2009 Dodge Caliber Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caliber years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Caliber. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Caliber model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (64 complaints, 28%), typically at around 67,800 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 232owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Dodge Caliber problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 64 | 28% | 67,800 | “control module” (11%) | $4,650 |
| Suspension problems | 61 | 26% | 85,251 | “sub frame” (18%) | — |
| Structure | 49 | 21% | 92,163 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 25 | 11% | 117,075 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 10% | 57,957 | — | — |
| Engine | 22 | 9% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 7% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 5% | 56,859 | — | — |
| Tires | 10 | 4% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3% | 61,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | 61,596 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | 118,184 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 7,877 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 56,117 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 39,124 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 100 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Dodge Caliber recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control module (pcm) manufacturing process can cause the printed circuit board to break.
Risk: This can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pcm free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Under paneling under all doors and under car rusting out completely. Falling pieces fly away anytime.
My car will not shift. Itâs saying that the part that was fixed under the recall is bad. What do I do now?
Check frame - known rot concerns Hole has started to open up center rear of engine subframe on the weld line. Subframe doesnât appear to be in immediate failure, but will not pass inspection. Called dealer and was told parts arenât available! No incident just getting inspected!
My spouse and I owned this vehicle from day one. Front subframe assembly was rotting and was replaced by manufacturer under a recall but rear subframe assembly was not included. The rear subframe assembly is now rotted to the point where it needs to be replaced before vehicle becomes unsafe as it…
Rear subframe rotted in half, causing rear driver side tire to sit sideways and loss of rear end
Other Dodge Caliber years
← 2008 Caliber · 2010 Caliber →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 49 | 1 |
| 2011 Caliber | 165 | 2 |
| 2010 Caliber | 157 | 2 |
| 2009 | 232 | 1 |
| 2008 Caliber | 360 | 0 |
| 2007 Caliber | 884 | 4 |
| 2006 Caliber | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 64 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Dodge Caliber a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caliber model years, the 2009 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.