The best and worst Dodge Caliber years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Dodge Calibers old enough to judge (2006–2012), the 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2007 and 2009 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2012 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2007 Dodge Caliber · 84.2 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body control and other modules, typically around 98,447 miles; then subframe, cradle and frame corrosion.
2009 Dodge Caliber · 62.9 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically around 97,420 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Dodge Caliber · 0.1 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Control arms, ball joints and bushings, typically around 66,836 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Dodge Caliber year: 42.3 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Dodge Caliber?
Among Dodge Calibers old enough to judge (2006–2012), the 2007 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 84.2, about 2.0× a typical Dodge Caliber year. The 2009 also stands out.
What is the best year for the Dodge Caliber?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Dodge Calibers from 2006–2012: 0.1, against 42.3 for a typical year.
What goes wrong on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
The most-reported problem on the 2007 Dodge Caliber is body control and other modules, typically around 98,447 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.