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2009 Dodge Challenger recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Wheels | 1 | – |
| Tires | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 9, 201818V021000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 18V021000
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| Dec 21, 201717V824000 | EquipmentIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V824000
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| May 24, 201616V352000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideThese 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… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V352000
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| Jul 10, 201515V444000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 15V444000
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| Oct 29, 200909V420000 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsWHILE DRIVING, A TIRE AND WHEEL SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V420000
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| Dec 5, 200808V642000 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsOPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V642000
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Owner complaints by component133
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 41 | 31 |
| Power train | 27 | 20 |
| Engine | 26 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 7 |
| Steering | 8 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 2 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel Pump complete failure. No warning lights, etc. Went out at a stoplight. Vehicle restart was random and would run for only a few seconds.”
- Electrical system
“I am currently waiting for a new Instrument Cluster, which is the cause of all of my problems, and which is why I failed the emissions test.”
- Service brakes
“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.”
Other Dodge Challenger model years
- 20135 recalls179 complaints
- 20126 recalls253 complaints
- 20116 recalls193 complaints
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2009 Dodge Challenger recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Challenger. The most recent, 18V021000 (reported January 9, 2018), concerns air bags. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2009 Dodge Challenger recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: equipment (1), wheels (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 133 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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