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2009 Dodge Caliber
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
The Dodge Caliber is a compact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Chrysler's Dodge division from the 2007 through 2012 model years, replacing the Dodge Neon and Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 | 329 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 386 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
355 complaints filed by owners for this model year (21 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Dodge Caliber?
EPA figures for the 2009 Dodge Caliber reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Caliber. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Owners have filed 355 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge Caliber, most often about: Power Train, Suspension, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.