2009 Dodge Caliber Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 5% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,750 miles. 1 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.
“It was raining and as it was raining my car started to blink all lights and started slowing down no mechanic can seem to figure out what was going on but as I was driving every warning light started going crazy the tachometer went crazy and so did my speedometer eventually my car started to slow down even though it the accelorator was pushed to the floor. And than eventually it just stopped all together when I tried turning the car back on.the started wouldnt engage and the engine would start till I put unhooked the battery and hooked it back in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11043057, filed 2017-11, 187,042 miles“I have been having intermittent starting problems for 5 months. I turn the key and the car is dead or it attempts to turn over. Usually after 6 - 8 tries it will start, twice I have been stranded because it would not start at all. I have had witnesses in the car with me when it happens and others who have driven the car have had the same problem. Chrysler dealers refuse to attempt to fix the problem as they have not been able to get it to fail at their site. It has been in and out of service for over 20 days since june. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641376, filed 2014-10, 30,000 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“2009 Dodge Caliber presented problems at 7,166 miles, brand new. I was driving while suddenly without warning the car stalled. It had to be towed. I took it to the chrysler dealer for service and I was told the power train control, the totally integrated power module and the evaporative detector systems needed to be replaced. Two weeks later, I had to take the car back to the dealer because of the same problem, while driving the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. Then the battery presented corrosion, the dealer made me pay for the services, they didn't honor the warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553805, filed 2013-11, 7,166 miles“The car will stall and not take off after being stopped at a light for too long . Will shut off as well along with throttling as if it wants to shut off”
NHTSA complaint #11302111, filed 2020-01, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10223512Jun 24, 2020THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
- 10034545Sep 22, 2010Dodge: fuel gauge fluctuation. Fuel gauge is not accurate or fluctuates at 3/4 of a tank or above. This bulletin involves replacing the fuel sending unit, clocking the fuel…
Fuel system: 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 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBrakes
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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