2009 DODGE CALIBER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
354
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 DODGE CALIBER
The 2009 DODGE CALIBER has received a total of 354 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (58 complaints), Power Train (52 complaints), and Structurebody (34 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER, potentially affecting up to 712 vehicles.
Recall 08V528000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 712 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER
354 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
My car will not shift. It’s saying that the part that was fixed under the recall is bad. What do I do now?
Check frame - known rot concerns Hole has started to open up center rear of engine subframe on the weld line. Subframe doesn’t appear to be in immediate failure, but will not pass inspection. Called dealer and was told parts aren’t available! No incident just getting inspected!
My spouse and I owned this vehicle from day one. Front subframe assembly was rotting and was replaced by manufacturer under a recall but rear subframe assembly was not included. The rear subframe assembly is now rotted to the point where it needs to be replaced before vehicle becomes unsafe as it has for others. Vehicle barely has 72,000 miles on it and was garaged for the first 12 years of its life. Image of repaired front subframe assembly included for posterity.
Rear subframe rotted in half, causing rear driver side tire to sit sideways and loss of rear end
Rotting/rusting subframe. Not listed as a recall for this model year, but was for the previous years.
Safety Rating for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 DODGE CALIBER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RECALL H43 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
DODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CALIBER SRT4 HAS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL THAT WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
TB-09-006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHRYSLER: WIRE HARNESS TIE STRAP NOT SECURED. THE STRAP PROVIDES STRAIN RELIEF FOR THE HARNESS CONNECTORS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 DODGE CALIBER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CALIBER
- 2006 DODGE CALIBER — 1 complaint
- 2007 DODGE CALIBER — 1,393 complaints
- 2008 DODGE CALIBER — 570 complaints
- 2009 DODGE CALIBER (current)
- 2010 DODGE CALIBER — 246 complaints
- 2011 DODGE CALIBER — 271 complaints
- 2012 DODGE CALIBER — 79 complaints
Other DODGE Models
- DODGE DURANGO — 19,139 total complaints
- DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 18,729 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints