Dodge CALIBER - 2009
421.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Dodge CALIBER, model year 2009.
Sample size: 112 cars, 232 tests and 977 recorded faults.
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Quick summary
Total: 112 cars
The 2009 Dodge Caliber shows a significantly higher overall defect rate of 421 per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 310 per 100. This represents a 36% increase over the average for that year. Notably, the Caliber exhibits higher issues related to brakes, steering, and equipment, with defect rates in these categories considerably exceeding the average for similar vehicles. In terms of mileage trends, the highest defect rate appears in the 124,000+ miles segment, indicating that older models may face more challenges. Overall, while tyre wear is a common concern, this model's standout issues lie primarily in specific mechanical areas rather than general wear and tear.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 112 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 24.8% worse
146.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 58.9% worse
25.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 14.1% worse
26.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 0.1% worse
81.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 100 tests
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 52.4% worse
456.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 100 tests
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▼ 16.4% worse
48.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 201.2% worse
25.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 7.3% better
31.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 44
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
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: 15
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10