2008 Dodge Caliber Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#2 most-complained of 7 Caliber years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Dodge Caliber has 360 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #2 highest of 7 Caliber model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (132 complaints, 37% of the total). Complaints report 21 crashes, 4 fires, 14 injuries, and 2 deaths.
- Complaints
- 360
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 21 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 14 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 23 city / 27 hwy
Top 2008 Dodge Caliber problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires132 (37%)
- Structure & Body89 (25%)
- Engine78 (22%)
- Electrical System67 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain37 (10%)
- Steering35 (10%)
- Other31 (9%)
- Brakes29 (8%)
- Airbags22 (6%)
- Fuel System14 (4%)
2008 Dodge Caliber recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 Dodge Caliber fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Dodge Caliber ranks #2 of 7 among Caliber model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 360 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
- The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (132 complaints), structure & body (89 complaints), and engine (78 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 85,500 miles.
- Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2008 Dodge Caliber in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
- EPA rates the 2008 Dodge Caliber at 24 MPG combined (23 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.