2009 Dodge Challenger - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2009 Dodge Challenger

166 problems have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Challenger. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2009 Dodge Challenger. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 41 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (39 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2009 Dodge Challenger

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Air Bag	41
Engine And Engine Cooling	39
Power Train	24
Electrical System	20
Steering	8
Vehicle Speed Control	8
Service Brakes	7
Gasoline Fuel System	4
Other Fuel System	4
Structure	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Visibility	2
Equipment	2
Suspension	1
Wheel	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Dodge Challenger in the United States are 30,447 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Dodge Challenger owners in the last 17 years is 166, and the age of the vehicle is 17, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 166 / 30,447 / 17 * 1000 = 0.32.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Dodge Challenger model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Dodge Challenger in 2009.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2026	1
2025	0
2024	0
2023	4
2022	3
2021	6
2020	8
2019	6
2018	4
2017	5
2016	29
2015	26
2014	10
2013	12
2012	5
2011	23
2010	8
2009	16

📊 Compare the 2009 Dodge Challenger with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Challenger, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Dodge Challenger with the Dodge Challenger from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Challenger is 166 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the Dodge Challenger is 146.

Table 3. Compare the 2009 Dodge Challenger with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2023 Challenger	52
2022 Challenger	11
2021 Challenger	29
2020 Challenger	32
2019 Challenger	93
2018 Challenger	112
2017 Challenger	72
2016 Challenger	110
2015 Challenger	181
2014 Challenger	209
2013 Challenger	247
2012 Challenger	332
2011 Challenger	258
2010 Challenger	422
2009 Challenger	166
2008 Challenger	16

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