensioner are in perfect working order. I addressed this with the service advisor and he told me I might as well get it done because it is due at 100k miles. I am disgusted that the dealer would try to take advantage of a customer in need of help. This unethical attempt to get more money from me made me question what other fraudulent repairs are on my estimate. I believe dodge should stand by their product and do the right thing. I am prepared to go to the media if chrysler does not do the right thing.