2009 Dodge Caliber
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Recalls on the 2009 Dodge Caliber
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Source: NHTSA
What 232 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2009 Dodge Caliber at a glance
- Trims
- R/TSESRT4SXT
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-Cylinder, 1.8L 4-Cylinder, 2.0L 4-Cylinder, 2.4L 4-Cylinder Turbo
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, CVT, Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Hatchback
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Owners have filed 232 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Caliber with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There is 1 recall campaign covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2009 Dodge Caliber reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 1 open recall campaign on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2009 Dodge Caliber listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.