These are standard specifications for the 2009 Dodge Challenger, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic , 6 Manual
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2014 |
| Price : | MSRP: $21,820-39,820 Invoice: $20,420-37,050 |
| Weight : | 3819 lbs | 1732.269 kg |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.350 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 250 HP (184 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.9:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6800 RPM |
| Intake manifold : | 3-Plenum Intake Manifold with Short Runner Valves |
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 376 HP (276.736 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 401 Ft-Lbs (544 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 101 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 5800 RPM |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6100 cc | 372.2 cu in. | 6.1 L. |
| Power : | 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6400 RPM |
5 Automatic , 6 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.69 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2009 Dodge Challenger 2-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070919 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V444000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger vehicles manufactured September 19, 2007, to October 29, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R37. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20071001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V352000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone A' above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or 'Zone B.' Lastly, unless included in 'Zone A' or 'Zone B' above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY. |
| Consequence | These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20071023 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V458000 |
| Summary | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 'KEYLESS GO' OPTION. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PREVENTION.' IF THE STOP/START BUTTON IS PRESSED AND HELD AND THE ENGINE TURNS OFF, THE ELECTRONIC KEY CODE IS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. SINCE THIS CAN OCCUR IN A TRANSMISSION OR GEAR SELECTOR POSITION OTHER THAN 'PARK,' AND THE TRANSMISSION OR GEAR SELECTOR DOES NOT BECOME LOCKED IN 'PARK' AS A DIRECT RESULT OF KEY REMOVAL, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A NONCOMPLIANCE MAY EXIST. |
| Consequence | THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES VEHICLE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS INTENDED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THEFT AND ACCIDENTAL ROLLAWAY OF MOTOR VEHICLES. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE SO THE ENGINE CAN ONLY BE TURNED OFF WHEN THE TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE 'PARK' POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes | CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H29.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080505 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V824000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf |
| Consequence | If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on 'Product Safety Recall' for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080505 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V021000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands or 'Zone A.' Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or 'Zone B.' Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080903 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V642000 |
| Summary | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 175 MY 2009 DODGE CHARGER, CHALLENGER, AND CHRYSLER 300 VEHICLES. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) SENSORS MAY NOT TRANSMIT THE ACTUAL TIRE PRESSURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING AWARE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE. |
| Consequence | OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE DAMAGE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TPM SENSORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes | CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H41.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
2009 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $39,423 |
| Avg. Home : | $232,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.73 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
2009 Dodge Challenger FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2009 Dodge Challenger?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a length of 197.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a width of 75.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have?A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has 39.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have?A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has legroom of 42.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger was a Coupe.Q: How much did the 2009 Dodge Challenger cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger had an MSRP of $21,820 - $$39,820 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2009 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3800 RPM V 8Vee-Type (5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 376 HP (276.736 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 401 Ft-Lbs (544 NM) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (6100 cc | 372.2 cu in. | 6.1 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2009 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic, 6 speed Manual.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a length of 197.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has a width of 75.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have?A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has 39.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Dodge Challenger have?A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger has legroom of 42.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Dodge Challenger? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger was a Coupe.Q: How much did the 2009 Dodge Challenger cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger had an MSRP of $21,820 - $$39,820 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2009 Dodge Challenger have? A: The 2009 Dodge Challenger had the following engine options: V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 3800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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