2009 Dodge Caliber body & structure problems
49 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2009 Dodge Caliber, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
09 dodge caliber. Vibration of entire car in what manufacturer calls wind buffeting defect. Start of vibration at 45 to 50 mpr. Back windows rolled down and front window cracked. Car vibrates causing it hard to control vehicle. Salesman and salesmanager stated this was common in all small sedans and compact cars that they carry on lot. Was told to drive vehicle with windows up!they had never experienced this in any test drive. They only drove with all windows down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle retained water and was leaking from the front driver's side onto the floorboard. The failure caused mold to develop. In addition, the rear passenger side floorboard retained water. The contact did not now the origin of the leak. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Caliber
- Suspension 63 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 52 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints