2008 Dodge Caliber AWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD has 17 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 2nd of 2 model years with data. It compares favorably to the 2007 model, which has 74 complaints and an index of 100.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #2 of 2 Caliber AWD years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 21 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (35%)
- Electrical System5 (29%)
- Structure & Body3 (18%)
- Fuel System2 (12%)
- Steering2 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (12%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Engine1 (6%)
- Other1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Suspension components including lower control arms, ball joints, and tie rods wear out prematurely, sometimes as early as around 36,000 to 44,000 miles.
- Heated seat wiring can fail, overheating the seat and burning a hole in the material, with one case linked to a reported fire.
- Tire pressure sensors have broken without apparent cause, leading to slow air loss in affected tires.
- Power door locks can stop responding to the remote or door button in hot weather, which owners say could trap them if the hatch release also fails.
- The driver-side door hinge has failed, causing the door to fall off with no prior accident involved.
- Brakes have been reported to fail to stop the vehicle in time when approaching traffic signals.
2008 Dodge Caliber AWD recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 Dodge Caliber AWD fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other Caliber AWD years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | No verdict | 100 | 74 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | No verdict | 0 | 17 | 0 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD reliable?
- NHTSA lists 17 complaints for the 2008 Caliber AWD with a complaint index of 0, and it ranks 2nd out of 2 model years with data, better than the 2007 model's 74 complaints and index of 100.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires issues lead, making up 35% of complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 29% and structure & body issues at 18%.
- Are there any recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD?
- NHTSA shows zero recalls on record for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2008 Caliber AWD?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints is 42,000 miles.
- How does the 2008 Caliber AWD compare to the 2007 model year?
- The 2008 model has far fewer complaints, 17 versus 74 for 2007, and a lower complaint index, 0 versus 100.