2009 Dodge Challenger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 5% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“1. Slowing down to make a left or right hand turn. 2. Car stalls and engine dies eliminating all power steering brakes, etc. 3. Car has to be put in neutral and restarted. 4. Cel will come on but goes out after restart. 5. Issue has occurred three times with two different engines. 6. The last incident happened in a busy intersection and almost got me rear ended.”
NHTSA complaint #10348967, filed 2010-08, 13,500 miles“The vehicle caught on fire while driving. The fire started in the right front side of the engine compartment and quickly consumed the vehicle completely. The vehicle was not presenting any problems before the incident and no warning lights came on. The vehicle stalled and caught on fire. It was extremely difficult to come out of the vehicle. The estimated travel time before the accident was approximately 45 minutes. One important fact is that the vehicle received a service at the local dealership flagship chrysler of toa baja pr 00949 under service order # 129395. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555764, filed 2013-12, 31,640 miles“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. Luckily wasn't in the middle of intersection, but was a busy road, I was in left turn lane and created safety issue. I had warning flashers on but still caused a concern of getting hit. I kept seat belt on and called and got tow truck. Took it to Dodge dealer, they confirmed vehicle would not run long enough to move. Fuel pump failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760165, filed 2026-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 9% |
| 2014 | 14 | 9% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 18 | 9% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Challenger
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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