Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 2009 Dodge Challenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Dodge Challenger based on all problems reported for the 2009 Challenger.
While driving home from work coming to the turn and slowing down the car literally just died while oncoming traffic was coming down the road. All lights came on and car was dead. Put in park and restarted with no cel. Dealership has no idea why its doing this.
Issue # 1) I have an automatic transmission 2009 Dodge Challenger rt. So I was driving under normal conditions accelerating normally and the engine coughs. . . Strange. Then it does it again, a very sudden cough like it is struggling for air, the vehicle almost shudders too. Engine code pops up. Head to auto zone and have it checked - p0730 gear ratio incorrect. This has happen a few time within the past few weeks . To car to the dealership- they saw the same code . Because the car was driving normal again they did nothing . Planning to take it back in so they can pull the trans. Issue # 2) today 8/11/10 - I was driving on the express way with an over a 1/2 tank of gas, doing about 60 to 70 mph. About 30 min into my drive, suddenly all my dashboard light/symbols pop on and my car lost all power. To avoid get rear ended I had to pull over on the side of the road.
2009 Dodge Challenger r/t loses power while under load such as going up hills or passing; and the rpm pulsates. This condition appears to occur more in hot weather. Upon deceleration, transmission shifts so roughly that vehicle lost traction in slippery road conditions, and nearly resulted in a crash. These appear to be two separate conditions that make the vehicle extremely unsafe.