What year Dodge Caliber AWD should I avoid?

NHTSA data covers only 2007 and 2008, and neither has a verdict. 2007 has a complaint index of 100 with 74 complaints, higher than 2008's 17 complaints and index of 0.

Is the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD reliable?

NHTSA lists 74 complaints for the 2007 Caliber AWD, the highest of the two years covered, with suspension, wheels and tires as the top problem area at 37 complaints (41% share) across all years.

Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD better than 2007?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, 2008 has fewer complaints (17) and a complaint index of 0 compared to 2007's index of 100, suggesting fewer reported problems relative to 2007.

Does the Dodge Caliber AWD have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for both the 2007 and 2008 model years.

What are the most common problems with the Dodge Caliber AWD?

Across all years, suspension, wheels and tires account for 37 complaints (41%), followed by engine issues at 24 complaints (26%) and electrical system issues at 19 complaints (21%).

Dodge Caliber AWD Best and Worst Years (2007–2008)

No Dodge Caliber AWD year earns an Avoid, Good, or Best verdict since only 2007 and 2008 have data and neither carries a recall campaign. 2007 shows a complaint index of 100 with 74 complaints versus 17 for 2008, so 2008 looks lower-risk by comparison.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2007–2008
NHTSA complaints: 91
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Caliber AWD Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Caliber AWD problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	No verdict	100	74	3	0	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—
2008	No verdict	0	17	0	1	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	22	—

Most common Dodge Caliber AWD problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires37 (41%)
Engine24 (26%)
Electrical System19 (21%)
Structure & Body17 (19%)
Fuel System12 (13%)
Brakes7 (8%)
Other7 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain7 (8%)
Steering5 (5%)
Airbags2 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Dodge Caliber AWD should I avoid?: NHTSA data covers only 2007 and 2008, and neither has a verdict. 2007 has a complaint index of 100 with 74 complaints, higher than 2008's 17 complaints and index of 0.
Is the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD reliable?: NHTSA lists 74 complaints for the 2007 Caliber AWD, the highest of the two years covered, with suspension, wheels and tires as the top problem area at 37 complaints (41% share) across all years.
Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD better than 2007?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, 2008 has fewer complaints (17) and a complaint index of 0 compared to 2007's index of 100, suggesting fewer reported problems relative to 2007.
Does the Dodge Caliber AWD have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for both the 2007 and 2008 model years.
What are the most common problems with the Dodge Caliber AWD?: Across all years, suspension, wheels and tires account for 37 complaints (41%), followed by engine issues at 24 complaints (26%) and electrical system issues at 19 complaints (21%).