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2008 Dodge Caliber Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 360 total for the year
Median mileage
38,542miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 1% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,542 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“My complaint is not focused on the auto manufacturer. It is directed toward the auto insurance industry, and in particular nationwide insurance based in columbus, oh. I was recently involved in an auto accident, and a nationwide client rear-ended my new 2008 Dodge Caliber. It was less then 1 week old at the time of the accident, and had fewer then 300 miles on it. Nationwide promptly agreed to repair the vehicle by replacing the bumper. …”

NHTSA complaint #10235832, filed 2008-07, 283 miles

“We parked our 2008 Dodge caliper for three days and when we drove next the head light switch would not activate the head lights at all, the auxiliary driving lights would not work, the wind shied wipers will not work (front or back) the wind shield washer will not work. The head lights do come on automatic when you start the vehicle and then they stay on until you turn the ignition switch off. The hazard lights will come on and flash but that is the only thing that is connected to the driver's column that will work. …”

NHTSA complaint #10454980, filed 2012-04, 76,800 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200910%
200831%
2007101%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Caliber

Suspension
113 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Caliber

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology