Electronic stability controlPart report

2009 Dodge Charger Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 1%of 174 total for the year
Median mileage: 158,900miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Dodge Charger, 1% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,900 miles.

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.

“While driving on a highway I heard a rattle in the engine, then it heard something break off, my brakes became hard I was having trouble stopping. After I couldn't accelerate and the car turned off. While trying to restart my car I could only hear a click then the engine started to smoke. I had recently experienced a harsh gear shift while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11013772, filed 2017-08, 158,900 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2018	2	2%
2017	4	3%
2016	3	2%
2015	6	4%
2014	13	4%
2013	18	5%
2012	35	5%
2011	39	6%
2010	4	2%
2009	1	1%
2008	14	2%
2007	7	1%
2006	16	1%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Charger

Air bags
45 complaints Electrical system
45 complaints Engine
32 complaints Steering
18 complaints Tires
18 complaints Wheels
12 complaints Engine cooling
10 complaints Other or unknown
8 complaints Suspension
7 complaints Brakes
6 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints Vehicle speed control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Charger

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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