2009 Dodge Charger: sudden loss of power

6 of the 174 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Charger describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2023
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2016
4
2015
3
2014
17
2013
12
2012
45
2011
37
2010
5
2009
6
2008
22
2007
7
2006
68

What owners say

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Steering · 57,000 miles · IL

Power steering line blew out at the crimp. Lost all power steering. Damaged pump. Major safety issue while driving. Second line to go bad in 2 years.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MD

Driving at highway speed my car suddenly lurched as it lost power. I was able to pull over to the shoulder and turn the car off but it would not restart.

Filed May 16, 2012 · Steering · 38,690 miles · PA

I was pulling into a parking spot at work when it felt like I lost power steering. I was able to force the car to turn to avoid hitting another vehicle. However, because the parking lot was almost empty, I did try driving to see if it was actually loss of power steering. Every time I turned to the left, I heard a clicking noise, but it didn't feel like the power steering was gone anymore. Right after work I drove the car to the garage I deal with. While driving I noticed that the turn signal would not disengage. The mechanic found that the clock spring was broken. He informed me that the clock spring controls the airbag along with other features. I feel this is very dangerous! It could have been a disaster if I had been traveling at a high rate of speed when the clock spring broke. The mechanic told me that the clock spring is made of plastic. I'm not sure why something so important wouldn't be made of something a little more durable. I feel there should be a recall for this part before someone is seriously injured.

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. The contact stated that the check engine and the electronic throttle control warning lights illuminated while driving approximately 30 MPH. The rpms increased excessively and the vehicle began to lose power abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Engine · 00

My 2009 dodge charger and many others I know about will stall for no reason at any speed. It has happened to me on several occasions which results in loss of all power, steering, brakes etc. Have taken to dealer but since no computer codes were thrown, unable to find problem, help!!!!

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Electrical · GA

2009 dodge charger. Consumer states vehicle lost all power while driving *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle stopped abruptly, the power steering was disabled, the radio died and all the lights on the message board flashed. The engine was completely dead. The next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer was informed the intergrated power module was not working properly and had to be replaced. The service advisor explained that the intergrated power module is the computer that controls the fuse box. When the proper signals can not make it to the computer, it causes everything wired to the fuse box to shut down. Unfortunately, the problem occurred again on july 6, 2010. The consumer was on the highway, when the vehicle lost power and shut off. The following day, she started the vehicle, switched the gear from park to drive, the engine shut off, all power was lost and all the message board lights began flashing. She applied the brake, put the vehicle back into park and turned off the ignition. After a few minutes, it started with no difficulty. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. However, they were unable to find any error codes and they were not sure what the problem was.