2006 Dodge Caliber Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caliber years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Caliber. That ranks 7th out of 7 Caliber model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 66,836 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Dodge Caliber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 66,836 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Dodge Caliber recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Dodge Caliber.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise emerging from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cross members on both sides needed replacement. The contact also stated…
Other Dodge Caliber years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 49 | 1 |
| 2011 Caliber | 165 | 2 |
| 2010 Caliber | 157 | 2 |
| 2009 Caliber | 232 | 1 |
| 2008 Caliber | 360 | 0 |
| 2007 Caliber | 884 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Caliber?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Caliber?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Dodge Caliber a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caliber model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.