2009 Dodge Charger Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Dodge Charger, 4% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 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.
“I was taking a left hand turn at aprox 15 MPH an oncoming car changed lanes from a turn only lane and sped up through the intersection ( police estimated her speed at 35-45 MPH ) she t boned into my passenger side. My car is being totaled. I have side impact airbags and headliner airbags. None deployed. My structure is twisted and bent facing the back of my car. My frame, my suspension is mangled.”
NHTSA complaint #10586502, filed 2014-05, 46,000 miles“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“Rear chassis bolts on front main subframe where it joins to the main chassis (entire front suspension mounts to this subframe) failed from what appears to be internal corrosion. Bolt failure LED to 2 drop of the rear of the sub-frame. Inside of washers had corrosion, outside edges did not. Steering was diminished, binding and sluggish.”
NHTSA complaint #10457621, filed 2012-05, 65,000 miles“. Sporadic problem with the car developing a violent shake when traveling between 50-70mph. Problem has only been detected sporadically when going up/down inclines on interstate. Car loses momentum when problem occurs requiring me to completely let off gas and drop car into neutral to regain momentum. Cannot recreate problem at will, only occurs sporadically. . Problem has occurred over 20 times since mid december 2009 . Car has been taken on 7 separate occasions to local Dodge dealership where purchased (bob frensley chrsyler/Dodge). …”
NHTSA complaint #10313491, filed 2010-02, 14,000 miles“After taking care of this car I've notice that the manufacture has failed me. I began to think I was the only one that this has occurred to. And after further review it seems to me that most all chargers are having the same issue. Which I think that Dodge should be held accountable for replacing the engine in the vehicle. If anyone is like myself you hate to give up such a beauty. But at this time I'm almost heartbroken to say it must be done. I feel whoever is responsible for making this engine should consider replacing not the same model in the vehicle but give a better brand. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352014, filed 2020-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Charger
45 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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