2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD
The 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (5 complaints), Suspension (4 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY 2008 DODGE CALIBER WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION 2 WEEKS AGO. THE REAR CROSS MEMBER IS ROTTED OUT, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ARE ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THERE WAS A K FRAME RECALL ON 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012, BUT NOT 2008. THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IT HAS RUINED MY NEW TIRES. I DROVE THE CAR BACK TO MY HOUSE AND PARKED IT. IT IS GOING TO COST ME $2000 FOR REPAIRS. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED JANUARY OF 2018.
COMING HOME FROM A TRIP AND STOPPED TO PUT GAS IN AND IT WAS NIGHT TIME AND THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. I DO NOT LIKE DRIVING HOME WITH A FLASHLIGHT. ALSO THE OTHER PROBLEM WE HAVE IS WE HAD. OUR OIL CHANGED AND WE'RE TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTING OUT AND THE OIL PAN WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON
COMING HOME FROM A TRIP AND STOPPED TO PUT GAS IN AND IT WAS NIGHT TIME AND THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. I DO NOT LIKE DRIVING HOME WITH A FLASHLIGHT. ALSO THE OTHER PROBLEM WE HAVE IS WE HAD. OUR OIL CHANGED AND WE'RE TOLD THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTING OUT AND THE OIL PAN WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON
WHEN FUELING CAR GAS INTAKE CUTS OFF REPEATEDLY. TAKES AT LEAST 10 MINUTES TO PUT GAS IN CAR. HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY 7 - 8 MONTHS.
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL PICTURE CAME ON DASH AS I WAS TRYING TO START CAR TO LEAVE FROM MY HOME. CAR SHUT OFF AND DOES THE SAME THING AGAIN AND AGAIN. DONT WANT TO RUN BATTERY DOWN. CAR STILL IN GARAGE AT HOME.
Safety Rating for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
H-32 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER DODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT DISABLED THREE ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC MONITORS. WITHOUT MONITORS, AN IMPROPERLY OPERATING COMPONENT MAY GO UNDETECTED AND RESULT IN EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. 1/23/09. *PE
H-32 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CHRYSLER DODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT DISABLED THREE ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC MONITORS. WITHOUT MONITORS, AN IMPROPERLY OPERATING COMPONENT MAY GO UNDETECTED AND RESULT IN EXCESSIVE EXHAUST EMISSIONS. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. 1/23/09. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CALIBER AWD
- 2007 DODGE CALIBER AWD — 128 complaints
- 2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD (current)
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