Dodge Caliber vs Toyota Highlander
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Dodge Caliber | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,919 | 7,196 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2012 | 1997–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 170 | 704 |
| Fires reported | 49 | 88 |
| Injuries reported | 94 | 384 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 10 |
| Most complained-about part | Suspension | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.8% | 16.5% |
Dodge Caliber by year
What breaks
Suspension
497
17.0%
Electrical System
348
11.9%
Body & Structure
335
11.5%
Engine & Cooling
255
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
221
7.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
188
6.4%
Steering
173
5.9%
Airbags
163
5.6%
Toyota Highlander by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,021
14.2%
Brakes
753
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
718
10.0%
Electrical System
627
8.7%
Other & Unspecified
615
8.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
531
7.4%
Body & Structure
453
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
447
6.2%