2008 Dodge Caliber
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 360
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Suspension
None on file
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 360 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 884 |
| 2008 | 360 |
| 2009 | 232 |
| 2010 | 157 |
| 2011 | 165 |
| 2012 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
31% · 113 reportsMost commonly citing front and rear.
Structure
24% · 88 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
Door hinge issue. Initially the door seemed just stuck difficult to close sprayed wd-40 when needed. The other day the entire door shifted and would not close properly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-09
Electrical system
16% · 59 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
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I was on my way to work, headlights and dash lights started to flicker, all the indicator light on the dash came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-18
Engine
12% · 43 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-19
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Power train
11% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008Complaint volume 360 complaints filed for this model year.
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- Suspension: 113 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 88 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 59 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Dodge Caliber is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.