2008 Dodge Caliber power train problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Dodge Caliber — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After reaching 100k miles, I took the car to the dealership to have the transmission flushed. Since then my transmission over heats when I drive 65 or more mph. I brought it back to the same dealer about a year later and they wanted to charge me $1500. I walked out! I drive 64 mph to keep it from…”
filed Sep 20, 2020
“While driving my car speed lowered and the trans temp light and esp light and traction control and etb module light came car won't go over 40 and remains in limp mode even after taking it to the shop”
filed May 31, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference with shift lever
9004266 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2020TRANSMISSION, 5 Speed On replacing OE transmission 05106567A$/68042567A$ with reman transmission R8142074A$ replace with new Hydraulic Clutch Tube 05273429A$ to avoid interference with shift lever
9004266 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2020
Power Train problems in other Caliber years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% |
| 2011 Caliber | 17 | 10% |
| 2010 Caliber | 17 | 11% |
| 2009 Caliber | 64 | 28% |
| 2007 Caliber | 80 | 9% |
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.