Skip to main content

2009 Dodge Charger consumer reviews

$24,835–$29,155 MSRP range
side view of 2009 Charger Dodge
(37 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 3.8
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.0
Explore the 2009 Dodge Charger

I bought my Charger R/T new in 2009.

I bought my Charger R/T new in 2009. It has 180,000 miles now. It runs and looks like new. The Mercedes valve body did fail, but the lifetime power train warranty fixed it. Even the leather seats look new.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Worst car I have ever owned!

I have had nothing but problem after problem since purchasing this car. I have poured more money into this vehicle than urs actually with. From electrical problems to tie rod ends breaking while driving to breaks locking up. Will never own another Dodge of any type.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
13 people out of 30 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

2009 DODGE CHARGER R/T 5.7L Hemi

If you want a fast car under $10,000 this is the perfect one. HWY Miles. Gets about 24 miles per gallon , and 16 miles per gallon in town.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
14 people out of 15 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Has lots of issues

I used to own a 2009 dodge charger SE and bought it brand new. Loved everything about it from day one. I only used it for pleasure and kept it in great condition and always got it serviced by the dealership for I loved my charger. But as time went by i started to find faults in it which reflected the poor craftsmanship of this particular model. First came the driver side seat. For some odd reason, they designed the side of the seat in such a way that when you sit in it, the weight of side is totally rests on the side plastic cover which under pressure breaks from it's screws. Hence the side totally collapses. This is a genuine fault which the dealership confessed but I had to pay out of my pocket for repairs because there was no recall on it. Had it repaired twice. Then as I'm driving home from work via freeway, the coolant valve exploded and I got stranded. Luckily I pulled over before the engine blew. Towed it to the dealership and again they confessed to having this issues on this particular model but no recall yet. So I had to pay for repairs again. How come dodge knows about this problems but yet shys away from the fact. I guess no one has died yet or sued dodge to get a recall. Mind you the miles were only 56245 when all these problems started. Couple months later the transmissions started to slip and I just had it. This model only took my money so I got rid of it. Even the interior is poorly crafted. Like they finished it quickly for sales purposes. Well now I'm a Honda owner and never will a buy a dodge again. I like to keep My hard earned money where it belongs. In my pocket and not in dodge dealers. Miss my 2009 charger for it was my dream car until it became a nightmare.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
12 people out of 14 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Low miles engine issues

I purchased a 2009 charger police service unit assigned to the bailiff of the court. The vehicle was only used to transport criminals from court to the jail. With only 37k miles and 5100 hours of service it seemed a great buy. Also having the super duty oil pump and oil cooler I figured the motor was ok, but I am having cam & lifter failure. Scouring the internet I've noticed so many identical issues. Why is Chrysler shielding their eyes from the obvious "weak motor materials" used to assemble this car they built. Rollers on lifters seize grinding off cam lobe. Not a lubrication problem, but they would prefer to blame it on you for not changing oil and caring for your motor.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
1 person out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

She may be pretty but shes a nightmare

We bought in 2018 have had for 1 year . the check engine light came on a few days after buying. We took to the dodge dealership they wanted us to pay over $1000 to fix some type of fuse. They claim this is one of the most expensive vechicles to fix . we did not have that type of money so we took her to another place to see if it would be cheaper. They told us not to worry about the fuse its just something dodge uses to make money. That the vechicle would be fine. A few months later she starts shaking when driving and we cant go over 40mph We take her in and pay around $400 total for it to get fixed. The engine light is still on but at least we can go over 40. Its at 215,000 and I honestly dont think she will last much longer. She really is a beauty but its been a struggle this entire year with her . I dont recommend it unless maybe it has very low mileage and you only want it for a few years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

At least this time a car lasted a year

This car have alot of recalls and i dont see hiw its on the list. My trac button will not go off. So imagine I cant drive in rain snow nothing its parked. My tire presure light is stuck on. And now this dam engine ticking and crazy how you cant check the transmission fluid. I wanted this car for years finally got one and do not like it at all.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
0 people out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Excellent daily driver.

This car meets my needs. Stylish, comfortable, reliable, sporty. This model of the charger is much more stylish than the later models in my opinion.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Most reliable!!

Met all my needs and reliable. Best car I have owned and never had any issues. Not expensive to insure and registration is great. Gas mileage isn?t the greatest but the car is super cool!!

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

I love it

The cars awesome definitely something that has made life easier and enjoyable. Great for teenagers and also a family 10/10 from me and I would recommend for all

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No