Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Dodge Caliber. Hover a bar for the count.
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2007 Dodge Caliber - 1,396 complaints
- 2008 Dodge Caliber - 570 complaints
- 2009 Dodge Caliber - 355 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2010 Dodge Caliber - 246 complaints
- 2009 Dodge Caliber - 355 complaints
- 2008 Dodge Caliber - 570 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Caliber | 80 | 1 |
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 271 | 2 |
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 246 | 2 |
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 355 | 1 |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 570 | 0 |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 1,396 | 4 |
| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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. A list of the affect |
| 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 v |
| 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 COM |
| 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. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH |
| 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. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACT |
| 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. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS |
| 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. |