2009 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

22Engine complaints

9.5%Of all 232 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION58 · 25%

POWER TRAIN52 · 22.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY34 · 14.7%

Unspecified / other25 · 10.8%

ENGINE22 · 9.5%

Share of the 232 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Dodge Caliber overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND MADE AN ABNORMAL NOSIE. WHEN THE FAILURE…”NHTSA complaint 10808683 — filed 12/07/2015

“CAR SHAKING WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DASH LIGHTS KEEP FLASHING”NHTSA complaint 10807258 — filed 11/28/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED FAILURE AND THEY…”NHTSA complaint 10713616 — filed 04/29/2015

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Dodge Caliber: 22 of 232 complaints on file (9.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have in total?

232 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.