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2008 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems

NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 22% of all 360 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.

Engine complaints
78
22% of 360
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Caliber engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 13, 2007, latest Aug 2, 2023.

2008 Dodge Caliber engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter62007 Q42010 Q42012 Q32013 Q42015 Q12017 Q12019 Q2
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2023 Q3; peak 2014 Q1 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Caliber model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 2007187 (21%)
  3. 200878 (22%)
  4. 200937 (16%)
  5. 201036 (23%)
  6. 201154 (33%)
  7. 201211 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have engine problems?
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most engine complaints (187), compared with 78 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Caliber is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.