2008 Dodge Caliber AWD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 29%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
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.
“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“While getting a maryland state inspection on a low mileage (56k) garage kept Dodge caliber the car failed due both the front and rear subframe had excessive rust, fractures and holes. Both the subframes crossmembers will need to be replaced. There is a recall on the 2007 for this exact issue but it is not honored on the 2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10732367, filed 2015-07, 56,708 miles“Front tires prematurely worn out due to both lower control arms and both lower ball joints failing completely. Car has 38k miles and is garage kept. Had to buy 4 new tires at a cost of $650.00 and now both control arms and ball joints at a cost of $580.00. Vehicle is not road worthy. This should not happen with these low miles. The mechanic said the front wheels were very close to falling off of the car. Can you help?”
NHTSA complaint #10483553, filed 2012-11, 38,000 miles“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“Found both lower control arm's worn to a point where the tires had to be replaced also. And the vehicle would not pass nys inspection because of worn ball joints.”
NHTSA complaint #10545486, filed 2013-09, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026829Sep 29, 2008Chrysler: lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts. Vehicles were shipped with front lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts that may not be tightened to…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 29% |
| 2007 | 26 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle 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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