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2008 Dodge Caliber Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 37% of all 360 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 94,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
132
37% of 360
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
94,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Caliber suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 30, 2008, latest Aug 2, 2023.

2008 Dodge Caliber suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter102008 Q12011 Q12012 Q32014 Q32016 Q22017 Q42019 Q32021 Q2
132 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2023 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (10).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Caliber model year

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

  1. 20061 (100%)
  2. 2007268 (30%)
  3. 2008132 (37%)
  4. 200973 (31%)
  5. 201029 (18%)
  6. 201131 (19%)
  7. 20125 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 132 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 94,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most suspension complaints (268), compared with 132 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Caliber is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.