YearToAvoid

2008 Dodge Caliber Steering Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 10% of all 360 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. Median mileage at failure: 105,000 miles.

Steering complaints
35
10% of 360
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
105,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Caliber steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 21, 2011, latest Aug 2, 2023.

2008 Dodge Caliber steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2011Feb 2013Nov 2014Oct 2015Sep 2016Jun 2019Dec 2019Aug 2023
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Aug 2023; peak Jul 2015 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Caliber model year

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

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 200798 (11%)
  3. 200835 (10%)
  4. 200916 (7%)
  5. 201012 (8%)
  6. 20119 (5%)
  7. 20122 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have steering problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 105,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most steering complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most steering complaints (98), compared with 35 for the 2008.
Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Caliber is classified under steering. 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.