2008 DODGE CALIBER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

570

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 7 Fires 2 Deaths

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 DODGE CALIBER

The 2008 DODGE CALIBER has received a total of 570 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (106 complaints), Structurebody (58 complaints), and Electrical System (56 complaints).

Recalls for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER

570 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspension
Complaints: 106 3 Crashes
Structurebody
Complaints: 58 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 56 1 Crash 2 Fires
Engine
Complaints: 43 1 Crash 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 36
Steering
Complaints: 35
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 28
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 26
Air Bags
Complaints: 20 10 Crashes 9 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 16
Service Brakes
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 12
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 11
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 10
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 8
Structure
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 7
Tires
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Equipment
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Deaths
Air Bagsknee Bolster
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11535980 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
My vehicle has created a rotten subframe that holds my engine
#11535980 | STEERING | | N/A miles
My vehicle has created a rotten subframe that holds my engine
#11535980 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
My vehicle has created a rotten subframe that holds my engine
#11502388 | ENGINE | | 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unstated computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The contact stated that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and the mechanics has not found a resolution to the problem yet.
#11502388 | STEERING | | 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unstated computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The contact stated that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and the mechanics has not found a resolution to the problem yet.

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Safety Rating for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DODGE CALIBER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

RRT-08-070 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

CHRYSLER: 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 SPECIFICATION. *PE

21-014-08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: INCORRECT REPORTING OF DTC P0730 FOR DTC P0717. *NJ

18-020-08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0300 AND/OR P0301 AND/OR P0302 AND/OR P0303 AND/OR P0304 SET. *NJ

18-022-08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: IDLE OSCILLATION AFTER FUEL FILL WITH OR WITHOUT CLICKING SOUND FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NJ

18-011-08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: MILL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR P2270. *NJ

18-014-08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0234 AND/OR P0128. EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L TURBO ENGINE BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 4, 2008. *NJ

NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 DODGE CALIBER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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