2006 Dodge Caliber 2.0L Diesel · AF56 NJJ
2006 Dodge Caliber (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 197,703 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- DODGE CALIBER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AF56 NJJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/01/2023
- 197,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF56 NJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Dodge Caliber (AF56 NJJ) between August 2009 and January 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (front end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AF56 NJJ Mileage History
- 25/08/200929,574 mi
- 30/01/201337,846 mi+8,272 mi
- 27/01/201453,903 mi+16,057 mi
- 30/12/201471,451 mi+17,548 mi
- 03/01/201571,466 mi+15 mi
- 18/01/201689,643 mi+18,177 mi
- 23/01/201689,972 mi+329 mi
- 18/01/2017116,955 mi+26,983 mi
- 19/01/2017116,957 mi+2 mi
- 03/01/2018137,347 mi+20,390 mi
- 03/01/2019158,330 mi+20,983 mi
- 09/01/2020177,934 mi+19,604 mi
- 09/01/2020177,934 mi
- 11/01/2021184,193 mi+6,259 mi
- 21/01/2021184,198 mi+5 mi
- 10/01/2022189,083 mi+4,885 mi
- 10/01/2022189,083 mi
- 10/01/2023197,703 mi+8,620 mi
Average of roughly 12,568 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Dodge Dodge Caliber
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front Lower Wishbone Bush and Ball Joint DeteriorationModerate
The Caliber's front suspension takes immense strain from the car's 1.4-tonne curb weight and stiff spring rates over British speed cushions and potholes. The rear voided compliance bushes of the lower control arms tear and debond, while the pressed-in lower ball joints develop excessive axial play. Worn arms cause front-end clunking over uneven surfaces, imprecise steering centering, and uneven wear on the inner edges of the front tyres, frequently resulting in an MOT refusal.
- Jatco CVT2 Automatic Transmission Overheating and ShudderSerious
Petrol 2.0-litre Caliber models equipped with the Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission (CVT2) are prone to fluid overheating and internal steel push-belt slip. Over extended motorway runs or under stop-start city driving, degraded NS-2 transmission fluid leads to high internal friction, triggering a high-pitched whining noise, shuddering under acceleration, and engagement of transmission limp-home mode. Many owners neglected scheduled fluid and filter replacement intervals, resulting in scored pulleys and catastrophic transmission failure.
- 2.0 CRD Turbocharger Boost Hose Split and EGR Carbon FoulingModerate
The 2.0 CRD diesel engine is a Volkswagen-sourced 2.0 TDI Pumpe-Düse 16-valve unit (engine code BKD/ECD). The silicone rubber intercooler boost pipes—particularly the lower elbow near the front undertray—suffer oil vapour saturation and heat cycling, leading to longitudinal splits under boost pressure. Concurrently, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and inlet manifold suffer severe carbon choking from short urban journeys, causing the variable geometry turbocharger (VNT) mechanism to stick and triggering sudden loss of power.
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