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 Failures
Avg mileage:102,324 mi
Crash-related:3
#258 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:110,756 mi
Crash-related:2
#356 complaints
Electrical Faults
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 Failures | 106 | 3 | — | 102,324 mi | |
| Body Structure | 58 | 2 | — | 110,756 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 56 | 1 | 2 | 96,710 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 43 | 1 | 1 | 93,003 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 36 | — | — | 91,938 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 35 | — | — | 100,433 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 26 | — | — | 72,771 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 10 | — | 77,536 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 16 | — | — | 98,387 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | 1 | 1 | 106,880 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | 1 | 1 | 77,111 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 12 | — | — | 109,487 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 56,774 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 10 | — | — | 122,745 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 70,786 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | — | 83,226 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | 1 | — | 78,780 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 130,462 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 26,949 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 60,888 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 20,306 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 37,454 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
106
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,324
Body Structure
58
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,756
Electrical Faults
56
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
96,710
Engine Problems
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,003
Transmission / Drivetrain
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,938
Steering Defects
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,433
Unintended Acceleration
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,771
Airbags
20
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,536
Wheel Issues
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,387
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
106,880
Headlight/Taillight Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,111
Structure:Frame And Members
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,487
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,774
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,745
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,786
Structural Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,226
Wipers & Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,780
Electronic Stability Control
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,462
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,949
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,888
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,306
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,454
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Dodge Caliber — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Dodge Caliber has 570 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 106 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (106 complaints, avg 102,324 mi); Body Structure (58 complaints, avg 110,756 mi); Electrical Faults (56 complaints, avg 96,710 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,802 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Dodge Caliber include 29 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Dodge Caliber as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caliber reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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