2009 Dodge Caliber Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 4% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought this car brand new. The ABS warning light illuminated about two years ago at about 10000 miles. The current mileage is 16,000. A mechanic said the code indicated low voltage to the ABS motor. The battery voltage was good. The dealer and another mechanic said the repair would be around $600 so I did not repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10749519, filed 2015-08, 10,000 miles“Started out when I drive more than 23 miles, trans. Overheat light comes on, loose power. Going up hills, very little power. Rpm wraps between 3 & 4, normal driving, when stopping car jumps ahead if I hit a bump. Breaks squeak after replacing brand new, now engine overheat light, electronic throttle control light & malfunction indication light on. Had transmission filter and fluid replaced. Lasted 2 weeks. Worse now..”
NHTSA complaint #10820121, filed 2016-01, 86,000 miles“On may 7th, 2016 I was involved in an accident. My car stalled and no matter what I did, pressing, pumping, or mashing, my brakes would not slow or stop the car. Now, my car has done this in the past usually right as I am coming to a full stop. The first month I owned the car, I casually told the service writer at my local dealership about it and they said not to use cheap gas. I told them that I use gas from shell, not cheap gas. Then it would happen again, I would mention it again, being told about using cheap gas. Which again, I told them I don't use cheap gas in my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874440, filed 2016-06, 37,500 miles“Please note this car has been difficult since I bought it. Between the tires, brakes and rotors there have been issues. Approximately 6-12 months ago I stopped to put air in my tire as my sensor informed me the tire was low. When I placed the hose on the valve stem the stem cracked in half. This cost me money to fix. Now on 11/24/12 I was once again informed I needed air and once again the stem broke, costing me over $100 to fix plus I had it fixed at pepboys as the spare was a donut and didn't want to use it.this cost me $25 but the stem was not the one for the censor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486443, filed 2012-11, 44,000 miles“The car was in park on a hill, when I turned off the engine, it rolled down the steep hill and the brakes or emergency brake would not work. I crashed through a fence across the street and into a building. The car was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #11471526, filed 2022-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Caliber
64 complaintsSuspension
61 complaintsBody and structure
49 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Caliber
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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