The 2009 Dodge Challenger has 132 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy: very frequent mention as a significant ownership cost, especially with v8 models.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Dodge Challenger vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 Challenger model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2008) to 196 (2018). With 132 complaints, the 2009 Challenger sits about the same asthe model's median of 146.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 17V824000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https…
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Campaign 18V021000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, Calif…
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Campaign 15V444000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag …
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Campaign 16V352000Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM …
Sentiment is generally positive, with owners expressing strong affection for the vehicle's character, comfort, and performance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Challenger. See the full Challenger owner picture and every model year.
Used Challenger listings typically run $16,694–$35,426 across 2009 to 2023 model years.
Compare every Challenger year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.