MYRModel Year Report

2008 Dodge Caliber

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Dodge Caliber
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Caliber Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 884 complaints 2007 2008: 360 complaints 2008 2009: 232 complaints 2009 2010: 157 complaints 2010 2011: 165 complaints 2011 2012: 49 complaints 2012
2008: 360 complaints
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YearComplaints
20061
2007884
2008360
2009232
2010157
2011165
201249

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 29%

29% of complaints: suspension — 106 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 16%

16% of complaints: structure — 58 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180109

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 56 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20121118

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180119

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 36 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2008 — complaint volume: 360

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Dodge Caliber — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (106 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (56 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2010 ● 2011

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2009 ● 2011

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FAQ

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 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.