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2009 Dodge Caliber recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 9, 200808V528000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V528000
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Owner complaints by component232
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 64 | 28 |
| Suspension | 61 | 26 |
| Structure | 49 | 21 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 10 |
| Engine | 22 | 9 |
| Steering | 16 | 7 |
| Wheels | 11 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4 |
| Tires | 10 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 3 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 2 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“Under paneling under all doors and under car rusting out completely. Falling pieces fly away anytime.”
- Unknown or other
“My car will not shift. It’s saying that the part that was fixed under the recall is bad. What do I do now?”
- Unknown or other
“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.”
Other Dodge Caliber model years
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2009 Dodge Caliber recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Caliber. The most recent, 08V528000 (reported October 9, 2008), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 64 complaints out of 232 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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