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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 Dodge Charger 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 component6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | – |
| Tires | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
Safety recalls6
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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| 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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| May 27, 201515V313000 | 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 15V313000
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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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| Nov 6, 200808V583000 | Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkageTHIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED DIRECTION STARTLING THE DRIVER, AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V583000
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Owner complaints by component175
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | 26 |
| Air bags | 45 | 26 |
| Engine | 33 | 19 |
| Steering | 18 | 10 |
| Tires | 18 | 10 |
| Wheels | 12 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 6 |
| Suspension | 7 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 4 |
| Power train | 6 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 |
9 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
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall and the driver’s side air bag was replaced.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle had shut off unexpectedly.”
- Air bags
“ORC passenger seat deployment squib 1 reads a open circuit 1. Has been like this since the last airbag recall in 2019. Was supposed to had been fixed then and dealer was never able to fix the issue.”
Other Dodge Charger model years
- 20139 recalls367 complaints
- 201215 recalls661 complaints
- 201112 recalls699 complaints
- 20106 recalls238 complaints
- 20096 recalls175 complaints
- 20085 recalls624 complaints
- 20075 recalls570 complaints
- 20065 recalls1,294 complaints
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2009 Dodge Charger recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Charger have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Charger. 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 Charger recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: wheels (1), tires (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Dodge Charger?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 45 complaints out of 175 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Dodge Charger?
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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