2008 Dodge Charger vs 2009 Dodge Charger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Dodge Charger | 2009 Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 609 | 174 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 31 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 15–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 93,000 mi | 71,251 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Charger | Dodge Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 391 | 45 |
| Air Bags | 124 | 45 |
| Engine | 89 | 32 |
| Steering | 30 | 18 |
| Power Train | 33 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 10 |
| Tires | 3 | 18 |
| Suspension | 13 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 112 | 17 |
| Won’t start | 62 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
2008 Dodge Charger
2009 Dodge Charger
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.