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#BS-2008-DODCAL-62AD

2008 Dodge Caliber

Based on reports from 570 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
570
Crashes
29
Fires
7
Recalls
0
TSBs
51
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 570 complaints, 29 crashes, 7 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

entire front end suspension failed

12 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

engine cradle rotted

8 complaints • Severity 9.8/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission making noises

7 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

106 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 88K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

38
0–30K
88
30–60K
112
60–90K
103
90–120K
67
120–150K
60
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (112 reports) • Median: 88K 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: Suspension (106 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension106 (19%)
Structure:body58 (10%)
Electrical56 (10%)
Engine54 (9%)
Drivetrain36 (6%)
Steering35 (6%)
Other30 (5%)
Speed Control26 (5%)

2008 Dodge Caliber: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, with 106 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 87,607 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 88K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, with 58 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, with 56 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, with 54 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

1
07
16
08
12
09
12
10
40
11
40
12
45
13
71
14
74
15
92
16
26
17
43
18
54
19
17
20
7
21
14
22
6
23

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

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caliber is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is suspension.

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

This vehicle

570

Class avg

152

3.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.

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. 570 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 Model Years

2012201120102009200820072006
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2008 Dodge Caliber: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Dodge Caliber is related to the suspension, with 106 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Dodge Caliber reliable?
The 2008 Dodge Caliber has 570 complaints, 29 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Dodge Caliber 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 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2008 Dodge Caliber according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge Caliber problems start?
Based on 468 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 87,607 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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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