2009 Dodge Charger Steering Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
- power steering · 7 records
- needed replaced · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I was driving down a residential street coming back from the grocery store traveling between 25-30 miles per hour and had to make a left turn coming up, i put on my left turn signal to turn at an 4 way intersection and the switch was hard to push down, which never happened before. I proceeded in making my left turn and as i was turning i could hear something in the steering wheel popping constantly and the turn…
ODI 10943788
Air Bags · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a right turn, a popping noise was present coming from the steering column before the air bag and traction control warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel suddenly could not be turned in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that clock wheel needed to be…
ODI 10914408
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to manuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10884422
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
I towed to hollywood chrysler jeep for car repair. They said they would fix take care of everything. 3/5/16 received a phone call from them at about 2:00 and was told that they had fixed the car and only had to replace the wire harness. I arrived at there between 3:30-4:00 on 03/05/2016. I paid they then gave me a business card for l.a. Towing told me i would probably need a tow soon. The steering wheel was upside…
ODI 10852881
Steering
Power steering line blew out at the crimp. Lost all power steering. Damaged pump. Major safety issue while driving. Second line to go bad in 2 years.
ODI 10820028
Steering
The column shifter disengaged while i was driving. Luckily it happened while i was parking because i had both my children in the car with me at the moment.
ODI 10745390
Steering
Have a leak in the power steering line at the crip. *tr
ODI 10694459
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I have had another incident where the automobile has had another mechanical malfunction. I was slowing down to turn at a stop light. It died, right before i started my turn. This is now the fourth incident with the same issue. Thankfully i was not hurt this time. Though i am still suffering from the incident from december 8th. My daughter was with me again when this incident occurred. She said, "mom the light is…
ODI 10669873
Electrical System · Steering
Key stuck in ignition.....have to wait approx. 5 to 30 minutes after i stopped the vehicle and it is in park .....and then my dear $ 60000 car decides to release the key. *tr
ODI 10641519
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clicking as the steering wheel seized at a low speed. The contact stated that he had to put more effort into turning the steering wheel before the wheel unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the clock spring…
ODI 10493293
Air Bags · Steering
Driving car when using blinkers the steering would lock up when you gave it quick jerk it would snap and be ok to drive took it to shop they tell me i need new steering column .that mine is too long for the car tech measured 34.5 max is 34+/-.7. Then tells me the housing was broke and clock spring was loose they put a new clock spring in and told me i still need two more parts scm and sas .this was at a dodge…
ODI 10478484
Steering
I was pulling into a parking spot at work when it felt like i lost power steering. I was able to force the car to turn to avoid hitting another vehicle. However, because the parking lot was almost empty, i did try driving to see if it was actually loss of power steering. Every time i turned to the left, i heard a clicking noise, but it didn't feel like the power steering was gone anymore. Right after work i drove…
ODI 10458715
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. The contact stated that the tire pressure sensor repeatedly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to two different independent repair shops and the contact was informed that the light would stop illuminating if she continued to drive the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle was being examined for routine maintenance when she was informed…
ODI 10458734
Steering
When operating steering became difficult to control. Examination by a certified mechanic disclosed a leak in the power steering hose which was found on later year similar vehicle engine. Crimping was faulty. *tr
ODI 10449550
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. The contact stated she was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was under recall. The recall repair was performed by the dealer. Following repairs, the contact stated the steering wheel would exhibit an unusual grinding when turning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer three times in regards to the failure. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 10347021
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 dodge charger. While driving at a low speed of 15 mph and turning the steering wheel right or left there was a noise in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the brakes but the noise continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that they could not repair the vehicle because they could not hear the noise or duplicate the failure. The…
ODI 10368504