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2006 Dodge Caliber Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Dodge Caliber with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2007 has 958.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical Caliber year, for its age

#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2006 Dodge Caliber problems

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No recalls for the 2006 Dodge Caliber

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Dodge Caliber. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Caliber

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Suspension

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise emerging from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cross members on both sides needed replacement. The contact also stated that a recall notice was received in reference to the front cross members. The vehicle was repaired under the recall. The mechanic noted at the bottom of the repair receipt that both lower control arms and bolt joints...

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needed replacement because of the cross member's wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired for that failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 66,836.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10852289

Dodge Caliber: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20101572123Electrical systemC
20092321132Transmission & drivetrainC
20083770215SuspensionD
200795845718SuspensionF
20061000SuspensionA
All Caliber years

2006 Dodge Caliber vs rivals

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Questions about the 2006 Dodge Caliber

Does the 2006 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Dodge Caliber right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Caliber?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).

How many complaints has the 2006 Dodge Caliber had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 29, 2016 and the latest on March 29, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2006 Dodge Caliber a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Caliber year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Dodge Caliber years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 2006 Dodge Caliber has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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