The Lemon IndexAll cars · Dodge Caliber · 2008
2008 Dodge Caliber. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,100 and 53,000 miles. Median 37,271, from 53 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 24% |
| Tires | 16% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Electrical | 13% |
| Speed control | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 51
Dodge filed 51 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is…
- Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil…
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Optional | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 24 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 23 / 27 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 23 / 29 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 21 / 25 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | 4Wheel or AWD | 21 / 24 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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