2009 Dodge Caliber wheels problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2009 Dodge Caliber — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subframe rotted away. Causing the drivers side a-arm to rip out. The wheel was at an approximate 90 degree angle from normal position. Caused the driveshaft to pull out of the transmission and the car to immediately stop.”
filed Nov 9, 2018
“I took my wife's 2009 caliber to our mechanic because she heard clunking noises from the front end. We were informed by our mechanic that a piece of frame stretching across the front of the vehicle is severely rusted. The steering rack and sway bars attach to this frame work. Also front end…”
filed Feb 22, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Caliber years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Caliber | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 Caliber | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Caliber | 16 | 4% |
| 2007 Caliber | 18 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Dodge Caliber
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.