2009 Dodge Caliber Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#3 most-complained of 7 Caliber years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Dodge Caliber has 232 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 67 out of 100 — #3 highest of 7 Caliber model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (73 complaints, 31% of the total). Complaints report 13 crashes, 2 fires, and 11 injuries.
- Complaints
- 232
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 23 city / 27 hwy
Top 2009 Dodge Caliber problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires73 (31%)
- Transmission & Powertrain64 (28%)
- Structure & Body53 (23%)
- Engine37 (16%)
- Electrical System26 (11%)
- Other26 (11%)
- Steering16 (7%)
- Brakes13 (6%)
- Fuel System11 (5%)
- Airbags7 (3%)
2009 Dodge Caliber recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V528000Oct 9, 2008Transmission & Powertrain712 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on november 10, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2009 Dodge Caliber fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Caliber years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Dodge Caliber a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Dodge Caliber ranks #3 of 7 among Caliber model years (Complaint Index 67/100, verdict: Caution). It has 232 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
- The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (73 complaints), transmission & powertrain (64 complaints), and structure & body (53 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 80,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Caliber, most recently reported 2008, covering transmission & powertrain.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
- EPA rates the 2009 Dodge Caliber at 24 MPG combined (23 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.