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#BS-2008-DODCAL-5634

2008 Dodge Caliber Awd

Based on reports from 23 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
25
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 23 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

5 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
11
30–60K
2
60–90K
3
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (11 reports) • Median: 56K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical5 (22%)
Suspension4 (17%)
Drivetrain2 (9%)
Fuel System2 (9%)
Brakes1 (4%)
Suspension:front1 (4%)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly1 (4%)
Structure:body:door1 (4%)

2008 Dodge Caliber Awd: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
10
1
12
5
13
2
14
6
15
2
16
3
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd. Recent trend: increasing.

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2008 Dodge Caliber Awd vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

23

Class avg

152

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Caliber Awd Model Years

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2008 Dodge Caliber Awd: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd is related to the electrical, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd reliable?
The 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd has 23 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2008 Dodge Caliber Awd according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge Caliber Awd problems start?
Based on 19 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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