2009 Dodge Charger Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 26%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Dodge Charger, 26% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Prior to my mishap I had no signs of malfunction I was driving early one morning in my car just shut off and will not restart come to find out there's a recall on my tipm but the recall was only for a certain timeframe and my car was manufactured literally few months after the recall dates ended no I have a really problem under the fuse box and I feel it's not fair that the recall was only for a certain time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320048, filed 2020-04, 124,803 miles“The keyfob will not crank the car. It is detected in the ignition but will intermittently not crank the car. This, in turn, making me late for work. I am a nurse and a single mother and can not afford to risk my job nor can I afford the $300 it is was quoted to replace a key that may not even work.”
NHTSA complaint #11002659, filed 2017-07, 138,000 miles“I came out of the store and turned the key fob to start the ignition, the car started and then shut itself off, arming the anti-theft system and locking me out of all functions of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11306278, filed 2020-01, 40,000 miles“I towed to hollywood chrysler jeep for car repair. They said they would fix take care of everything. 3/5/16 received a phone call from them at about 2:00 and was told that they had fixed the car and only had to replace the wire harness. I arrived at there between 3:30-4:00 on 03/05/2016. I paid they then gave me a business card for l.a. Towing told me I would probably need a tow soon. The steering wheel was upside down when I received the car back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852881, filed 2016-04, 140,000 miles“My electronic control throttle light continues to come on. I have read forums of this being an issue in Dodge and chrysler cars from 2000 to 2011 models. I think at this point there needs to be a recall on the defect on all these cars. I am sick to my stomach on the costs to fix this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10508855, filed 2013-04, 66,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10136468Nov 29, 2012Drivers And/Or Passenger Front Power Door Locks And Windows Inoperative U0200 Lost Communication With Passengers Door Module U0199 Lost Communication With Drivers Door Module…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 38% |
| 2022 | 4 | 25% |
| 2021 | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 | 7 | 12% |
| 2019 | 22 | 18% |
| 2018 | 45 | 37% |
| 2017 | 48 | 38% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 22 | 16% |
| 2014 | 109 | 32% |
| 2013 | 167 | 46% |
| 2012 | 359 | 55% |
| 2011 | 395 | 57% |
| 2010 | 74 | 32% |
| 2009 | 45 | 26% |
| 2008 | 391 | 64% |
| 2007 | 50 | 9% |
| 2006 | 145 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Charger
45 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Charger
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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