How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Dodge Caliber: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 6 model years of the Dodge Caliber on record, 2012 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags). 2007 has the most recall campaigns (4).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2012	1	40	5	AIR BAGS	24 MPG
2011	2	40	3	SUSPENSION	24 MPG
2010	2	40	3	SUSPENSION	25 MPG
2009	1	40	5	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	23 MPG
2008	0	40	0	SUSPENSION	22 MPG
2007	4	40	5	SUSPENSION	22 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Dodge Caliber

Questions

Which Dodge Caliber year has the most complaints?: Of 6 model years of the Dodge Caliber on record, 2012 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most recalls?: 2007 has the most recall campaigns (4).
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.