Dodge Caliber years to avoid
More than twice the Caliber's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Caliber years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Caliber complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Caliber problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension491
- Electrical339
- Body331
- Engine253
- Transmission220
- Acceleration187
- Steering172
- Airbags159
- Lights127
- Fuel system84
- Brakes81
- Seat belts75
Most reported problems on the Dodge Caliber
Stalling 177Headlights 116Check engine light 78Loss of power 74Jerking 53Airbag light 48Grinding brakes 43No deployment 41Wipers 38Overheating 35Won't start 33ABS 33Won't shift 32Transmission failure 21Fuel pump 20Fire or smoke 20Hesitation 17Knocking 16
Dodge Caliber problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 82 | 49 | Airbags | 72,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2011 | 75 | 165 | Engine | 63,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2010 | 73 | 157 | Electrical | 78,000 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2009 | 63 | 232 | Transmission | 80,000 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2008 | 47 | 360 | Suspension | 86,000 | 0 | 21 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 12 | 884 | Suspension | 83,000 | 4 | 54 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 95 | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Dodge Caliber warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Dodge Caliber
What years of the Dodge Caliber should you avoid?
2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Dodge Caliber's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 884, mostly about suspension and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Caliber?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Caliber?
Suspension, with 491 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (339) and body (331).
How many recalls does the Dodge Caliber have?
8 recalls between 2006 and 2012. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.
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