Dodge Caliber AWD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 91 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Dodge Caliber AWD, across 2 model years (2007–2008). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (74). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Dodge Caliber AWD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Caliber AWD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Caliber AWD: 74 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Caliber AWD: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Dodge Caliber AWD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Dodge Caliber AWD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Caliber AWD | 17 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Caliber AWD | 74 | 0 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Caliber AWD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (74), 2008 (17). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Dodge Caliber AWD?
Suspension, with 31 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Dodge Caliber AWD have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.