2008 Dodge Caliber engine problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Dodge Caliber — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed…”
filed Jan 18, 2023
“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.
Related service bulletins
THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply is limited.
9004268 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2020
Engine problems in other Caliber years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% |
| 2011 Caliber | 26 | 16% |
| 2010 Caliber | 20 | 13% |
| 2009 Caliber | 22 | 9% |
| 2007 Caliber | 59 | 7% |
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.