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Dodge Caliber AWDModel year report

2008 Dodge Caliber AWD Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
54,500miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl 4WD/AWD · 21 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension (5) and fuel system (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 25 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Electronic throttle control picture came on dash as I was trying to start car to leave from my home. Car shut off and does the same thing again and again. Dont want to run battery down. Car still in garage at home.”

NHTSA complaint #10821772, filed 2016-01, 100,000 miles

Suspension: “Both of the tie rods on my car are completely worn at 36,000 miles. The dealer told me this is a common problem with Dodge calibers - premature failure of tie rods.”

NHTSA complaint #10343391, filed 2010-07, 36,000 miles

Steering: “Had to replace the wish bones. And am on my 5 th set if tires since may of 2012. Which are not cheap at $130 a piece for the cheapest. Alignment is always off and tires have to be pumped every couple months.”

NHTSA complaint #10557397, filed 2013-12, 63,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 63,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2543%25–5036%50–757%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 54,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20102012201342014201520162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Caliber AWD2.4L 4-cylCVT212422$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Caliber AWD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20081754,5000—22—Stable
20077468,5000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Dodge Caliber AWD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension with 5.

Has the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD (Caliber AWD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 21 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,500 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 63,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.