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2009 Dodge Challenger consumer reviews

$22,220 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 Challenger Dodge
(69 reviews)
97% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.7
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R/T Classic in B5 Blue

I have an '09 R/T Classic in the B5 blue with the 5.7 hemi. The car is very comfortable, quiet and roomy. The performance is great and highway economy is as high as 26 mpg with an automatic. The car handles great for its size, but it is considerably larger & heavier than competitors. I get compliments from people of all ages. Some younger fans were hanging out the windows to yell their appreciation of it's style. Cons are rear vision issues and rear seat entry, but the rear seat is very comfortable for extended rides.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Always gets looks

This is the most fun ownership experience I've had since buying my 300C! Even the younger set looks twice, and they wern't around when the originals came out. The R/T is a great balance between performance and affordability. Interior is comfortable, but the black leather gets hot in the summer sun. Decent gas mileage, but that isn't the reason you buy a vehicle like this. Looked at the competition, The Mopar came out on top with styling, performance, best bang for the buck and quality. Buy one, you won't regret it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Head Turner

Every time i drive my car people come up to me asking about the car or they say nice car. The exterior styling is unmatched to me. the interior is nice great leather seats, back seat is a little cramped. and of course the hemi is great!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2009 Challenger

Overall this car is very fun to drive. It is very comfortable but the view to the sides and rear are not the best because of the small windows.Expect mileage to be lower than the EPA estimates as it it hard to stay off the accellerator.Handles like a go cart. Fun fun fun!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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First New Car

We have never bought a "NEW" car, until now. We saw an article about the Dodge Challenger in 2008 and loved it. Then just a couple of months ago we saw a 2009 Challenger in a near by town and LOVED it. It is Stone White and looks just like the car in Vanishing Point, a 1970's movie. Other people say the same thing about our car. It is a fantastic car. It has a sunroof and has the 3.5 HO motor. Which made it affordable for us. I love this car, it handles great, is good on gas, would buy the car again today. I love everything about this car. There are only two in our town so ours gets a lot of attention.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Hemi Orange is awesome

Love the car. I have mine garaged in bad weather. Neighbors love to go for rides. Kids love it aswell

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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even the young hip set love it

I recently purchased a 2010 SRT8 w/ manual transmission. I can't stop anywhere without someone asking a question and/or providing a compliment, from middle aged to young kids. The fit/finish and materials are first rate. It's FUN to drive and sounds great. Can't think of anything bad to say about it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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ITS GOT TO HAVE A HEMI !!!!!!!!!

I had a Challenger in 1971 and had always wanted another. I have had other makes of American cars till now and this new Challenger is the best car I have ever had. It is very fun to drive and rides like a dream. It is like having my old Challenger back but with a Mercedes feel and suspension. I will only trade this one off if its for the Challenger SRT8.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE MY CHALLENGER

All of my company vehicles are Dodge's and I had no intention of buying a new challenger but when I saw it in person, I was in love. It is the best decision I have made in a long time. I make so many new friends wherever I go with the car. It is a "MAN MAGNET"

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Get them while they are hot

Very substantial ride, not "flimsy" or "cheap" feeling like my 99 Z28 Camaro (which I absolutly loved and had to trade in for the cliche minivan). I bought the 6spd which comes in a pkg that includes the 3.92 rear-end and it simple pulls like nothing else. Honestly I haven't had it long enough to find a con, it is a big car, very big. I backed into a space and it took we 2 times because I couldn't tell where the back of the car was and was sticking out to much

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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