Four problems related to steering column have 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 have been chasing a abs/eps light issue since the dealership did an airbag recall. Replaced all wheel sensors, rotors, brake pads, calipers and finally returned to the dealership for them to replace the angle sensor. 5 minutes after leaving the light came back on. Returned and they said the steering column measured 37mm instead of 34mm. This item has never been replaced or damaged and without replacing this item then I'm being told this sensor will continue to be an issue. This vehicle is not my daily driver because I have been concerned on safety issues. Now I know it was a manufacture issue. Chrysler refuses to help me because they stated the dealer has not determined this to be a manufacturer defect. In 2010 and 2012 this issues has come up in the media and the manufacturer was placed on notice but failed to recall because not enough cases were located.
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Charger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a right turn, a popping noise was present coming from the steering column before the air bag and traction control warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel suddenly could not be turned in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that clock wheel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The column shifter disengaged while I was driving. Luckily it happened while I was parking because I had both my children in the car with me at the moment.
Driving car when using blinkers the steering would lock up when you gave it quick jerk it would snap and be ok to drive took it to shop they tell me I need new steering column . That mine is too long for the car tech measured 34. 5 max is 34+/-. 7. Then tells me the housing was broke and clock spring was loose they put a new clock spring in and told me I still need two more parts scm and sas . This was at a Dodge dealership. Quoted me 2850. 00 for new steering column don't think so. Just for the clock spring put in cost 530. 93.