2008 Dodge Caliber Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Suspension (29.4% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Suspension complaints here are 4.7× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 106 · 29.4% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 58 · 16.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 56 · 15.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 43 · 11.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 36 · 10% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 35 · 9.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 360 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY AND OUTER TIE ROD VERY BAD AFFECTING STEERING AND HANDLING. SHIMMIES ON THE HIGHWAY, COULD BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. MECHANIC…”NHTSA complaint 10551831 — filed 11/11/2013 · SUSPENSION
“AT 41000 MILES, OUR 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, SHOULD NOT HAVE NEEDED NEW BALL JOINTS. RESEARCH TELLS ME DODGE HAS BEEN VERY AWARE OF A…”NHTSA complaint 10467789 — filed 07/26/2012 · SUSPENSION
“THE BALL JOINTS HAVE PREMATURELY WORN OUT ON OUR 2008 DODGE CALIBER. AT 40,000 MILES I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND…”NHTSA complaint 10462809 — filed 06/23/2012 · SUSPENSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 106 of 360 NHTSA complaints (29.4%), followed by structure:body (58), electrical system (56), engine (43). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have?
360 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Dodge Caliber's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
