Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Dodge Caliber, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2007 Dodge Caliber - 586 complaints in its first 8 years (884 to date)
- 2008 Dodge Caliber - 261 complaints in its first 8 years (360 to date)
- 2009 Dodge Caliber - 153 complaints in its first 8 years (232 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2012 Dodge Caliber - 40 complaints in its first 8 years (49 to date)
- 2010 Dodge Caliber - 111 complaints in its first 8 years (157 to date)
- 2011 Dodge Caliber - 119 complaints in its first 8 years (165 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Caliber | 49 | 40 | 1 |
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 165 | 119 | 2 |
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 157 | 111 | 2 |
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 232 | 153 | 1 |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 360 | 261 | 0 |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 884 | 586 | 4 |
| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V824000 | 2007 | Equipment | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. |
| 16V668000 | 2010-2012 | Seat Belts | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger... |
| 11V315000 | 2011 | Steering | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP... |
| 10V234000 | 2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. |
| 10V197000 | 2010 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE CALIBER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DOOR LOCK ROD IN THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. |
| 08V528000 | 2009 | Power Train | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. |
| 07V196000 | 2007 | Wheels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. |
| 06V493000 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS. |