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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2008-10-10 · campaign 2008-371 · 132 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a broken solder joint on the printed circuit board of the Power Control Module (PCM) can affect the fuel pump relay performance and potentially result in an engine stall while driving and/or a no start of the engine. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the PCM.
Owner complaints (232)
Owners filed 232 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Caliber (13 crashes, 2 fires, 11 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 165).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 64 | |
| Suspension | 61 | |
| Structure | 49 | |
| Unknown or other | 25 | |
| Electrical system | 23 | |
| Engine | 22 | |
| Steering | 16 | |
| Wheels | 11 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Dodge Caliber.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Dodge Caliber 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Dodge Caliber version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Caliber 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Caliber 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Caliber 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Caliber 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Caliber 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
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