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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.

2009 Dodge Caliber transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2010Sep 2011May 2013Sep 2014Mar 2016Apr 2018Jun 2019Dec 2020
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Aug 2022; peak Mar 2010 (4).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 Dodge Caliber

  1. 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.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 200780 (9%)
  3. 200837 (10%)
  4. 200964 (28%)
  5. 201017 (11%)
  6. 201117 (10%)
  7. 20125 (10%)

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.

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.