One problem related to engine belts and pulleys has been reported for the 2009 Dodge Charger. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Dodge Charger based on all problems reported for the 2009 Charger.
I purchased this vehicle used in September 2010. The vehicle had a clean car fax report when I bought the vehicle. I drove the vehicle to work on Saturday and back home Saturday evening and parked the car in the driveway. When I went to start the car on Monday to take my kids to school the car did not start. I had the car towed to an independent mechanic assuming it must have been the starter. To my dismay the mechanic told me I needed a complete valve job for $2,000. 00 he told me to take the car to the dealer to see if the car was under warranty for engine failure cause it is no way a 2009 should need a this type of work this soon. He charged me $84. 00 for his inspection fee and diagnosis. I had the car towed to Jeep /Chrysler Dodge dealership in ontario California where they told me the same diagnosis except it would cost any where from $2,000. 00- $4500. 00 for the repair. The dealer charged a fee of $384. 00 just to come up with the exact same diagnosis the independent mechanic previously told me for a fee of $84. 00. I have contacted chryslers coporate office 12/07/2011 and expect a call back within 24 hours. To add insult to injury I had the dealer attempt to include the repair of a timing belt and tensioner for $400 that I did not even need. Fortunately I had inspected the belt myself and was told by the independent mechanic that the belt and tensioner are in perfect working order. I addressed this with the service advisor and he told me I might as well get it done because it is due at 100k miles. I am disgusted that the dealer would try to take advantage of a customer in need of help. This unethical attempt to get more money from me made me question what other fraudulent repairs are on my estimate. I believe Dodge should stand by their product and do the right thing. I am prepared to go to the media if Chrysler does not do the right thing.