2009 Dodge Charger Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Dodge Charger, 3% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“The win module has trouble communicating with the key fob and the vehicle shuts off while driving. Loose all power to dash. Happened to me on the highway and on the street while driving. Almost had an accident. Win module stops working all together”
NHTSA complaint #11141412, filed 2018-10, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. While parked, the electronic throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the warning light would illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10443201, filed 2012-01, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the check engine and the electronic throttle control warning lights illuminated while driving approximately 30 MPH. The rpms increased excessively and the vehicle began to lose power abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10448165, filed 2012-02, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that the throttle warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle became hesitant. The vehicle was powered off and restarted, as it resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where they stated that the electronic throttle control needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10489355, filed 2012-12, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated the electronic throttle control light illuminated intermittently and caused the vehicle to stall. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and a diagnostic test was performed. A failure code indicated that the failure was do to the cooling system, but the mechanic did not replace any parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10446222, filed 2012-02, 65,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 9% |
| 2014 | 23 | 7% |
| 2013 | 24 | 7% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 14 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 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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