Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Caliber 2008 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2008 Dodge Caliber: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

360Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

36Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Suspension113

Engine56

Vehicle Speed Control27

Air Bags23

Brakes23

Wheels16

Lighting14

Fuel and Propulsion System14

Tires12

Visibility9

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7

Seats3

Equipment3

Seat Belts2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension113 complaints

113 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure88 complaints

88 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine56 complaints

56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

No recall campaigns cover this model year.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20071

200811

20099

201011

201128

201224

201327

201444

201546

201660

201718

201826

201931

202010

20214

20227

20233

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.