2008 Dodge CaliberProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 360 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge Caliber, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 2, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2008 Dodge Caliber has problems
360 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 113 | 3 |
| Structure | 87 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 58 | 2 |
| Engine | 43 | 1 |
| Power train | 37 | 0 |
| Steering | 35 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 0 |
| Air bags | 22 | 12 |
| Wheels | 16 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 100 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Dodge Caliber recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do suspension problems start?
101kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 92 suspension complaints. 50% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2008 vs. every other Caliber year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caliber median. How we score
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2008 Dodge Caliber safety ratings
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Caliber owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I’ve 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 alignment…
The entire underneath of my car is rusted out. I was driving to work one day when someone pulled out in front of me and I had to hit the brakes. That resulted in the subframe and front drivers axel to break as I’m driving! The sunroof leaks when it rains and half the time the electricity doesn’t…
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