2009 Dodge Caliber Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 28% of all 232 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 67,900 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 64
- 28% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 67,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2009 Dodge Caliber transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 8, 2010, latest Aug 15, 2022.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Dodge Caliber
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Caliber model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 67,900 miles.
- Which Dodge Caliber year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most transmission complaints (80), compared with 64 for the 2009.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Caliber concerns the transmission: 08V528000.