1. Dodge Charger
  2. Problems
  3. 2009
  4. Suspension

2009 Dodge Charger Suspension Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 16, 2016 · 131,285 miles

    Body · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle veered from side to side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front end frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,285.

    ODI 10907611

  • April 28, 2014 · 46,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Suspension · Wheels

    I was taking a left hand turn at aprox 15 mph an oncoming car changed lanes from a turn only lane and sped up through the intersection ( police estimated her speed at 35-45 mph ) she t boned into my passenger side. My car is being totaled. I have side impact airbags and headliner airbags. None deployed. My structure is twisted and bent facing the back of my car. My frame, my suspension is mangled. *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10586502

  • October 3, 2011 · 65,000 miles

    Suspension

    Rear chassis bolts on front main subframe where it joins to the main chassis (entire front suspension mounts to this subframe) failed from what appears to be internal corrosion. Bolt failure led to 2" drop of the rear of the sub-frame. Inside of washers had corrosion, outside edges did not. Steering was diminished, binding and sluggish. *tr

    ODI 10457621

  • October 8, 2010 · 39,000 miles

    Suspension

    Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. While driving approximately 80 mph the vehicle began to violently wobble back and forth. The contact also stated the vehicle performed as if it wanted to lift off of the ground. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven at 80 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…

    ODI 10384344

  • February 23, 2010 · 14,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Suspension · Tires

    . "sporadic" problem with the car developing a violent shake when traveling between 50-70mph. Problem has only been detected sporadically when going up/down inclines on interstate. Car loses momentum when problem occurs requiring me to completely let off gas and drop car into neutral to regain momentum. Cannot recreate problem at will, only occurs sporadically. . Problem has occurred over 20 times since mid december…

    ODI 10313491