2008 Dodge Caliber AWD
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2008: 17 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 74 |
| 2008 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD. The contact stated that the wiring in the heated seat failed causing the seats to overheat leaving a hole approximately 7 inches behind the seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-27
Also filed under Seats
Coming home from a trip and stopped to put gas in and it was night time and the dash lights would not come on. It happened 3 times now. I do not like driving home with a flashlight. Also the other problem we have is we had.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-10
Also filed under Structure
Suspension
5 of 17 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Front tires prematurely worn out due to both lower control arms and both lower ball joints failing completely. Car has 38K miles and is garage kept.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-06
Both of the tie rods on my car are completely worn at 36,000 miles. The dealer told me this is a common problem with Dodge calibers - premature failure of tie rods.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-15
Power train
2 of 17 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 17 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Structure
2 of 17 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Dodge Caliber AWD — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.