2009 Dodge Challenger engine problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Dodge Challenger — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I took my car to the dealer for recalls they didn’t fix anything they left my car out in the rain the hood up and Choppa had my car for a whole month did any nothing they were very courteous no customer assistance nothing”
filed Jul 11, 2021
“Vehicle stalls randomly while coming to a stop. Oil light illuminates car losses all power steering and breaking. This happens while driving straight or turning as well. Primarily while turning. This has happened to me on a city intersection and in my residential neighborhood. I am scared that I am…”
filed Jun 5, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010 RevB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2021Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter wear (roller failure) on one or more cam…
S1709000010 Rev. · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2021
Engine problems in other Challenger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Challenger | 4 | 10% |
| 2021 Challenger | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 Challenger | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 Challenger | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 Challenger | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 Challenger | 5 | 10% |
| 2016 Challenger | 12 | 15% |
| 2015 Challenger | 26 | 21% |
| 2014 Challenger | 36 | 25% |
| 2013 Challenger | 27 | 15% |
| 2012 Challenger | 25 | 10% |
| 2011 Challenger | 23 | 12% |
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.