Dodge CALIBER - 2008
424.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Dodge CALIBER, model year 2008.
Sample size: 293 cars, 624 tests and 2,647 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 293 cars
The 2008 Dodge Caliber has a higher overall defect rate than the average car of the same year, with 424 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 337. The Caliber is particularly problematic in categories such as Steering, where it shows a 82% increase in defects compared to the average, as well as in Lights & Electrics and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles. However, it performs better in the 'Other' category, with 30% fewer defects than the average. Notably, the highest defect rates are seen in vehicles with lower mileage, particularly those under 31,000 miles, indicating potential early issues in this model.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 293 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 5.6% better
125.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 78.3% worse
32.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 24.1% worse
31.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 19.2% worse
109.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 39.3% worse
432.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▼ 16.8% worse
59.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 169.3% worse
27.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
- is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
Other
▲ 27.7% better
29.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 260
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 196
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 170
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 126
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 124
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 63
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 124
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 62
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 25