Complaints
570
Crashes
29
Fires
7
Injuries
19
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Dodge Caliber Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1106 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:102,324 mi
Crash-related:3
#258 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:110,756 mi
Crash-related:2
#356 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:96,710 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Caliber.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 106 | 3 | — | 102,324 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 58 | 2 | — | 110,756 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 56 | 1 | 2 | 96,710 mi | |
| ENGINE | 43 | 1 | 1 | 93,003 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 36 | — | — | 91,938 mi | |
| STEERING | 35 | — | — | 100,433 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 28 | — | — | 101,051 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 26 | — | — | 72,771 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 10 | — | 77,536 mi | |
| WHEELS | 16 | — | — | 98,387 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 1 | 1 | 106,880 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | 1 | 1 | 77,111 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 12 | — | — | 109,487 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | — | — | 56,774 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 10 | — | — | 122,745 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 70,786 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | 1 | — | 83,226 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 8 | 1 | — | 78,780 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 130,462 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | 1 | — | 26,949 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 60,888 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 | 2 | — | 20,306 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | 37,454 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 4 | — | — | 46,202 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | — | — | 52,269 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | 1 | 93,913 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 3,992 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 1 | — | 283 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 54,450 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 79,000 mi |
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