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2008 Dodge Caliber AWD Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
97,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd. The contact stated that the wiring in the heated seat failed causing the seats to overheat leaving a hole approximately 7 inches behind the seat. The contact stated the rear of the seat was warm and an abnormal odor was detected. In addition, the wiring in the steering column failed causing the wiper blades to fail and the windshield wiper fluid to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the main wiring in the steering column failed and the heated pad, wiring, zone, cover, and seat would need to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10759726, filed 2015-08, 97,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200816%
200711%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD

Electrical system
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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