2009 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Specifications

2007 2008 2009

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Transverse
Body / Chassis :	Unitized steel
Production Years for Series :	2007 - 2009
Price :	MSRP: $16,210-24,590 Invoice: $15,210-22,835
Weight :	2966 lbs \| 1345.355 kg
MPG City :	24
MPG Highway :	30

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.375

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| Electronically Controlled Dual V V T
Displacement :	1800 cc \| 109.8 cu in. \| 1.8 L.
Power :	148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 5250 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 77 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6750 RPM
Intake manifold :	Tuned Intake Manifold with Electronic Active Charge Motion Control Valves

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	158 HP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6750 RPM
Intake manifold :	Tuned Intake Manifold with Electronic Active Charge Motion Control Valves, Dual Counter Rotating Balance Shafts

Inline 4 \| electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	172 HP (126.592 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	165 Ft-Lbs (224 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection
Redline :	6500 RPM
Intake manifold :	tuned intake manifold with electronic Active Charge Motion Control valves dual counter-rotating balance shafts

Transmission:
5 Manual MAGNA DRIVELINE T355 , CVT

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.77
2nd Gear :	2.16
3rd Gear :	1.41
4th Gear :	1.026
5th Gear :	0.81

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2009 Dodge Caliber 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER LLC
Mfr Report Date	20080710
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V528000
Summary	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.
Notes	CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H33.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2009 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$39,423
Avg. Home :	$232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.73
Avg. Stamp :	$0

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2009 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2009 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber has a length of 173.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2009 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber has a width of 68.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber has legroom of 41.80 inches.

Q: What is the 2009 Dodge Caliber's towing capacity?A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2009 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber was a Wagon.

Q: How much did the 2009 Dodge Caliber cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber had an MSRP of $16,210 - $$24,590 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2009 Dodge Caliber have? A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 5250 RPM

Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 158 HP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 172 HP (126.592 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 165 Ft-Lbs (224 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2009 Dodge Caliber have? A: The 2009 Dodge Caliber had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual MAGNA DRIVELINE T355, CVT.