2009 Dodge Caliber Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 2% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Specifically, in my model safety belt does not have to be securely fastened (I.e., clicked in buckle) in order for chime to stop. This is a no-no. In fact, if I hold the unsecured belt in my left hand while holding the wheel at the same time, the chime will stop. If, however, I let it retract slightly toward the window, the chime will come back on. This should not happen. Only when belt is fully buckled should the chime cease. While this does not pose a life-threatening emergency, it certainly is a safety hazard that needs to be further investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #11193157, filed 2019-04, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caliber. While driving, the seat belt chime was audible when the seat belt was unbuckled. If the seat belt were held approximately ten inches away from the windshield, the chime would stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11176291, filed 2019-02, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH she crashed into another vehicle. During the crash the vehicle was destroyed and the seat belt unlatched causing the contact to fall into the passenger seat. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the left side of her body. The contact had not called the manufacturer and stated that the seat belt shouldn't have unlatched. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10367905, filed 2010-11, 46,000 miles“The vehicle was involved in a frontal impact crash with a guardrail face. There was airbag deployment but neither occupant was buckled. Seatbelt pre-tensioner fired and pulled the d-ring out of the b pillar. This potential issue did not appear to have an impact on occupant injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10849903, filed 2016-03Related service bulletins
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
Seat belts: 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 complaintsBrakes
9 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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