2008 Dodge Caliber AWD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,522 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2008 dodge caliber would not pass inspection 2 weeks ago. The rear cross member is rotted out, the front control arms are also in need of replacement. There was a k frame recall on 2007, 2009, 2010”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 5, 2018 · Unknown or other
“Coming home from a trip and stopped to put gas in and it was night time and the dash lights would not come on. It happened 3 times now. I do not like driving home with a flashlight. Also the other pro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2018 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Dodge Caliber (Caliber AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–24 / 24–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8/2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Caliber AWD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caliber AWD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD | 0 | 74 |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD
How do I know if my 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.