2009 Dodge Challenger Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

13 -17 City / 19 -25 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

250 -425

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Gordon R

It is reliable and fun to drive

It drives like a dream and is a beauty inside and out. Powerful when need to feel speed no complaints over almost the last 10 years.

Ellen W

Challenger-muscle car/family car

I have not had any problems with my challenger except for 1 recall. I have two kids that sit comfortably in the back seat and we have plenty of trunk space. The car is beautiful and runs great! I love it

Maurice Andrews

My SRT8

So far so good, purchased used muscle car, excellently maintained, well engineered hotrod I hope it it exceeds my expectations, I like it! ?? ??

Joe P

She's brings speed to the street, so watch out when I'm driving.

I love the speed of the car because she can get up and go when I need her to. I also like the attention she brings with other drivers. She's a bit heavy so she takes a lot of gas.

Chris P

A great car inside and out

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T is a great and affordable sports car with a surprisingly comfortable and beautiful interior. Plenty of space inside the car and trunk, considering its a coupe. It can go on long leisurely drives or go high speeds with ease. A great car for a modest price.

Arie A

2009 Dodge Challenger 6.1

I love it. Reliable. Always make sure to keep up with maintenance. Tires. Etc. It's worth the investment if you love muscle cars with performance and style. Only issue that I've had was a small gas smell when I fill up. But a replacement of the vapor canister and it's gone away. I truly love my car.

Shawn N

It is a replica of a classic.

Like: power. Comfort. Reliability. Body shape. Sunroof. Dislike: length/hard to park. Plastic bumper/gender plastic clips fall out, cannot get them all back together.

Mark O

Great look. And smooth ride.

Nothing at all car is great and love the way it looks. Great sound. Great look and power. Love Dodge cars and the way they look.

Negative Owner Reviews

Desiree M

I do not like the fact that it is to hard to get in and out of when there are more than 2 people in the car.

It is not for more than 2 people. It is hard to see sometimes. There is no spare tire and the inflator does not work

Dodge Challenger Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

250 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

R/T

372 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats

SRT8

425 HP 15-16 MPG 5 Seats

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2009 Dodge Challenger Owner Reviews

4.38

21 Reviews

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Horace J on March 22, 2021

The classic American muscle car.

My car is a challenger srt8 the performance is great, no major issues. It is a classic muscle car that I purchased initially for nostalgic reasons. The car resembles the initial challenger from the 60s. Initially I had a minor brake problem that was quickly resolved by the dealership.

jamie S on December 7, 2020

Whether or not it's good in weather

To adjust the steering wheel is difficult to set in a locked position. The interior is extremely hot in the winter. The vehicle is expensive to fix due to everything being computerized. The CD player after 2 yrs of light use it has eaten a CD. The vehicle is not safe to drive in any snow and heavy rain. It does not handle well during those weather conditions. The battery being in the trunk is inconvenient s well. Gets great gas mileage also

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Ranks #6 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2009 Dodge Challenger has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Ranks #3 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #3 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Is The 2009 Dodge Challenger A Good Car?

Yes of course it’s a good vehicle why wouldn't it be one and it has a good amount of space and you'll be comfortable.

Tab H.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Dodge Challenger?

No it doesn't have any problems except for the usual problems a car has like need an oil change and it’s very reliable.

Josh F.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2009 dodge challenger srt8 oil type?

Answer: The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 uses SAE 5w-40 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 6 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of your engine lubricated and it also removes dirt, sludge, and other impurities...

2009 Dodge Challenger: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2009 Dodge Challenger oil type and capacity iS5w-20 and 6 quarts. Having high quality oil is important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. Bad oil can cause...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety