2009 Dodge Caliber Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 28%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Dodge Caliber, 28% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,800 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle for my year has a recall for the transmission power control module, I called to get it sorted out and everyone tells me my specific VIN does not match any recalls, ironically my check gone light has come on for this exact reason. I was driving and from what I experienced the car did shut off and I had to restart it on the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11186138, filed 2019-03, 5 miles“I was driving down the road and the vehicle just stopped. Then when I started it, it would only go 5 miles a hour. Almost caused me to get into a wreck with my 3 yr. Old granddaughter with me. I had a code reader put on it and it reads u0402-implausible data received from TCM.”
NHTSA complaint #11373981, filed 2020-11, 122,637 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“When accelerating my vehicle is slow to take off with max speeds of only 50 MPH on the freeway and 30 MPH city. I have pressed the gas all the way and car is still lagging. The cel stays on and the following diagnostic codes are read p0722 which is trans output speed sensor u1146 which is a communication error p0717 which is input speed sensor 1 circuit no signal p0700 which is transaxle control system malfunction and p0712 which is trans fluid temp sensor low input. …”
NHTSA complaint #11085068, filed 2018-04, 131,757 miles“I bought my car about a week ago with 100,000 miles on it and the day tree we brought it home when we are driving it will start to go back and forth, like stall/ chug for a split second then go back while in motion, it doesn't matter how slow or fast I'm going it does it whenever I am driving. I can't wait for it to just die and get it fixed I need this fixed now and I can now see after researching there are many 2009 Dodge calibers on recall for this issue but mine isn't and I'm confused as to why and need this to be fixed asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11186884, filed 2019-03, 101,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V528000Oct 9, 2008Chrysler is recalling 712 my 2009 sebring, dodge caliber, avenger, journey, jeep patriot, and compass vehicles. A new adhesive used in the power train control…Covers: Dodge Caliber 2009, Journey 2009, Jeep Compass 2009 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10223509Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid…
- 10177454Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Caliber
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology