Major Problems with Dodge Caliber Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Dodge Caliber to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Dodge Caliber

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Dodge Caliber.

Model Year	Complaints
2012 Caliber	37
2011 Caliber	122
2010 Caliber	125
2009 Caliber	194
2008 Caliber	334
2007 Caliber	804

Worst 3 Dodge Caliber complaints

2007 Dodge Caliber CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Victims: 4 Mileage: 8000 miles

2010 Dodge Caliber UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 4 Mileage: 123500 miles

2009 Dodge Caliber SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 3 Mileage: 14500 miles

Browse Dodge Caliber complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Caliber owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION my car currently has 23000 miles on it and still under standard warranty. within the last month & 1/2 or...	336 ~ 78895 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the left tail light fixture has accumulated approximately 7.25 inches of water/moisture in side of it. the right tail light...	288 ~ 78720 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while looking at the under carriage of my 2011 dodge caliber flakes of black pain peeling off the front subframe....	180 ~ 94996 miles
POWER TRAIN ignition key can be removed from any position. drive neutral reverse or any. this lets vehicle key be removed without...	164 ~ 84709 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ignition key can be removed from any position. drive neutral reverse or any. this lets vehicle key be removed without...	161 ~ 75288 miles
ENGINE ignition key can be removed from any position. drive neutral reverse or any. this lets vehicle key be removed without...	157 ~ 82021 miles
STEERING my car currently has 23000 miles on it and still under standard warranty. within the last month & 1/2 or...	140 ~ 73455 miles
AIR BAGS a car hit us in the passenger door we rolled and slid and none of the side curtain air bags	126 ~ 43491 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the left tail light fixture has accumulated approximately 7.25 inches of water/moisture in side of it. the right tail light...	108 ~ 79393 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the left tail light fixture has accumulated approximately 7.25 inches of water/moisture in side of it. the right tail light...	103 ~ 86861 miles
SEAT BELTS i was involved in a car accident on thursday where i hit a guard rail pretty hard and dead on....	70 ~ 31687 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the 2011 dodge caliber i purchased had seven (7) miles on it when i test drove it. the vehicle has...	59 ~ 37430 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM this car just droped power on the highway at 60mph to 15 mph with no warning had to fight my...	51 ~ 103019 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle was receiving repairs for state inspection...	50 ~ 44585 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my oils and fluid levels were fine. i have about 74 000 on my vehicle and just had a recent...	43 ~ 82717 miles
WHEELS driving home from work around 8:15pm. on wednesday february 12th 2014. i was making a left hand turn onto one...	39 ~ 69336 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i notice where ever my car has been parked for a couple of hours or more when i put it...	38 ~ 74127 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the front cross member had holes and cracks...	36 ~ 95865 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. while driving 35 mph the contact noticed that an object fractured from...	30 ~ 94853 miles
STRUCTURE i have a dodge 2011 caliber..i recently bought it back on may 4 2011..within one week i had a water...	30 ~ 65906 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE etc light coming on with check engine light. locks out gas pedal and leaves you coasting on the road hoping...	25 ~ 55984 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled. the...	24 ~ 41643 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall at any time. also...	24 ~ 24363 miles
TIRES please note this car has been difficult since i bought it. between the tires brakes and rotors there have been...	21 ~ 16705 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my vehicle is still waiting to be serviced for the recall for the airbags. also my windshield wipers come on...	20 ~ 81937 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES while inflating a customer's tire the valve stem/tpms sensor cracked....	12 ~ 43847 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while making a slow speed right turn (into our driveway) the steering locked/ car stalled. the vehicle is a one...	12 ~ 25009 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. the contact stated while driving at 10 mph the vehicle stalled. the...	11 ~ 57045 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING 2007 dodge caliber sxt-35k miles. purchased brand new. no accidents. tierod is in need of being replaced already. failed inspection	8 ~ 35521 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS after getting misleading directions and going down an unknown road and ending at a stop sign the driver of the...	7 ~ 31454 miles
EQUIPMENT my name is [xxx] & my wife was driving down the road at about 55 miles per hour & the...	7 ~ 51194 miles
SEATS my caliber was moving straight down a city street and was rear-ended. the ahr in the headrests deployed on both...	6 ~ 23986 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph the brakes...	5 ~ 30417 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT failure of both front lower ball joints. caused pulling while drive and turning. *tr...	5 ~ 17400 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i had been driving for a few hours at approximate 65 mph. some of which was on cruise. all of...	5 ~ 38455 miles
VALVE > TIRES 3 out of 4 valve stem's had to be replace on my car due to material defect...contacted dodge due to...	5 ~ 67844 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the car started having stalling problems less than a year after purchase. stalling problems are more common during rainy periods...	5 ~ 39914 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the engine stalled...	4 ~ 113500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING low beam headlight on passenger side will not turn on took into a shop and they said that it is...	4 ~ 88155 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2007 dodge caliber 1.8 liter 5 speed stalls at idle in traffic or when coasting to a stop. when this...	4 ~ 23015 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a non-certified mechanic...	3 ~ 52296 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the engine stalled...	3 ~ 38227 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2009 dodge caliber. consumer states smell of gas leak and melted wires going to the fuel pump.*tgw the wires also	3 ~ 9853 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2009 dodge caliber. consumer states smell of gas leak and melted wires going to the fuel pump.*tgw the wires also	3 ~ 49333 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY we parked our 2008 dodge caliper for three days and when we drove next the head light switch would not...	3 ~ 74933 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn defect on 2008 dodge caliber. horn does not work despite 3 attempts to repair by dealer. purchased at heritage...	3 ~ 52269 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS after getting misleading directions and going down an unknown road and ending at a stop sign the driver of the...	3 ~ 30653 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. on december 26 2009 while taking packages out the vehicle the gear...	3 ~ 30685 miles
VISIBILITY 09 dodge caliber. vibration of entire car in what manufacturer calls wind buffeting defect. start of vibration at 45 to...	3 ~ 25633 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC my husband and cousin were in this car some how lost control on a clear dry day and rolled. they	3 ~ 15667 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. the vehicle has firestone affinity tires. while driving 8 mph the front passenger...	3 ~ 2667 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving the traction control and the throttle...	2 ~ 51750 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when...	2 ~ 64619 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2007 dodge caliber. i can remove the key from the ignition without putting the car in "park"....	2 ~ 94500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i would like to report a defect with my 2007 dodge caiber.the inside handle on the drivers side door peeled...	2 ~ 49000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER on 7/9/10 i pulled into a parking space @ office where i work i took my foot off the gas...	2 ~ 48 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while using the heated seat option the driver side seat stopped working. the...	2 ~ 79672 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 09/2009 vehicle died while driving in middle of traffic towed to dealer suggested car had an electrical problem and fixed....	2 ~ 41350 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1. 2009 dodge caliber sxt while driving the electric door locks will unlock and then lock themselves. this happens at...	2 ~ 1117 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated the tires were wearing prematurely. the tires were replaced...	2 ~ 56500 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving at an unknown speed in the rain the windshield wipers stopped...	2 ~ 60420 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT on 08/09/08 i took my vehicle to get checked i had already been having problems with my brake light coming...	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the exhaust pipe protrudes too far from the rear of the vehicle making it possible for small children to receive...	2 ~ 30007 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY when it is cold out and there is any type of precipitation. the power windows will not roll down. you...	2 ~ 40000 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2007 dodge caliber has an off idle hesitation when you start to pull a way from a stop light...	2 ~ 17379 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dodge caliber manual transmission with 1.8 l engine. i have had the vehicle stall while driving in slow moving traffic...	2 ~ 2260 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving 70 mph the contact's husband noticed hot water leaking from under...	2 ~ 14500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at 12 000 miles i started to have a severe vibration when braking. i contacted the auto dealer immediately and...	2 ~ 12000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS passenger's side airbag disarms itself at random with or without occupant in psgr seat. dealer checked and calibrated seat sensor	2 ~ 600 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT on this date my wife and i noticed the l headlight of our 2007 dodge caliber r/t was inoperable. once...	1
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2009 dodge caliber started emitting some terrible sounds while being driven in the city yesterday (10/20/2016). this occurred when...	1 ~ 93325 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2009 dodge caliber started emitting some terrible sounds while being driven in the city yesterday (10/20/2016). this occurred when...	1 ~ 93325 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact noticed excessive mist within the rear passenger side tail light....	1 ~ 38000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact noticed excessive mist within the rear passenger side tail light....	1 ~ 38000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph the brakes...	1 ~ 34248 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph the engine light...	1 ~ 68000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the accelerator pedal...	1 ~ 55000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2009 dodge caliber. consumer writes in regards to a recall notice for front seats. *smd the consumer stated it was...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING having electrical issues with the low beams on the headlights. it started as one light not working then went to...	1 ~ 117000 miles
HUB > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance when...	1 ~ 53000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact was driving 75 mph when the transmission warning light illuminated...	1 ~ 50000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY 2010 dodge cailber. consumer writes in regards to front windshield problem. *tgw the consumer stated while driving home he noticed...	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2007 dodge caliber. consumer writes to express that he believes there is a serious design flaw in the vehicle. consumer...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING 4 sets of headlight have blown on the car in the last 6 months. then my gears aren't shifting correctly...	1 ~ 48585 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber sxt. while examining the vehicle the contact noticed that moisture was building up...	1 ~ 55000 miles
PARKING BRAKE on 08/09/08 i took my vehicle to get checked i had already been having problems with my brake light coming...	1
KNEE BOLSTER > AIR BAGS was traveling 30 to 35 mph west on highway approaching intersection with green light another 4 door sedan traveling east...	1 ~ 3992 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the dealer has had my vehicle a total of 27 days not including the days it is currently at the...	1 ~ 29558 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the vehicle came equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 tires size p215/55r18. all four...	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION rattling noise from the tires since i bought it. everytime i go over any bumps in the road but especially...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2007 dodge caliber has an off idle hesitation when you start to pull a way from a stop light...	1 ~ 5200 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tail pipe of car is cut too short sometimes smell exhaust fumes in car. *jb...	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving 30 mph cold water dripped from the dashboard and then the...	1 ~ 1000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at 12 000 miles i started to have a severe vibration when braking. i contacted the auto dealer immediately and...	1 ~ 12000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at 12 000 miles i started to have a severe vibration when braking. i contacted the auto dealer immediately and...	1 ~ 12000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL my passenger side air bag light goes on and off indicating a failure. this light will at random go on	1 ~ 12000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine stalls on 1.8l 5 speed manual transmission. since purchasing in nov 2006 the engine has stalled over 20 times...	1 ~ 10 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my wife was driving to work on the garden state parkway(nj) about 9:15 a.m. on jan 12 2007 the car...	1 ~ 1932 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated the brakes failed to respond as the front right wheel began to shake and pulled to...	1 ~ 6000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT my 2007 dodge caliber has experience a pulling in the front end that started after 3 000 miles. the car...	1 ~ 3000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY my 2007 dodge caliber has experience a pulling in the front end that started after 3 000 miles. the car...	1 ~ 3000 miles

FAQ

What year Dodge Caliber is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 6 years, Dodge Caliber models of 2012, 2011, 2010 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Dodge Caliber?

Dodge Caliber models of 2007 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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