2009 Dodge Challenger engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 39 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Challenger, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
The vehicle caught on fire while driving. The fire started in the right front side of the engine compartment and quickly consumed the vehicle completely. The vehicle was not presenting any problems before the incident and no warning lights came on. The vehicle stalled and caught on fire. It was extremely difficult to come out of the vehicle. The estimated travel time before the accident was approximately 45 minutes.
Sudden engine stall at stop sign, at idle and also while on highway at speed. Oil light comes on intermittent no codes , oil level checked , gas was good . Many on every challenger forums are having this issue "stalling" , even brand new cars right off the lot. Dodge rejects there's an issue, from dealers to the top. Please help! We don't trust our cars!
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Challenger
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints