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2009 Dodge Caliber Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 31% of all 232 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 75,062 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
73
31% of 232
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,062 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Dodge Caliber suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 4, 2010, latest Nov 27, 2023.

2009 Dodge Caliber suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter72010 Q22012 Q22013 Q42015 Q32016 Q42018 Q32021 Q22023 Q4
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2023 Q4; peak 2016 Q3 (7).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Caliber model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20061 (100%)
  2. 2007268 (30%)
  3. 2008132 (37%)
  4. 200973 (31%)
  5. 201029 (18%)
  6. 201131 (19%)
  7. 20125 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 31% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,062 miles.
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most suspension complaints (268), compared with 73 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Caliber is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.