2009 Dodge Caliber: complete transmission failure

Filed Jun 29, 2019 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · CA

Transmission overheated and went into limp mode repeatedly during a road trip in summer of 2017 on the freeway. Flushing and replacing filter fixed the problem for about 10 months. June of 2018, complete transmission failure. Took it to aamco, and they rebuilt it for $2800. Fixed the issue again for about a year. Failed again june of 2019, took it to aamco again, and this time they replaced the transmission under warranty. Three days after getting it back from the shop, the transmission has started to overheat and go into limp mode yet again.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Suspension · 57,885 miles · PA

Upon inspection of my 2009 dodge caliber I was informed that the cross member is almost completely corroded out.while driving at speeds greater than 55 MPH there is vibration in the steering wheel. My car will not pass inspection because this car is unsafe to drive. My husband contacted chrysler customer service and we were informed that this year is not recalled so basically there's nothing they're willing to do. If the 2007 was recalled and the warranty was extended for the same problem, why is my 2009 cross member rusted out? Because the same parts were used and dealerships never warned customers that this was a huge and expensive problem on these vehicles. What happened to satisfied customers??? I'm livid about this. 8 months ago before my vehicle had 50x miles on it, the transmission was replaced. And this car isn't a piece of crap right? Made in china?? I can't believe the horrible customer service that chrysler utilizes. So are they waiting for a catastrophic accident that kills somebody before they are wiling to fix this problem. We were told when we called that "there's not enough complaints about this issue that would warrant a recall." really???? So what's going to happen here is I'm going to contact my attorney and contact the local news. I am definitely not the 1st person with this same issue and safety defect. Chrysler when are you going to step up to the plate and fix your problem with these vehicles before they take the life of innocent people??? I'm disgusted beyond belief!! Can you tell???

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Body, Transmission · 171,180 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. When attempting to drive above approximately 20 MPH, the transmission failed and the vehicle was not able to move from first gear. The check engine light illuminated. The contact stated that the k- frame was rusted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who advised that the contact needed to locate a dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The certified mechanic cleared all the codes for the transmission; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,180.

Filed May 11, 2012 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle became hesitant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician replaced the transmission fluid and filter. The failure continued after the repair. The contact added transmission fluid to the vehicle but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised that the transmission would have to be replaced because the incorrect transmission fluid was used by the contact. The contact stated there was no warning label on the vehicle stating which type or brand of transmission fluid had to be used in the vehicle, nor was there a dip stick to check the fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 08/14/12*lj the consumer stated a code for the transmission, which read p0218 meant the transmission overheated. Updated 08/16/15

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · MI

At 43,000 my 2009 dodge caliber's CVT transmission needed to be replaced. Dealer won't fix it, called chrysler in may, 2010, was told that they won't fix it. Was told that the bearings are bad. Not fixable, only replaceable. Cost $4,200. There is a 2009 dodge caliber recall regarding a power train module, called chrysler, they told me that it didn't exist. I printed out the recall from the federal safety agency website, they still told me that they did not know anything about it. They would not fix it. After repeatedly sending emails and calling chrysler, they finally came to the dealer a year later, drove my car and said, yes, transmission needs to be replaced, but they won't fix it, it is over the 3 yr 36,000, ?it is not worth putting the money into it?, like what????? They won't fix it. I am a single mom with two kids, 20yr chrysler customer and this is how I am treated. On 8/19/2011, transmission died. It is now at a transmission shop, transmission on the ground, can't be fixed, only replaced: cost $4,000. I do not have that kind of money, I either pay for my house or my car, can't do both, and my children can't live in the car, so I decided to make house payments. I will contact the michigan state attorney general's office, I would like to file a class action law suit regarding this CVT transmission that is not repairable, only replaceable at a cost of $4,000. I do not have a car to drive, do not have $4,000. How can they put a major - expensive part into a car, when this part is not fixable, only replaceable? Please advise.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Transmission · 25,882 miles · MI

Bought vehicle end of february 2009. Did not hear any transmission noise until sometime in may 2009. Transmission noise was getting worse and took vehicle back to dealer to have transmission noise checked out. The dealer's diagnosis was that transmission is making noise when taking off and stopping. The transmission was replaced @ mileage 7371. During month of february 2010 transmission started making same noise again. Took vehicle to dealer to have transmission noise checked out again @ mileage 25882. The dealer's diagnosis was that transmission is noisy and slips intermitantly after I took technicain for a drive and showed the problem. Dealer stated that technical service bulletins could not be found for this problem and that chrysler was called and other dealers have called about the same problem. Dealer stated that chrysler stated the I should/could drive car for now.