One problem related to radiator hose 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.
While driving home (city streets - 30-40 mph), I noticed that the temperature gauge in my '09 Charger rt began to climb. I had to stop a few blocks from home to let it cool down. A couple of hours later I added coolant & drove the last 0. 3 miles. At first I thought a radiator hose had failed, but I found that the plastic blades on one of the twin electric cooling fans came apart & destroyed the radiator. A web search showed that Chrysler issued "customer satisfaction notification l08 - engine cooling fans " in 2011 for the 2006-08 model years describing the exact problem I experienced. I called Chrysler & opened case # 59502947. After a few days of phone calls I was told that my car wasn't part of that recall & fca would not assist with repairs or even supply the parts. A local Dodge dealer stated that the replacement fan kit (cbhzl080aa - cooling fan package) cost dealers about $10, but was not for sale to customers; I had to by two fans individually for a total of about $70. In addition, I had to buy a radiator, thermostat, hoses, clamps, and a radiator cap which added up to hundreds of dollars. I spent the weekend gathering pats & then repairing the vehicle.