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2009 Dodge Challenger Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 16% of all 133 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest electrical complaint count among 16 Challenger model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 50,550 miles.

Electrical System complaints
21
16% of 133
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
50,550 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Challenger electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 20, 2009, latest Jul 25, 2023.

2009 Dodge Challenger electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2009Jan 2012Dec 2014Dec 2015Sep 2016Feb 2020Apr 2023
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Jul 2023; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2009 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20084 (40%)
  2. 200921 (16%)
  3. 201068 (23%)
  4. 2011103 (53%)
  5. 2012139 (55%)
  6. 2013106 (59%)
  7. 201465 (44%)
  8. 201531 (25%)
  9. 201618 (23%)
  10. 201716 (33%)
  11. 201831 (41%)
  12. 201919 (32%)
  13. 20208 (40%)
  14. 20214 (21%)
  15. 20221 (11%)
  16. 20236 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,550 miles.
Which Dodge Challenger year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2012 Dodge Challenger has the most electrical complaints (139), compared with 21 for the 2009.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2009 Dodge Challenger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Challenger is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.