Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Dodge Caliber has 34 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2022 | STRUCTURE | ● Component failed: Front and Rear Subframe. ● Safety at risk: Rotting Subframe. The front subfram... |
| Sep 17, 2022 | STRUCTURE | It started as a popping noise while driving which evolved into a louder sound and I was able to feel... |
| Mar 16, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caliber. The vehicle had previously had the front subframe replaced un... |
| Jan 27, 2021 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel s... |
| Aug 19, 2020 | STRUCTURE | SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE , ALMOST WRECKED |
| Jul 24, 2019 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION HIMSE... |
| May 23, 2019 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS ... |
| May 1, 2019 | STRUCTURE | THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP TO FIND OU... |
| May 8, 2018 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RETAINED WATER AND WA... |
| May 4, 2018 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ... |
| Sep 7, 2017 | STRUCTURE | RUSTED THROUGH SUBFRAME |
| Jun 26, 2017 | STRUCTURE | SUBFRAME ROTTEN/RUSTY!!!! I WAS DRIVING TODAY AND MY CAR START MAKING WEIRD CRANKING NOISE AND IT'S ... |
| Apr 1, 2017 | STRUCTURE | THE ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED THROUGH. |
| Jan 16, 2017 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEP... |
| Dec 24, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN,... |
| Dec 19, 2016 | STRUCTURE | ATTEMPTED TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON 12/19/2016 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME/SUBFRAME IS EXTREME... |
| Nov 28, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBERS UNDER THE VEHIC... |
| Oct 14, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE INSPECTIO... |
| Aug 3, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ... |
| Jul 16, 2016 | STRUCTURE | WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE VEHICLE RIGHT FRONT COLLAPSED FORCING ME OFF THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY... |