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2009 Keystone ChallengerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Keystone Challenger, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 2%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage41kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 22, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Keystone Challenger has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2009 Keystone Challenger recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

2%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-755 · Nov 22, 2017 · 1,205,997 vehicles · 25,972 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

30%repaired · 2017 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 15V-561 · Sep 4, 2015 · 3,585 vehicles · 1,083 repaired

Risk. As the transfer switch fails, it may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 11V-577 · Dec 8, 2011 · 6,101 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT REPLACING THE TRANSFER SWITCH MAY DAMAGE OTHER APPLIANCES, INCREASE THE RISK OF A FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND PROPERTY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Keystone.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other Challenger year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Challenger median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Challenger owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CAR LOST POWER WHEN CHANGE FROM THE RIGHT TO LEFT LANE. THERE WERE NO WARNING, THE CAR JUST LOST POWER. THIS HAPPEN WHEN THE LIGHT WAS TURNING RED. IT TOOK ME 2 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR TO STARTED.
Complaint 10460610 · Jun 4, 2012 · 41,000 miles

Own a 2009 Challenger?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.