2009 Dodge Challenger Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

40Air Bags complaints

30.3%Of all 132 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS40 · 30.3%

ENGINE26 · 19.7%

POWER TRAIN22 · 16.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 15.9%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8 · 6.1%

Share of the 132 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Dodge Challenger overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS BREATHING DIFFICULTIES, I SUSPECT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE AIR BLOWING OUT THE VEHICLES VENTILATION SYSTEM... I REGULARLY DEVELOP CHEST PAIN…”NHTSA complaint 11306836 — filed 02/03/2020

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10967871 — filed 03/22/2017

“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CHALLENGER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE…”NHTSA complaint 10949741 — filed 02/06/2017

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Dodge Challenger: 40 of 132 complaints on file (30.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have in total?

132 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.