2009 Dodge Caliber recalls and problems

The 2009 Dodge Caliber has 1 recall and 232 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2009 Dodge Caliber
Photo: 2009 Dodge Caliber by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 Caliber model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
232complaints
13crashes
2fires
11injuries
80,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Oct 9, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V528000 · 712 vehicles

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the PCM free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler recall no. H33.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train64
Suspension61
Structure49
Engine30
Unknown or other25
Electrical System23
Steering16
Fuel System11
Wheels11
Tires10

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 5 complaints20092010: 13 complaints2011: 8 complaints20112012: 19 complaints2013: 11 complaints20132014: 13 complaints2015: 28 complaints20152016: 41 complaints412017: 15 complaints20172018: 19 complaints2019: 22 complaints20192020: 9 complaints2021: 11 complaints20212022: 12 complaints2023: 3 complaints20232024: 1 complaints2026: 2 complaints20262

2009 vs. other Dodge Caliber years

2006: 1 complaints20062007: 884 complaints20078842008: 360 complaints20082009: 232 complaints20092010: 157 complaints20102011: 165 complaints20112012: 49 complaints201249

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Dodge Caliber, the latest from Oct 9, 2008 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Caliber?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (64), suspension (61), structure (49). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.