Dodge Caliber years to avoid
The Dodge Caliber years to avoid are 2007, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
2,919
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
2006–2012
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Caliber years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 1,396 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 570 |
Every Caliber year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 80 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 271 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 246 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 355 | 1 | |
| 2008avoid | 570 | 0 | |
| 2007avoid | 1,396 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Caliber years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Caliber years to avoid are 2007, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Dodge Caliber?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Caliber years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Caliber have?
Across all model years, the Caliber has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,919 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.