KnownCarProblemsDodge Caliber Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,848 complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Caliber since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2007, 2008, 2009. The most common problem overall: suspension.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Dodge Caliber problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 49 | Air bags | 1 | 9 |
| 2011 Caliber | 165 | Engine | 2 | 9 |
| 2010 Caliber | 157 | Electrical | 2 | 12 |
| 2009 Caliber | 232 | Transmission | 1 | 13 |
| 2008 Caliber | 360 | Suspension | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 Caliber | 884 | Suspension | 4 | 54 |
10 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Dodge Caliber
- What years of the Dodge Caliber have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2007 (884), 2008 (360), 2009 (232).
- What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caliber?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the suspension (490), electrical (339), body and structure (331).
- Which Dodge Caliber years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2006 (1), 2012 (49), 2010 (157). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.