The 2009 Dodge Caliber has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 712 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 355 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“My car will not shift. It’s saying that the part that was fixed under the recall is bad. What do I do now?”
“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. Called dealer and was told parts aren’t available! No incident just getting inspected!”
“Rear subframe rotted in half, causing rear driver side tire to sit sideways and loss of rear end”
“Under paneling under all doors and under car rusting out completely. Falling pieces fly away anytime.”
“The transmission doesn't shift so if I am on the interstate doing 65 to 70 miles per hr.the transmission fluid heats up .dodges answer to this is slow down or pull off interstate @ wait till it cools down then continue on your way,so in 50 miles I had to pull over 3 times my opinion not safe..”
“â—� component failed: front and rear subframe. â—� safety at risk: rotting subframe. The front subframe had a recall which expired a couple years ago, which I was never notified about. I have replaced this part because it could have fallen out of my car due to the rotting. Now, the rear subframe…”
“My spouse and I owned this vehicle from day one. Front subframe assembly was rotting and was replaced by manufacturer under a recall but rear subframe assembly was not included. The rear subframe assembly is now rotted to the point where it needs to be replaced before vehicle becomes unsafe as it…”
“Brought 2009 caliber with 34,000 original miles to have breaks checked, the owner showed me there is not a brake issue, but the sub frame was extremely rotted and needed to be attended to as it could cause a serious accident. I had a lifetime added care plus warranty, but of course wasn't covered.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Dodge Caliber as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.