2008 Dodge Caliber Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caliber years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Caliber. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Caliber model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (113 complaints, 31%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 21 crashes, 4 fires, 14 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 360owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 21complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 problems | 113 | 31% | 101,000 | “ball joints” (19%) | — |
| Structure problems | 87 | 24% | 107,000 | “sub frame” (17%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 58 | 16% | 82,250 | “throttle control” (17%) | — |
| Engine | 43 | 12% | 89,789 | — | — |
| Power Train | 37 | 10% | 88,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 35 | 10% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 28 | 8% | 102,196 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 8% | 69,123 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 22 | 6% | 68,436 | — | — |
| Wheels | 16 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 4% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 2% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1% | 51,777 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 1% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 93,913 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 283 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 76,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 76,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Dodge Caliber recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
My vehicle has created a rotten subframe that holds my engine
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed…
My car shuts down while driving These cars recalled July10 2008 Mine was made April18 2008 but has the same issue It could cost lives
Rear subframe rusted right through control rods snapped rear end of car dropped down. Upon researching they know that this is bad and unsafe even gave a 10 year extended warranty for front and rear subframe so how long will and how many complaints before this is an actual recall. I see here in your…
Iâve only had the car since Aug. Im the second owner, it drove just fine. Then I got an oil change. Then the car began to rev down hill and struggled to make it uphill. Then my exhaust became excessively loud. Then the wheel became loose ,and started pulling ALOT. I was on my way to get an…
Other Dodge Caliber years
← 2007 Caliber · 2009 Caliber →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 49 | 1 |
| 2011 Caliber | 165 | 2 |
| 2010 Caliber | 157 | 2 |
| 2009 Caliber | 232 | 1 |
| 2008 | 360 | 0 |
| 2007 Caliber | 884 | 4 |
| 2006 Caliber | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Owners most often report suspension, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 113 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.