Model year
2009 Dodge Caliber
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 232 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Caliber (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (58), POWER TRAIN (52), STRUCTURE:BODY (34). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 884 complaints
- 2008 360 complaints
- 2009 232 complaints
- 2010 157 complaints
- 2011 165 complaints
- 2012 49 complaints
Recalls
08V528000 · Oct 9, 2008
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.
Complaints
232 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 2, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliber · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Caliber · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Caliber · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Caliber · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Caliber · 2.4L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Dodge Caliber at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.