2009 Dodge Charger Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 10%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Dodge Charger, 10% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have repaired the entire front suspension system, brake system, sway bar bushing, water pump, etc. Now the head gaskets blew... Are there any recalls or ways you can refund me?”
NHTSA complaint #11408359, filed 2021-04, 119,000 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“I have been chasing a ABS/eps light issue since the dealership did an airbag recall. Replaced all wheel sensors, rotors, brake pads, calipers and finally returned to the dealership for them to replace the angle sensor. 5 minutes after leaving the light came back on. Returned and they said the steering column measured 37mm instead of 34mm. This item has never been replaced or damaged and without replacing this item then I'm being told this sensor will continue to be an issue. This vehicle is not my daily driver because I have been concerned on safety issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11386429, filed 2021-01, 142,000 miles“I was driving down a residential street coming back from the grocery store traveling between 25-30 miles per hour and had to make a left turn coming up, I put on my left turn signal to turn at an 4 way intersection and the switch was hard to push down, which never happened before. I proceeded in making my left turn and as I was turning I could hear something in the steering wheel popping constantly and the turn signal stayed on and the esp light sounded and the orange esp icon light appeared on the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10943788, filed 2017-01, 107,000 miles“I have had another incident where the automobile has had another mechanical malfunction. I was slowing down to turn at a stop light. It died, right before I started my turn. This is now the fourth incident with the same issue. Thankfully I was not hurt this time. Though I am still suffering from the incident from december 8th. My daughter was with me again when this incident occurred. She said, mom the light is green . I said, I know, the car is dead . I would like to know what is being done, before someone gets killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10669873, filed 2015-01, 113,709 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 | 2 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 8% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 6% |
| 2016 | 17 | 9% |
| 2015 | 13 | 10% |
| 2014 | 62 | 18% |
| 2013 | 30 | 8% |
| 2012 | 53 | 8% |
| 2011 | 39 | 6% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 18 | 10% |
| 2008 | 30 | 5% |
| 2007 | 22 | 4% |
| 2006 | 89 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Charger
45 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsEngine
32 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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