2008 Dodge Caliber Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Dodge Caliber, and owners have filed 360 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. 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.
360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Dodge Caliber have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA; 21 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,765 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 60 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My vehicle has created a rotten subframe that holds my engine”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2023 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The batte”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 18, 2023 · Engine
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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caliber model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 4 | 884 |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 0 | 360 |
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 232 |
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2 | 157 |
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2 | 165 |
| 2012 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 49 |
Checking a specific 2008 Dodge Caliber
How do I know if my 2008 Dodge Caliber 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.