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2009 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2009 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed2009 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
2,127
across 341 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
44,384
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1,856
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
140

2009 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 2,127, most-reported first

2009 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Ford Escape1,69123355.2
2Nissan Altima1,54704047.8
3Chevrolet Malibu1,50926154.7
4Toyota Corolla1,459013364.8
5Dodge Journey1,43308459.3
6Toyota Camry1,291310263.4
7Ford Fusion1,02117462.0
8Volkswagen Jetta88807558.0
9Chevrolet Impala82415050.4
10Honda Accord720011259.5
11Chevrolet Cobalt71006361.4
12Pontiac G671005155.7
13Chrysler Town And Country70716255.2
14Dodge 150067002252.5
15Nissan Murano63514255.0
16Mercedes-Benz C 30057608358.8
17Dodge Grand Caravan54307255.6
18Pontiac Vibe52709258.2
19Toyota Tacoma518313054.2
20Chevrolet Hhr50805154.0
21Nissan Versa50318257.8
22Toyota Prius50216263.4
23Hyundai Sonata46012357.4
24Chevrolet Traverse44808358.4
25Chevrolet Silverado 150044403253.6
26Honda Civic39528056.3
27Saturn Aura39015154.7
28Mazda Mazda6386110255.8
29Honda CR-V386012054.1
30Jeep Wrangler36807459.6
31Hyundai Santa Fe35723155.6
32Nissan Maxima33901038.4
33GMC Acadia33117461.6
34Toyota RAV4327115367.4
35Ford F-15032412050.5
36Nissan Rogue32013046.0
37Mercury Mariner31502252.7
38Volkswagen Routan29306049.1
39Honda Fit287111053.1
40Chevrolet Tahoe28425152.8
41Ford Edge26107051.0
42Hyundai Elantra25034164.6
43Hyundai Genesis23403155.2
44GMC Sierra 150023404255.9
45Dodge Caliber23201040.4
46Ford Focus22910040.2
47Mercury Milan22607460.3
48Buick Enclave22008358.9
49Dodge Ram 250021405358.5
50Toyota Sienna207010057.2
51Honda Odyssey19804260.1
52BMW 328I19306056.0
53Toyota Matrix19203159.6
54Saturn Outlook19207357.0
55Jeep Patriot19101037.0
56Chevrolet Cobalt SS19000245.2
57Ford Flex18111040.6
58Ford Mustang18106055.6
59Subaru Forester178018056.0
60Dodge Charger17406257.2

Showing the 60 most-reported of 2,127 2009 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.