2009 Dodge Charger engine problems
The 2009 Dodge Charger has 42 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
42
Engine complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 DODGE CHARGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURIES. THE VEHICLES ENGINE BECAME ENGULFED IN…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2009 Dodge Charger have?
NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Charger engine — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.