Car financing: 2009 Dodge Caliber
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2009 Dodge Caliber for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2009 Dodge Caliber specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $18.72 |
2009 Dodge Caliber: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,744 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 Dodge Caliber
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 232 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (64), suspension (63) and structure (49). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V528000 | 2008-10-09 | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2009 Dodge Caliber for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2009 Dodge Caliber for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the Caliber
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
The engine is the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 8.7 L/100 km works out to about 26 litres per 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $40.47 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What the Caliber is like
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. With 538 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Good uses for the Caliber
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
A longer test drive
A week with the Caliber answers more than any brochure. If the Caliber is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $134.90 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Ready when you are
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2009 Dodge Caliber from us first.
Ask us about the 2009 Dodge Caliber
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2009 Dodge Caliber for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2009 Dodge Caliber
Does CarmaCars sell the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2009 Dodge Caliber before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2009 Dodge Caliber have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2009 Dodge Caliber cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.