2008 Dodge Caliber suspension problems
113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Dodge Caliber — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear subframe rusted right through control rods snapped rear end of car dropped down. Upon researching they know that this is bad and unsafe even gave a 10 year extended warranty for front and rear subframe so how long will and how many complaints before this is an actual recall. I see here in your…”
filed Dec 11, 2022
“I’ve only had the car since Aug. Im the second owner, it drove just fine. Then I got an oil change. Then the car began to rev down hill and struggled to make it uphill. Then my exhaust became excessively loud. Then the wheel became loose ,and started pulling ALOT. I was on my way to get an…”
filed Dec 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Caliber years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% |
| 2011 Caliber | 30 | 18% |
| 2010 Caliber | 26 | 17% |
| 2009 Caliber | 61 | 26% |
| 2007 Caliber | 255 | 29% |
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.