2009 Dodge Caliber vs 2009 Scion XB
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 232 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 139 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 24 |
| Median reported mileage | 82,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Caliber | Scion XB |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 74 |
| Power Train | 64 | 4 |
| Suspension | 61 | 1 |
| Structure | 49 | 5 |
| Engine | 22 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 9 |
| Steering | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 74 | 0 |
| Stalling | 23 | 0 |
| Overheating | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 6 |
2009 Dodge Caliber
2009 Scion XB
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.