2008 Dodge Caliber exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2008 Dodge Caliber — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was stationary, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and the turn signal blinkers no longer illuminated when prompted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
filed Jun 14, 2016
“My 2008 dodge caliber passenger head light only works on "high beam" while both stationary and in motion. Replacing the bulb does not fix the issue. It is due to a defect in the tipm box. This is a known issue and has received recognition even in the news more than once…”
filed May 4, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Caliber years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 Caliber | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 Caliber | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 Caliber | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 Caliber | 93 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Caliber
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.