2008 DODGE CALIBER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
570
Owner Complaints
0
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.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
Other Model Years of the DODGE CALIBER
- 2006 DODGE CALIBER — 1 complaint
- 2007 DODGE CALIBER — 1,393 complaints
- 2008 DODGE CALIBER (current)
- 2009 DODGE CALIBER — 354 complaints
- 2010 DODGE CALIBER — 246 complaints
- 2011 DODGE CALIBER — 271 complaints
- 2012 DODGE CALIBER — 79 complaints
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- DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 18,729 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints