Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 88,250 miles.

Which Dodge Caliber year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most transmission complaints (80), compared with 37 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Dodge Caliber?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Caliber is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Dodge Caliber Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 10% of all 360 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. Median mileage at failure: 88,250 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 37; 10% of 360
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 88,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Dodge Caliber transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 4, 2011, latest Sep 20, 2020.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Sep 2020; peak May 2012 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Caliber model year

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

20060 (0%)
200780 (9%)
200837 (10%)
200964 (28%)
201017 (11%)
201117 (10%)
20125 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 88,250 miles.
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most transmission complaints (80), compared with 37 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Dodge Caliber?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Caliber is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.