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Dodge Caliber vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2012 - 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability by Generation2012 - 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
66% Best 153% Worst
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2009 - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability by Generation2009 - 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
72.285714285714% Best 164% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
No problems so far. full 2008 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
About 2000 miles driven, no problems to report. Perfect. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
I have put 57,000 miles on this car with only a few minor issues after delivery during the first 3,000 miles. No problems since. Most reliable car I have ever owed. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Only have about 8,000 miles on it, but so far so good! Only problem was failure start due to a defective Astro Start unit which drained the battery. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
Dodge Caliber Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The ball joints and lower control arms should not be junk at 45K miles. Brakes AND rotors before 30k? full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Had to replace brakes and rotors at 33,000 miles. Since day 1, mysterious water leak makes drip sound after rain. Floors in front and back on passenger side often damp or wet and get smelly. Been told it would take extensive testing to find problem. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
I was concerned that the car might have reliability issues, partly because it was a new model. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Already had a couple of problems with this car in the first year that required dealer maintenance. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
No problems so far. full 2008 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
About 2000 miles driven, no problems to report. Perfect. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
I have put 57,000 miles on this car with only a few minor issues after delivery during the first 3,000 miles. No problems since. Most reliable car I have ever owed. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Only have about 8,000 miles on it, but so far so good! Only problem was failure start due to a defective Astro Start unit which drained the battery. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
Dodge Caliber Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
The ball joints and lower control arms should not be junk at 45K miles. Brakes AND rotors before 30k? full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Had to replace brakes and rotors at 33,000 miles. Since day 1, mysterious water leak makes drip sound after rain. Floors in front and back on passenger side often damp or wet and get smelly. Been told it would take extensive testing to find problem. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
I was concerned that the car might have reliability issues, partly because it was a new model. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review
2007 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Already had a couple of problems with this car in the first year that required dealer maintenance. full 2007 Dodge Caliber review