Dodge Caliber problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 233 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Dodge Caliber (2007–2012). The 2007 Caliber has the most serious complaints, most often about suspension.

Complaints
233
Recalls
5
Model years
6
Worst year
2007

Complaints by model year

812007242008382009322010462011122012
NHTSA complaints per Dodge Caliber model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Dodge Caliber years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2007 Dodge Caliber — 81 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Suspension
  2. 2011 Dodge Caliber — 46 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Suspension
  3. 2009 Dodge Caliber — 38 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Suspension
  4. 2010 Dodge Caliber — 32 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Suspension

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2012 (12 complaints).

Every Dodge Caliber model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2012 Caliber121001Body & Structure
2011 Caliber462032Suspension
2010 Caliber321002Suspension
2009 Caliber385010Suspension
2008 Caliber240000Suspension
2007 Caliber815222Suspension

Most common Dodge Caliber problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    94 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    54 complaints
  • Electrical System
    36 complaints
  • Airbags
    26 complaints
  • Steering
    22 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    22 complaints
  • Engine
    17 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    17 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    14 complaints
  • Lighting
    13 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Dodge Caliber received by NHTSA each month.

Dodge Caliber recalls

  • Recall 17V824000Dec 21, 201761,791 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  • Recall 16V668000Sep 15, 20161,435,625 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

  • Recall 11V315000Jun 8, 201111,096 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

  • Recall 10V234000Jun 3, 201024,825 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.

  • Recall 10V197000May 11, 2010123 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: An unlatched door could increase the risk of an unbelted front seat passenger being ejected from the vehicle.

Other Dodge models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology