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Fuel systemPart report

2008 Dodge Caliber Fuel system Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
4%of 360 total for the year
Median mileage
71,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Dodge Caliber, 4% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 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.

“08 Dodge Caliber se. Just riding down the road . Fuel throttle control module light comes on and car quits running while your driving. I was on interstate. Happened several times. Chrysler said it could be a fluke to keep driving it. Someone going to get hurt.. Luckily I was in a lane,where I could just roll into emergency lane.”

NHTSA complaint #10329523, filed 2010-05, 43,000 miles

“My 2008 Dodge Caliber 2.4l turbo just got throttle body issues. I was driving around 30 MPH like normal and my car started going berserk, had to turn it off while parking on the side of the road. It seems dangerous I know this can cause accidents.”

NHTSA complaint #10667520, filed 2014-12, 121,500 miles

“I can drive the car but can't speed up or engine light will flash. If I'm at a stop light too long my car will stall while engine light is flashing and can't turn over engine right away.”

NHTSA complaint #10808866, filed 2015-12, 3 miles

“Car was already warmed and driven for about 5 miles, after stopping at a gas station to refuel and re-starting, it was idling very inconsistently and running rough, shaking. There was a dash indicator for electronic throttle control flashing. I tried driving it and there was jerking and pulling and the transmission wouldn't shift past 2nd, car would not accelerate beyond 12-15 MPH. I made it home (about 2 miles) and left the car for about 6 hours. Upon restarting and warming, the car drove fine. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562465, filed 2014-02, 72,000 miles

“Vehicle was purchased brand new in 2008. December 24th 2013 at only 43,000 miles I had to replace the throttle body which wasn't covered under a warranty and I had to pay $367 to have fixed. My car is in excellent condition & when I spoke with different Dodge dealerships I was told that it's just a glitch that happens to some cars but nobody could tell me why at 43,000 miles I was experiencing a major repair! Also the dealership who fixed the car said that the part was on back order it could take up to 3 months to get part cause evidently the part was in high demand. …”

NHTSA complaint #10567522, filed 2014-03, 43,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201224%
201121%
2010117%
2009115%
2008144%
2007445%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Caliber

Suspension
113 complaints
Body and structure
87 complaints
Electrical system
58 complaints
Engine
43 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
37 complaints
Steering
35 complaints
Other or unknown
28 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Air bags
22 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Wheels
16 complaints
Exterior 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.

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