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2009 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 35% of all 133 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 16 Challenger model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 31,673 miles.

Engine complaints
46
35% of 133
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
31,673 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Challenger engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 9, 2009, latest Apr 2, 2023.

2009 Dodge Challenger engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2009Jun 2011Feb 2012Dec 2013Oct 2014Jun 2016Jul 2018Jul 2021
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Apr 2023; peak Jul 2012 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Challenger model year

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

  1. 20084 (40%)
  2. 200946 (35%)
  3. 2010112 (37%)
  4. 201127 (14%)
  5. 201231 (12%)
  6. 201334 (19%)
  7. 201441 (28%)
  8. 201530 (24%)
  9. 201614 (18%)
  10. 20179 (18%)
  11. 20187 (9%)
  12. 201910 (17%)
  13. 20206 (30%)
  14. 20214 (21%)
  15. 20221 (11%)
  16. 20236 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have engine problems?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 35% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 31,673 miles.
Which Dodge Challenger year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Dodge Challenger has the most engine complaints (112), compared with 46 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Dodge Challenger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Challenger is classified under engine. 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.