2009 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 6% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,550 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Ordered new tires for vehicle, I was told that the rack and pinion was leaking and it would cost $ 585.00 to fix it. I drive this vehicle summers only. I have only 15000 miles on the car. I do not believe this should happen this early. The car has never been in any kind of mishap.”
NHTSA complaint #10574450, filed 2014-03, 15,200 miles“In 2009 I purchased a Dodge Challenger srt 8. Since I have had the vehicle it has stalled many times. Every time it's when I slow down and make a left or right turn. While turning the vehicle stalls and you loose steering and brakes. Last incident was earlier this week, my wife slowed down to make a left turn into our subdivision and he vehicle stalled in the oncoming lane and she was almost struck. She had to put the vehicle in neutral and restart the vehicle to exit the roadway. I have called the dealership many times and they say there's nothing wrong with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597460, filed 2014-06, 1,500 miles“I took my car in to the local Dodge dealer for a scheduled inspection of the drive train. The inspection was good, but a shop note indicated there was a leak in the power steering system. The tech filled the power steering fluid reservoir and the service department rep indicated she would call me later when I asked about the cost to repair the leak situation. When the service department later called, I was told that the repairs would require replacing the rack and pinion unit and connecting hoses, etc. I asked about the cost, and was told the cost would be in excess of $1100! …”
NHTSA complaint #10567822, filed 2014-03, 11,900 miles“My 2009 Challenger has stalled twice when making a right-hand turn. 4/11/11 - I was driving between 30-35 MPH. I started braking so I could turn right into my office parking lot. As I started to turn right, the engine just turned off - there were no idiot lights on the dash. I restarted the car, but I could not get it to move - drive would not work - reverse would not work - still no idiot lights on the dash. I turned the car off and restarted it again - and was able to drive the car. 7/27/11 - same right-hand turn - I was driving between 30-35 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467817, filed 2012-07, 16,630 miles“Engine quit with no warning. Steering and brakes compromised. Shifted into neutral while in traffic.has been occurring more and more frequently. Dealer reports cannot replicate. Sounds just like the recalled GM's.”
NHTSA complaint #10650890, filed 2014-10, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10033284Aug 29, 2009Chrysler: steering wheel returnability. After completing a turn the customer may experience a steering wheel that does not return to center on its own. This bulletin involves…
- 10030935Jul 10, 2009Dodge: steering gear honk, hiss or groan during low speed parking lot maneuvers.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 | 6 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 13% |
| 2013 | 15 | 8% |
| 2012 | 19 | 8% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 33 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Challenger
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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