2009 Dodge Charger Wheels Problems
3 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Wheels Recalls (1)
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT A FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE NUT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF FOUND WITHOUT A SPINDLE NUT IT WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.
Owner Complaints (3)
TPMS TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. DRIVING 60MPH. 50F. HIGHWAY. TPMS LIGHT CAME ON AFTER I HEARD A "POP". TIRE COMPLETELY DEFLATED WITHIN 1/4 MILE. TIRE SHOP REPORTED TPMS FAILURE, AND COULD REPLACE IT FOR APPROXIMATELY $75.00. SIMPLE MATH? $300.00 FOR FOUR TIRES. THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A "SAFETY FEATURE" ON THE CAR, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE THE TPMS IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN A STANDARD TIRE STEM.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR PROBLEMS: 7/6/2012 - RIGHT FRONT TPS CRACKED AND LEAKING AIR REPLACED. (MILEAGE 33,166) SAFFORD DODGE, FREDERICKSBURG, VA. (THEY DID NOT RESET) 7/7/2012 - TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON - REPLACED LEFT FRONT TPS. (MILEAGE 33,700) FAIR OAKS DODGE, CHANTILLY, VA 5/12/2016 - LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CRACKED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. ONLY A DODGE DEALER CAN REPLACE THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR. IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT TIRE OR ANYTHING ELSE, IT CANNOT BE SERVICED AND REPAIRED BUT BY A DEALER. THIS IS AN IMPOSSIBLE SITUATION WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE HEADQUARTERS IN MICHIGAN ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE IS 'NO RECALL' ON THE ITEM AND NO WARRANTY SO NOTHING WILL BE DONE. I HAVE OWNED VEHICLES FOR OVER 50 YEARS AND THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED ON. THE FACT THAT THIS IS NOW THE THIRD TIME THE TPS HAS TO BE REPLACED CERTAINLY MAKES ME QUESTION WHY? I REALIZE THAT I AM IN DEEP TROUBLE IF I HAVE A FLAT AND ALSO I CANNOT EVEN HAVE MY TIRES ROTATED BECAUSE OF THIS. IT IS OVER $200 EVERY TIME YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPLACED. WHAT A RIPOFF. AGAIN, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I FEEL DODGE IS NEGLIGENT.
WHILE TRAVELING ON RT 95 IN CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS AT 55MPH IN 2009 DODGE CHARGER, WITH WIFE AND CHILD ABOARD VEHICLE THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, A TIRE LESS THAN 9 MONTHS OLD AND LESS THAN 8,000 MILES SUFFERED A FLAT. UPON RETURNING TO SERVICE PROVIDER, WAS INFORMED THAT THE ORIGINAL FAILURE WAS NOT IN THE TIRE, AS IT WAS LEAKING AIR THROUGH THE TIRE SENSOR. UPON FURTHER INQUIRY, WAS FURTHER INFORMED THAT THE 2009 MODEL DODGE CHARGER'S TIRE SENSORS WERE FOUND TO BE LESS THAN ADEQUATE AND HAVE SENSE BEEN UPGRADED BY DODGE TO A MORE DURABLE MODEL. DODGE FAILURE TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS OF THIS INADEQUACY RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING UNKNOWINGLY DRIVEN IN UNSAFE CONDITION PUTTING OPERATOR AS WELL AS WIFE AND CHILD OPERATOR IN JEOPARDY. *TR