2008 Dodge Caliber recalls and problems
No recalls and 360 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Caliber.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2008 Dodge Caliber recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
My vehicle has created a rotten subframe that holds my 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 battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that…
My car shuts down while driving These cars recalled July10 2008 Mine was made April18 2008 but has the same issue It could cost lives
Rear subframe rusted right through control rods snapped rear end of car dropped down. Upon researching they know that this is bad and unsafe even gave a 10 year extended warranty for front and rear subframe so how long will and how many complaints before this is an actual recall. I see here in your complaints that…
I’ve only had the car since Aug. Im the second owner, it drove just fine. Then I got an oil change. Then the car began to rev down hill and struggled to make it uphill. Then my exhaust became excessively loud. Then the wheel became loose ,and started pulling ALOT. I was on my way to get an alignment this morning and…
Caliber model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 884 | 54 | 18 |
| 2008 | 0 | 360 | 21 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 232 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 157 | 12 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 165 | 9 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2007 Caliber has the most complaints (884). All Dodge Caliber years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Dodge Caliber as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
- Owners have filed 360 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (113 complaints), followed by structure (87).
- How many 2008 Dodge Caliber complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 21 of 360 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 14 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 2, 2023.