Overview & Reviews

The enthusiast-oriented Dodge Caliber SRT4 makes its debut this year, bringing with it a turbocharged 285-horsepower engine. The rest of the 2008 lineup is pretty much unchanged. Caliber SXT and R/T models have some additional standard equipment this year, and all Calibers get new chrome accents within their cabins.

• Versatile interior, available all-wheel drive, wide range of engine choices.

• Sluggish acceleration from CVT-equipped models, low-quality interior materials, unimpressive build quality, several important safety features are optional rather than standard.

User Reviews:

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  Bad Transmission - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By Kerry - October 13 - 10:30 pm

  We bought a new Caliber in April 08 and had to take it back in August because 3d gear went out. Took 3 weeks to rebuild the transmission. Two days later, back to tighten bolts and plug in sensor. 2 weeks later, dropping out of 5th gear. They drove it and said nothing is wrong. Still dropping out of 5th and am now afraid to put my children in for a drive.

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  2008 sxt dodge caliber 2.0 L 4door - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By William - September 22 - 6:14 pm

  This is an update to my experience as posted on 08/21/08 by William. Shortly after getting this car I began to notice a clanking (metal slapping metal) noise, it was believed that an lower control arm was the concern, then the passenger front strut, it was replaced but still is making this clanking noise. So thirty gallons of fuel 750 miles just to the dealerships within thirty days and the problem has Not been fixed with around 2,250 miles on the car. The dealership manager tells me they have to follow a repair process for my/your protection? Today they sprayed some brake cleaner type chemical on the brakes and area. Guess what? It still didnt fix it. I think my dodge buying is over.

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  sxt - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By maxsxt - August 6 - 7:37 am

  Only bought this car because we needed reliability and room for our newborn, which it excels at! Besides that the gas mileage of the 2.0l and CVT is horrible, as bad as my last v8. The CVT is very smooth, great for a sleeping baby. However, it causes a frighteningly slow throttle response time, especially noticeable when pulling out into traffic. Also has bad blind spots and makes a horrible drumming noise when you roll down a back window going any over 30 mph

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  Gas Mileage-Hah! - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By Alan Sanders - August 1 - 8:37 am

  Advertised mileage with the 2.0 CVT with sport stick is 31 city/39 hwy. On a 1,100km trip we used 104 litres of gas for an average of about 25 mpg and this was mostly highway. Seats 4 comfortably, but only space for 2 big suitcases. OK little car, but a gas guzzler. Struggles going up hills, feels way underpowered.

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  Poor Gas Mileage - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By Louis Schmidt - July 22 - 8:41 pm

  The 2.4 L, 172 HP auto transmission does not get near the advertised mileage. Local driving averages between 17 and 18 mpg. Open road better but well under advertised 25 mpg. Quality control appears to have taken the day off when my car was assembled. The front hood and rear hatch are not centered. Roof molding is loose.

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  In the shop - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By tinkerbell83 - May 7 - 11:20 am

  I have owned this car for less than 5 months. I would have to say that it is reliable for a now considering that I just drive to and from work. Recently, I had to take it in for the interior shaking and at 2500 rpms it sounds like it is going to blow. Poor blind spots. Very roomy though.

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  trouble starting - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By sean - May 4 - 2:09 am

  I bought an 08 Dodge caliber sept. 07 and ever since its been nothing but trouble! I have had shorts in my speakers and problems starting the car, its been in the shop several times for this problem and now Dodge is avoiding me because they dont want to deal with the problems they sold to me. Is there anyone else having this problem or any suggestions on what to do Im so frustrated and dont know what to do anymore! If youre looking to get a caliber theyre nice but I strongly recommend you do not get one and look into something else

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  Cheap car for daily driver - 2008 Dodge Caliber
  By Kris - April 24 - 3:18 pm

  This car is ok for a daily commuter car or first car for a new driver. Its poky to say the least, and the CVT is probably the worst drivetrain combo. It will rev to 3-4k and feel like youre crawling to cruising speed. Just dont plan on spinning the 18" tires anytime. The interior is cheap and hard. Extremely hard plastic is everywhere, but the car remains quiet so far. The radio and air work well, but the air cabin cleaner does little if anything noticeable. One major problem is the styling on the exterior, trying to keep it clean. The fender flares look aggressive but do little more than make the doors a magnet for road tar, grime, and rock nicks. Good car with a great warrant