2009 Dodge Charger
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 175 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 20 Charger model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 9 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 10 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 9, 2018
Chrysler (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, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Campaign 18V021000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (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 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsOct 29, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
WHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Campaign 09V420000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDec 5, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 175 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER, AND CHRYSLER 300 VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SENSORS MAY NOT TRANSMIT THE ACTUAL TIRE PRESSURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING AWARE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE.
OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TPM SENSORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V642000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftNov 6, 2008
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 20,283 MY 2006-2009 CHARGER AND MAGNUM VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE POLICE PACKAGE AND EQUIPPED WITH A COLUMN SHIFTER. THE GEARSHIFT CABLE MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET AND CAUSE AN INCORRECT TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT POSITION DISPLAY.
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL ADD A REDUNDANT LOCKING MECHANISM TO THE GEARSHIFT CABLE AT THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER RETENTION AND SHIFT LINKAGE FUNCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 08V583000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
175 reports, newest first.
Tires, Wheels, Oct 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP WHERE HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD FALLEN INSIDE THE TIRE AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE NUTS THAT HELD THE VALVE STEM ALSO FELL INSIDE THE TIRE. THE TIRE SHOP REPLACED THE VALVE STEM ON THE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Engine, Jun 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE LATER RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Tires, Wheels, Jun 4, 2013
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR BROKE APART CAUSING THE SENSOR TO FALL INTO THE TIRE AND RESULTING IN A FLAT TIRE ON THE HIGHWAY, WITHIN SECONDS. I WENT TO THE LOCATION AND PUT ON THE SPARE. WHEN I FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE FLAT TIRE, I CHECKED THE REST OF THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS AND FOUND ANOTHER SENSOR WITH THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE SENSOR IN PLACE CRACKED. I THEN TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT, AND TOLD THEM ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. AT FIRST THEY WERE NOT GOING TO HELP ME. THEN I SAID, "LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT YOUR PLACE SOLD ME AN UNSAFE CAR", AT THAT POINT THEY REIMBURSED US FOR THE SENSOR I HAD FIXED, AND REPLACED THE SENSOR THAT HAD THE CRACKED NUT. THAT WAS GREAT, BUT THEY INSTALLED THE SAME DEFECTIVE SENSORS. THESE SENSORS CORRODE AFTER TIME AND COULD CAUSE A FATALITY ON THE ROAD. *TR
Tires, Wheels, May 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WENT FLAT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VALVE STEMS HAD FAILED. ONE WEEK LATER, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE VALVE STEM ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE SENSORS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND ALLOWED THE TIRES TO RAPIDLY LOSE PRESSURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE VALVE STEMS HAD BEEN REPLACED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE VALVE STEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000. *TR
Electrical system, May 12, 2013
JULY 2012 I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE ON HIGHWAY 635 IN DALLAS. I NOTICED MY WHEEL WAS LOCKED. LOOKED AT THE SPEEDOMETER IT WAS ZERO. THATS WHEN I NOTICED MY CAR HAD SHUT OFF. THE RADIO WAS STILL PLAYING AND NO CODE LIGHTS CAME ON. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND I PUT IT IN PARK AND IT CRANK BACK UP WITH NO HESITATION. IT IS NOW MAY 2013 AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES THEY STILL CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. SINCE JULY IT HAS SHUT OFF ON ME 10-15 TIMES. I FEAR FOR ME AND MY DAUGHTERS LIFE. I SAY A PRAYER EVERYTIME I GET INTO MY CAR. I HAVE NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I'VE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP AND NOW HAVE A CASE NUMBER. THERE IS LAWSUITS AGAINST CHRYSLER FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NOT MY PARTICULAR CAR. SHUTS OFF NO WARNING VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 19, 2013
MY ELECTRONIC CONTROL THROTTLE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON. I HAVE READ FORUMS OF THIS BEING AN ISSUE IN DODGE AND CHRYSLER CARS FROM 2000 TO 2011 MODELS. I THINK AT THIS POINT THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE DEFECT ON ALL THESE CARS. I AM SICK TO MY STOMACH ON THE COSTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
Tires, Apr 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY REALIZED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BLOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SENSORS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AND CAUSED THE TIRE BLOW OUT. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE MONTHS LATER ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SENSOR AND TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECENT FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 5/7/13 *CN UPDATED 06/10/2013 *JS
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 17, 2013
HAD TO REPLACE THE TIPEM,WIN AND HAVE KEY FOBS REPROGRAMMED TO SYSTEM. HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER DODGE OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS THAT HAVE HAD THESE PARTS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.I BELIEVE PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE CAUSING THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLES. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND MULTIPLE CASES AND NOT ONE SIGNIFICANT CAUSE AS TO WHY THIS KEEPS OCCURRING. I EVEN ASKED THE DODGE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THE HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN. AS NEW AS THESE VEHICLES ARE WITH MAINTENANCE UPKEEP THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN AND IT USUALLY OCCURS WHEN THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THIS SEEMS TO OCCUR MOST WITH 2006 THRU 2009 MODELS. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 22, 2013
I OWN A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. WHEN CRANKING ENGINE ALL THE CHECK LIGHTS CAME ON (INCLUDING ENGINE, COOLANT, TIRE CHECK, ETC.). THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS ALSO ALL THE WAY COLD.I CUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE ENGINE WAS SLOW TO CRANK BUT DID CRANK. I DROVE NOT EVEN A HALF MILE AND THE TEMP GAUGE WAS GOING FROM COLD TO HOT AND THEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD I FOUND MY CAR WAS SMOKING AND THE COOLANT WAS ALMOST BONE DRY. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT NO CHECK LIGHTS HAVE APPEARED. I TOOK MY CAR TO LANDERS DODGE IN SOUTHAVEN, MS THEY RAN A CHECK AND PERFORMED MAINTENANCE TO MY CAR AND ADDED COOLANT. NOW, A MONTH AND HALF LATER MY CAR IS SMOKING AGAIN AND COOLANT IS EXTREMELY LOW. WHILE MY CAR IS SMOKING AND ALMOST NO COOLANT, TEMP GAUGE IS NOT DETECTING MY CAR RUNNING HOT. I BELIEVE MY SENSORS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND HAVE A FAULTY COOLANT CONTAINER. THANKS! *TR
Engine, Feb 17, 2013
THE DEALER REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALLS ON THE ENGINE LIGHT AND TIRE LIGHT ON, AND IS CLAIMING THAT IT DOES NOT AFFECT MY VEHICLE. I JUST BROUGHT THIS CAR FROM THEM AND NOW I GETTING NO WHERE WITH THIS PEOPLE. I PAID 95.00 DOLLARS FOR NOTHING AND THE LIGHTS STILL ON AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE REASON THEY WONT REFUND MY MONEY BACK IS BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO PAID THE MECHANIC, I BELIEVE THAT SOLD ME A LEMON. MY RESOLUTION IS TO FIX THIS CAR AND REFUND MY MONEY. THANKS. *TR
Steering, Jan 17, 2013
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 *JS
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jan 10, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 95 IN CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS AT 55MPH IN 2009 DODGE CHARGER, WITH WIFE AND CHILD ABOARD VEHICLE THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, A TIRE LESS THAN 9 MONTHS OLD AND LESS THAN 8,000 MILES SUFFERED A FLAT. UPON RETURNING TO SERVICE PROVIDER, WAS INFORMED THAT THE ORIGINAL FAILURE WAS NOT IN THE TIRE, AS IT WAS LEAKING AIR THROUGH THE TIRE SENSOR. UPON FURTHER INQUIRY, WAS FURTHER INFORMED THAT THE 2009 MODEL DODGE CHARGER'S TIRE SENSORS WERE FOUND TO BE LESS THAN ADEQUATE AND HAVE SENSE BEEN UPGRADED BY DODGE TO A MORE DURABLE MODEL. DODGE FAILURE TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS OF THIS INADEQUACY RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING UNKNOWINGLY DRIVEN IN UNSAFE CONDITION PUTTING OPERATOR AS WELL AS WIFE AND CHILD OPERATOR IN JEOPARDY. *TR
Engine, Jan 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ABNORMAL POPPING NOISES COULD BE HEARD AND ACCELERATION POWER DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PCV VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Tires, Equipment, Jan 4, 2013
BOUGHT A 2009 DODGE CHARGER 5.7 V8 HEMI AND ONLY HAD IT FOR 5 MONTHS AND HAD TO REPLACE THE HOLE ENGINE DUE TO THE RODS BREAKING AND ALSO EXHAUST EMISSIONS THIS PROBLEM HAS COST ME OVER 5,000 DOLLARS PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE BECAME HESITANT. THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, AS IT RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Steering, Air bags, Oct 3, 2012
DRIVING CAR WHEN USING BLINKERS THE STEERING WOULD LOCK UP WHEN YOU GAVE IT QUICK JERK IT WOULD SNAP AND BE OK TO DRIVE TOOK IT TO SHOP THEY TELL ME I NEED NEW STEERING COLUMN .THAT MINE IS TOO LONG FOR THE CAR TECH MEASURED 34.5 MAX IS 34+/-.7. THEN TELLS ME THE HOUSING WAS BROKE AND CLOCK SPRING WAS LOOSE THEY PUT A NEW CLOCK SPRING IN AND TOLD ME I STILL NEED TWO MORE PARTS SCM AND SAS .THIS WAS AT A DODGE DEALERSHIP.QUOTED ME 2850.00 FOR NEW STEERING COLUMN DON'T THINK SO. JUST FOR THE CLOCK SPRING PUT IN COST 530.93. *TR
Tires, Wheels, Jul 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE VALVE STEM HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VALVE STEM AND STATED THAT IT FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE VALVE STEM WAS ALSO CORRODED. THE VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 09/11/12*LJ UPDATED 09/13/2012 *JS
Steering, Tires, May 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR REPEATEDLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LIGHT WOULD STOP ILLUMINATING IF SHE CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING EXAMINED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.
Steering, May 16, 2012
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.
Suspension, May 7, 2012
REAR CHASSIS BOLTS ON FRONT MAIN SUBFRAME WHERE IT JOINS TO THE MAIN CHASSIS (ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNTS TO THIS SUBFRAME) FAILED FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE INTERNAL CORROSION. BOLT FAILURE LED TO 2" DROP OF THE REAR OF THE SUB-FRAME. INSIDE OF WASHERS HAD CORROSION, OUTSIDE EDGES DID NOT. STEERING WAS DIMINISHED, BINDING AND SLUGGISH. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 11, 2012
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. *TR
Steering, Feb 28, 2012
WHEN OPERATING STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. EXAMINATION BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC DISCLOSED A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING HOSE WHICH WAS FOUND ON LATER YEAR SIMILAR VEHICLE ENGINE. CRIMPING WAS FAULTY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 16, 2012
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.
Tires, Feb 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INFLATED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TO THE PROPER PRESSURE; HOWEVER, THE WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE THIRD TIME AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MALFUNCTION PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 2, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. A FAILURE CODE INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DO TO THE COOLING SYSTEM, BUT THE MECHANIC DID NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.