2009 Dodge Challenger electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Dodge Challenger — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am currently waiting for a new Instrument Cluster, which is the cause of all of my problems, and which is why I failed the emissions test.”
filed Jul 25, 2023
“Had a message pop up on my radio that the wireless module is bad...cannot unlock, lock, open the trunk or remote start the car with the key fob.”
filed Jan 2, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 5 | 12% |
| 2021 Challenger | 4 | 21% |
| 2020 Challenger | 7 | 35% |
| 2019 Challenger | 17 | 29% |
| 2018 Challenger | 28 | 37% |
| 2017 Challenger | 16 | 33% |
| 2016 Challenger | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% |
| 2014 Challenger | 62 | 42% |
| 2013 Challenger | 104 | 58% |
| 2012 Challenger | 138 | 55% |
| 2011 Challenger | 103 | 53% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Dodge Challenger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.