2009 Dodge Challenger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 16%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,550miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 16% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I brought my car 8 months ago and the delalership never told me about any of the four recalls I never received any papers in the mail concerning the recalls and that puts me and my children at risk everyday it's a scary feeling I also hit a tree that was in the middle of the street my steering g wheel was hard to control and my breaks as well”
NHTSA complaint #11297547, filed 2020-01, 138,000 miles“Vehicle stalls randomly while coming to a stop. Oil light illuminates car losses all power steering and breaking. This happens while driving straight or turning as well. Primarily while turning. This has happened to me on a city intersection and in my residential neighborhood. I am scared that I am going to wreck because of this and hurt myself or others.”
NHTSA complaint #11327485, filed 2020-06, 51,000 miles“I have experienced numerous breathing difficulties, I suspect have been caused by the air blowing out the vehicles ventilation system... I regularly develop chest pain in my breast area and migraine headaches after being in the vehicle for an extended period. I have reason to believe that the vehicle had been tampered with prior to my purchase . I've recently discovered false information related to the ownership of the car, through a carfax search”
NHTSA complaint #11306836, filed 2020-02, 60,000 miles“I took car into dealership because it didn't sound right. It was determined that is was the alternator and therefore the battery. This car had less than 40,000 on it and the alternator should not have gone out. After some research I found that later model Dodge vehicles had recalls because of the alternator and I feel the recall should go back to my model.”
NHTSA complaint #10668316, filed 2014-12, 39,573 miles“My 2009 Dodge Challenger r/t equipped with the automatic transmission started experiencing problems downshifting when approaching a stop. You wouldn't know until you press the gas to proceed down the road and barely move as the vehicle would be stuck in the highest gear. I would have to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and restart it to drive the vehicle. Luckily this didn't happen when trying to pull out into traffic as it would have a high tendency to create a collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871878, filed 2016-06, 64,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10215988May 21, 2013Flash: SRT Subwoofer Thump Noise After Vehicle Is Turned Off This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience after the vehicle…
- 10215982May 15, 2013Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the…
- 10188677May 15, 2013Flash: Performance Derate Above 55 MPH Immediately After Start-Up When Accelerating At Wide Open Throttle This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the…
- 10052329May 15, 2013Chrysler/dodge: performance issues may be noticeable at speeds above 55 mph when accelerating. This can be corrected with a software update in the powertrain control module (pcm).
- 10062166May 14, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 | 7 | 35% |
| 2019 | 17 | 29% |
| 2018 | 28 | 37% |
| 2017 | 16 | 33% |
| 2016 | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 | 26 | 20% |
| 2014 | 62 | 42% |
| 2013 | 104 | 58% |
| 2012 | 138 | 55% |
| 2011 | 103 | 53% |
| 2010 | 68 | 23% |
| 2009 | 21 | 16% |
| 2008 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Challenger
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Challenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology