2009 Dodge Caliber Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,800 miles. The words owners use most often: “control module” (11% of reports).
- 64power train complaints
- 67,800median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $4,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control module: mentioned in 7 of 64 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2009 Dodge Caliber at $4,650, and half of them between $2,600 and $6,100.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2022), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Dodge Caliber power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% | 8,000 |
| 2011 Caliber | 17 | 10% | 67,000 |
| 2010 Caliber | 17 | 11% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Caliber | 64 | 28% | 67,800 |
| 2008 Caliber | 37 | 10% | 88,250 |
| 2007 Caliber | 80 | 9% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The problem initially occurred in early November of 2020 when the vehicle would unpredictably stall at a stop sign or traffic light and would not immediately start for a couple minutes. After this short wait of 1 to 3 minutes it was possible to restart the car and move forward normally and the car…
The engine stalls when I take off more times than none I'm stuck idling in traffic almost causing accident the frame that hold motor mounts are bad I've replaced motor mounts twice in a less than a year the car heats up after 70 miles an hour I have 5o pull over and let it cool off this happens 3…
My PCM failed car stopped on the highway in traffic without warning. I could have die or caused a death. My car is available . Iâve owned that vehicle for going on three months the first issue that Iâve had. After Car felt the check engine light came on I took it to be for a diagnostics test…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Dodge Calibers have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about power train for the 2009 Dodge Caliber (28% of the 232 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Caliber power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,650 (half paid between $2,600 and $6,100), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “control module”, in 7 of 64 complaints.
Other 2009 Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (61)
See all 2009 Dodge Caliber problems or power train problems across all Caliber years.