Butt dyno's are notoriously lousy indicators of power, for example my 340 Dart with all it's noise, violence, crappy steering and braking would feel faster to most than my current SRT Challenger. However my Challenger has run the quarter in around a 12.0 @ 114.5 mph in the quarter mile while my Dart ran like a 14.0 @ 97 mph. After the 2008s, all SRT8 automatics, comes 2009 model-year production with all three engines and both size Hemis with six-speed T-56 manual transmissions. (We reported this on October 15. Autoblog confirmed it in early November.) 2009 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems Lemon Law 2009 Dodge Challenger Engine Problems Click on a problem below to read more. Engine Shuts Down While Driving 7 Excessive Oil Consumption 3 Crankshaft A D V E R T I S E M E N T S. The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Challenger. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 125 mph without warning. The contact called 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Manual. for 2009 with the addition of a 5.7-liter Hemi R/T model and a manual-transmission option for both V-8 cars. is 20 pounds lighter than the Challenger SRT8 I bought my B5 blue SRT8 in October, 2010 with a 6-speed manual. I have loved putting each and every mile on it since. The transmission shifts are crisp, the engine pulls like a freight train, and Unanswered 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 questions & open problems. Help & support Challenger Car and Truck owners by providing helpful answers, troubleshooting tips & repair advice. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,636 MY 2008-2009 DODGE CHALLENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND "KEYLESS GO" OPTION FOR FAILING 2010 Dodge Challenger srt8 automatic. Traveling to work on freeway in stop and go traffic around 15-20 mph. See all problems of the 2009 Dodge Challenger Differential Unit problems: 4. Transmission Stuck In Gear problems: 3. Manual Transmission problems: 3. Clutch Pedal/linkage problems: 3. Automatic Transmission Torque Converter The Challenger recaptures the essential parts of the classic American muscle-car experience; exhilarating straight-line acceleration; a brawny, burbling V8; and aggressive, stock-car styling