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2007–2012 · 6 model years

Dodge Caliber recalls & problems by year

10 recalls and 1,847 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2007884 complaints
Most recalls20074 recalls
Crashes reported118in owner complaints
Injuries reported934 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02254506759002007: 884 complaints, 4 recalls2008: 360 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 232 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 157 complaints, 2 recalls2011: 165 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 49 complaints, 1 recalls200720082009201020112012
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2012 Caliber3★24–27 mpg1499360
2011 Caliber3★24–27 mpg21659190
2010 Caliber—23–26 mpg2157123152
2009 Caliber—22–27 mpg1232132110
2008 Caliber—22–26 mpg0360214142
2007 Caliber—22–26 mpg48845418380

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Suspension496
  • Electrical system348
  • Structure335
  • Power train221
  • Vehicle speed control188
  • Engine175
  • Steering173
  • Air bags163