2009 Dodge Caliber SXT
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- Photo: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Caliber PM Brillant Black Crystal Pearl (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Dodge Caliber RT in black, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Caliber 2010 interior by Enrico Stirl aka Germaneon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT is a 148-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,850 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm, spinning to a 6,750 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Caliber measures 173.8 inches long on a 103.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,039 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,850 ($27,045 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $18,480 ($28,000 *) |
| Destination Charge | $630 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L World I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Redline | 6,750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.38 x 3.05 in (86 x 77.4 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Magna T355) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17" x 6.5" |
| Wheels Rear | 17" x 6.5" |
| Tires Front | P215/60R17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in |
| Height | 60.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,039 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge CALIBER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 9, 2008 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 08V528000
232 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge CALIBER
Owner Complaints
232 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Dodge CALIBER (13 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 64 |
| Suspension | 61 |
| Structure | 49 |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine | 22 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 DODGE CALIBER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.