Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Dodge Caliber
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Dodge Caliber has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 232 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V528000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/FUEL PUMP RELAY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 64 complaints
- Suspension 61 complaints
- Structure 49 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
Of the 232 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 232 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Dodge Caliber has numerous complaints, particularly in the power train and suspension systems, coupled with a recall related to the power train. These issues contribute to increased repair costs, resulting in a below-average overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000-100,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| suspension system | 50,000-90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000-80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 70,000-110,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads and rotors every 40,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noise from suspension
- Delayed transmission response
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Coolant leaks or overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Dodge Caliber at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.