Component Record

Dodge Caliber 2009 Power Train Problems

64 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2009 Dodge Caliber - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage64 complaints

64 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

08V528000Reported October 9, 2008 - 712 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 712 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Suspension63 Vehicle Structure49 Engine31 Unknown Or Other25 Electrical System23 Steering16

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.