2008 Dodge Caliber AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caliber AWD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Caliber AWD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 29%), typically at around 98,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 29% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 29% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 12% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 31,100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 56,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Dodge Caliber AWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2008 dodge caliber would not pass inspection 2 weeks ago. The rear cross member is rotted out, the front control arms are also in need of replacement. There was a k frame recall on 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012, but not 2008. The car was unsafe to drive and it has ruined my new tires. I drove…
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. Our oil changed and we're told that the front subframe is rusting out and…
When fueling car gas intake cuts off repeatedly. Takes at least 10 minutes to put gas in car. Happens consistently 7 - 8 months.
Electronic throttle control picture came on dash as i was trying to start car to leave from my home. Car shut off and does the same thing again and again. Dont want to run battery down. Car still in garage at home.
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. The contact stated the rear of the seat was warm and an abnormal odor was detected. In addition, the…
Other Dodge Caliber AWD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 Caliber AWD | 74 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caliber AWD model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.