Dodge Caliber

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,770 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

64%

Total Tests

1,770

Highest Pass Rate

2006 (66%)

Years Covered

About the Dodge Caliber

The Dodge Caliber was MOT tested 1,770 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2006 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 66% from 368 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 62%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Dodge Caliber has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 95,385 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 89,813 miles.

Compared to the Dodge brand average of 84%, the Caliber is 20 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Dodge models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,427

Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

vs average of all models-18% (82% avg)

vs Dodge brand average-20% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Dodge Caliber by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	65%	270	89,813 mi
2008	64%	648	93,965 mi
2007	62%	484	101,095 mi
2006	66%	368	95,385 mi

Questions about the Dodge Caliber

Is the Dodge Caliber reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2006 to 2009), the Dodge Caliber averages a 64% MOT pass rate, from 1,770 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 66%.

Which year Dodge Caliber has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Dodge Caliber has the highest MOT pass rate at 66%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 62%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.