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2009 DODGE CHALLENGER Safety Overview

The 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
  • Equipment
  • Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for DODGE CHALLENGER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2009 DODGE CHALLENGER 18V021000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenge...

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 18V021000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/9/2018
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER 17V824000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde ...

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 17V824000: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/21/2017
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER 16V352000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 truck...

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 16V352000: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/24/2016
2009 DODGE CHALLENGER 15V444000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufac...

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 15V444000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/10/2015

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.