2009 Dodge Charger Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Dodge Charger, 3% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“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“The computer in the transmission is making my car jerk from 1st gear to 2nd gear. I have a lifetime power tran warranty yet they say that there is no fix for my car, basically I have to either drive it like it is or buy another one and I do not think that is fair for a loyal customer like myself. Every time I call, they manage to loose my lifetime warranty, this last time the customer service person told me I didn't get my transmission serviced for the 10 year mark, I told them I did in march when Dodge said it was due - he now tells me that I got it done too early to make my warranty valid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286560, filed 2019-12, 140,000 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“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that when she attempted to change the gears, the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10604255, filed 2014-06, 88,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V583000Nov 6, 2008Chrysler is recalling 20,283 my 2006-2009 charger and magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The gearshift cable…Covers: Dodge Charger 2006–2009, Magnum 2006–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 35% |
| 2022 | 3 | 19% |
| 2021 | 5 | 14% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 8% |
| 2017 | 17 | 13% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 32 | 24% |
| 2014 | 60 | 17% |
| 2013 | 48 | 13% |
| 2012 | 65 | 10% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 5% |
| 2007 | 220 | 40% |
| 2006 | 218 | 17% |
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 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBrakes
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology