NHTSA lists 232 complaints for the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 13 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 9 complaints mention an injury, with 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE CALIBER.
At a glance
Complaints
232
With crash
13
With fire
2
With injury (complaints)
9
Injuries
11
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
712
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
35
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN
64
27.6%
SUSPENSION
61
26.3%
STRUCTURE
49
21.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
25
10.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23
9.9%
ENGINE
22
9.5%
STEERING
16
6.9%
WHEELS
11
4.7%
TIRES
10
4.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
4.3%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
STRUCTURE
BODY
34
POWER TRAIN
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12
STRUCTURE
FRAME AND MEMBERS
9
TIRES
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
5
TIRES
VALVE
4
SUSPENSION
FRONT
3
AIR BAGS
FRONTAL
1
AIR BAGS
SIDE/WINDOW
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
35 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
9
STRUCTURE
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
SUSPENSION
4
POWER TRAIN
3
ENGINE
2
SEAT BELTS
2
10244348
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
10248509
Date: 2023-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use
10221097
Date: 2021-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit P
10177457
Date: 2020-06-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
10223512
Date: 2020-06-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
10177454
Date: 2020-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference with shift lever
10223509
Date: 2020-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference with shift lever
10175743
Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
10175735
Date: 2020-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
10220101
Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.