2009 Dodge Charger Consumer Reviews

Really shocked

Written by: Dave on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Waited a couple of months to write this review, have 5000 miles. Last car was a 2005 Magnum RT, put 185,000 on it. Had some problems, mostly with the dealer, Dependable Dodge, front end never stopped making noise. Finally took it to a local garage they fixed it. After that no real major problems. But still love foreign cars, drove the Maxima, did not like CVT, Acura TL, ugly front, nice inside, G8, did not like the seats, and a few more. But none could compare on price,power, and comfort of the Charger, plus life time warranty, and XM free 1 year. So far great, power is up so like that, and gas mileage is better than on the Magnum.

Favorite Features

Engine, XM, seats, highway ride, highway mileage 25, on regular gas. No rattles so far which for an American car in unheard of.

Suggested Improvements

Need to update inside, and out side design. I think that is coming next year, may look at that one too.

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Looks, Muscle and brains!!!

Written by: BEBE on 10/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

We have had this car for 5 months. We test drove the Camaro, Challenger and this Charger R/T Daytona. This car continues to win every time we drive it. Even the Fuel economy (while not great in town) is impressive overall. Averaged 25 MPG on a 1500 round trip to Colorado. And what a comfortable ride for this caliber sports car. It has a great balance between tight handling and comfort. The uconnect, dash and console, emboidered leather heated seats, lighted cup holders, car information center (and on and on) are all outstanding feartures that have made driving for me and my family an experience again. Oh yeah, and the insurance classifies this as a four door sedan...SUCKAs:)

Favorite Features

Kids like the sun/moon roof and power everything, my wife likes the heads turning everytime we drive it, I like the attention to detail and craftsmanship dodge put into this car. They got the power, engine sound, ride and handling dialed in perfectly. And the life time powertrain warranty duh!

Suggested Improvements

I could say mileage like most other posters but, you just don't buy a car like this if mileage is one of your top criteria. Other than that, I would not change a thing.

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Charger SXT fun to drive

Written by: Steve Hubbell on 10/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I dont have any real complaints except that the 3.5 liter HO V-6 loses power when the automatic 4 speed transmission shifts from 1st into second when the gear selector is in drive, accelerating from a stopped position. However you have to place the gear selector into 3rd to achieve the second gear power boost from a dead stop. The car is well designed and fun to drive. The 3.5 liter HO SOHC V-6 is plenty peppy and the chassis is very agile. My particular car is the 2009 SXT RWD 4SPD Auto. The fuel mileage is phenomenal when the gear selector is left in drive and you keep your foot out of the fuel injectors. The car is a joy to drive.

Favorite Features

The interior is well thought out and executed. The ergonomics and comfort factors were thoroughly designed with the taller of the human's considered. I am six foot tall and dont fit in most cars. The leather interior coupled with the power bucket seats make for a very comfortable cabin.

Suggested Improvements

I know that the second gear shift points are computer controlled for fule economy, but the shift points for second need to be tweaked a little for the acceleration enthusiast.

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2009 Charger RT RWD 5.7 L

Written by: MJ on 09/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Have only had the car two weeks. Traded my 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Intimidator Edition of five years on it and have not regretted it at all. There is no road noise and rides great. I test drove cars for two months including the Pontiac G8 GT and the new Chevrolet Camaro. The seats in the G8 had no padding and the Camaro had limited vision in spots. When I drove the Charger I knew this is it.

Favorite Features

Just about everything.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage could be improved but not a big issue.

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So far, a lot of fun

Written by: Aaron on 08/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Bought the 2009 R/T R package (Road and Track) - I think it is well worth the extra money - improved handling and the top line seats - only drawback they are (or at least at the time I bought) very hard to find. So far the car is great to drive - very comfortable on road trips - I can drive all day long. I also bought the upgraded sound system (Boston), best sounding factory installed system I have ever had. I live in Wisconsin, drove once in the snow earlier this year and I am planning on driving year round - from what I have experienced car should handle as good as any non 4X4 - just have to drive with common sense! Dodge rebates plus lifetime warranty backed by the gov't sealed the deal

Favorite Features

Hemi engine, great ride quality, more than adequate handling for real world driving, variable (4 or 8) cylinder modes for gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel economy. I average 21-22 mpg routinely with mixed but mostly highway driving on my commute so I am pleasantly surprised given the size of the car and horsepower. I have squeezed 25 mpg out of it on highway road trips - and being well behaved with the throttle.

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It's Still Early

Written by: Mike on 08/03/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger SRT-8 4dr Sedan (6.1L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I told my wife I wanted a 4-door 300+mph car. I had that in my R/T. Then I test drove the SRT8. I then told my wife I wanted a 4 door 400+mph car. This is an awesome car. This car cradles the driver and because I'm still breaking her in, I've only gone 120mph. I got to that speed with no effort. I love the power. Just starting the car lets you know this car ain't no joke. The rumble sounds so nice that I'm thinking about leaving the exhaust alone. Any louder and the neighbors will complain. I bought this car knowing the gas mileage wasn't that great but after driving it I stopped caring.

Favorite Features

The front of this beast scares all other cars out the way. I love the feeling of owning the road. I'm the Piped Piper of the highway.

Suggested Improvements

If there was anything they could do to improve gas mileage. That is all.

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One heck of a car!

Written by: Josh on 05/12/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

The car is GREAT to drive!!! Absolutely more than I expected. Inside and out! More room than I could want & the trunk space is excellent. It has tons of Get Up and Go!! Even with 4 adults!!! The interior is luxurious and the features are extraordinary. The factory audio system is leaps and bounds better than anything I've heard (excluding audio upgrades). It's rides smooth at any speed.

Favorite Features

The engine, the engine, the engine. It's amazing. The ride is excellent & smooth. The interior lighting is subtle but exhumes elegance. It’s a great car.

Suggested Improvements

Reduce the weight. The hood alone weighs a ton! And add the R/T logo to the front & sides of all models.

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A lovely car to own

Written by: Rick on 04/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger SXT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is a very smooth comfortable car with lots of style, very unique, not a cookycutter. We ordered the Customer Perfered Package 26H which gives the interior many features which really make the interior much nicer with leather,automatic headlights,heated front seats, dual zone air with ATC, and 1 touch up/down power front windows. The Protection group adds Side air bag protections and self sealing Contioental touring tires. We added 18" chrome wheels which really make the Bright Silver stand out. I feel so comforable with this car and love driving it. It feels solid and firm and very stable on the road. There is lots of power with the 3.5 and the 4-speed Automatic. You have got to test it.

Favorite Features

The Mygig Infotainment system with nav and Sirius make travel a joy. Chose "Where am I?" and you can watch the streets and cross roads as you come to them so you know where you are easier than looking for street signs. Program your trip and voice direction guides you there. The sunroof adds pleasure

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage. I have not driven enough miles to know for sure with this car but I think these V6's could get more mpg. It would be nice to add steering wheel controls and EVIC to the SXT option list. Checking tire pressures, and miles left on the gas and outside temperature with compass ETC.

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A Lifetime Warranty Te-2,500 mile report

Written by: TCB09RT on 04/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

So far my r/t has been trouble free, nothing but fun, and I haven't gotten any tickets-yet; ) the contitracs are not holding up so well. I had to have tires rotated at 2000 miles, and don't expect them to last the summer (even though the primordial urge to do long Smokey burn-outs has diminished somewhat) at 2500 miles the evic informed me of an oil change. The dealer did the oil change for free per the agreement. They also informed me that my vin required fix rrt 09-019 no start/hard start/long crank. I haven't experienced the issue, but am glad for the lifetime powertrain warranty and that I bought the maxcare lifetime warranty. My 2 yr old daughter loves the car she says, "black car! Zoom!"

Favorite Features

As I've gotten familiar with the drivetrain I'm able to indulge my inner holligan without turning of the traction control.The ride and handling are great,which is important in MI during Spring when potholes propigate.The brakes do a great job stopping short when a wheel-killing hole can't be dodged.

Suggested Improvements

Tire shop destroyed the lugnuts when removing the wheels for rotation. They said Chrysler gave them a barrel full of lugnuts due to known defect.I asked my Dodge Service Rep, he hadn't heard of any such thing, said the tire shop needs to check their torque settings.I put more faith in the tire shop

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Never Again Dodge/Chrysler

Written by: Larry Jackson on 03/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Dodge Charger RT 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I bought a new 2007 Dodge Charger R/T which brokedown at 1143 miles and has been a nightmare since. motor has knock in it and Dodge/Chrysler will do nothing to fix. Nothing but lies from the top down. MY FIRST/MY LAST.Visit Edmunds.com and view reports by other customers,you will be amazed at what you see. Recommendation,spend your money on another vehicle. Stay away from Dodge/Chrysler products.

Favorite Features

Looks, but looks are deceiving.

Suggested Improvements

Repair vehicle with problems.

15 out 23 people found this review helpful

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