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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 21-24/24-26 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.8L I4 148HP
2.4L I4 172HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.5
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 3.5
Overall: 3.6
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2008 Dodge Caliber
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2008 Dodge Caliber
1. Very roomy inside
2. Nice handling
3. Awesome gadgets
4. Sassy looks
5. Quiet ride
Top 5 Cons of 2008 Dodge Caliber
1. Stronger engine
2. Better gas mileage
3. Back visibility
4. Arm rest not comfortable
5. Remote hatch opener
2008 Dodge Caliber Reviews by Consumers
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By Terry718
Submitted 2010-09-26 14:41:37
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
I like the appearance and get many compliments.
It hauls my two kids around and the seats clean up well after they try to destroy them.
I get great gas mileage and it handles daily around-town driving and monthly 400mile trips to the city.
We love the onboard GPS and Sirius!
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
The airplane sounding engine, remote hatch, touch-screen stereo, power seats would be nice.
There is also an annoying rotory/rubbing sound and feeling in the front end when the car gets up over 20-30mph. Garage has been troubleshooting for a year now.
Replaced front left strut, wheel bearing, axle, rotors and break pad.
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
Overall this has been a wonderful family compact car. I downsized from the Grand Caravan. This car reminds me a lot of the 87 Dodge Charger I had as a teen. I would buy one again if I get another compact.
My major frustration has been the front end noise that the mechanics can't seem to find. So far the service has been great---I have not had to pay out of pocket for anything.
By Angela Young
Submitted 2011-08-09 17:58:28
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
The gas mileage.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Truck button.
Automatic seat.
Sunroof.
More power.
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
I agree the car is a head turner, but I had to replace the alternator on the car that I have and now I'm having a problem when the car gets too hot. The temp oil light comes on and the car slows down and I have to pull over on the side until the car cools down. hmmmmmm Makes you wounder right.. But overall, it is a nice car for a small family that doesn't do a lot of traveling.
By Ashley
Submitted 2010-12-24 12:31:10
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
The overall look, how it looks like an SUV but is small and compact like a car...
It gets great gas mileage...
The cooler is a nice gadget in the summer...
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
A hatch opener...
Automatic seats...
And they all should have interior reading lights. Mine doesn't and I know that's an option but only when buying new...
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
Okay the look of the car is nice... it's stylish and modern... And the gas mileage is great... But I bought my car used in July 2010, when I bought it I loved this car... 6 months later I wish I never did! I started to hear a noise in the front end... It sounded like it was in the tire... Well when I took the car to get looked at I get a phone call telling me it's the transmission!!! OKAY... my car has only 53k miles on it!!! So I did some researching, coming to find that these cars are known for that!! The transmission are junk..disposable.. and will keep needing replaced every 20-50k miles!!! SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY A DODGE CALIBER, DON'T!! I REGRET GETTING MINE!! IT MAY BE PRETTY BUT THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, WHEEL BEARINGS..ECT.. WILL NEED REPLACED TIME AFTER TIME!!!
By martin keit
Submitted 2010-11-29 14:14:26
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Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Getting water in rear floor area driver side. Had it to the dealership once before to fix.
Now 5 months later, after last rain storm found water deep in the rear floor area again.
Not a little water but lots.
Like the car except for water problem that no one seems to know how to fix.
By King
Submitted 2010-07-05 15:05:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Good mpg.
Drives perfect.
2 years and stills no problems.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
More gas mpg.
Darker tinted windows.
AWD.
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
I have nothing bad to say about it. Everywhere you go it turn heads, especially the gold & silver ones. The handling is so good if you're ever in trouble, you'll know what to do.
By sheretta
Submitted 2010-06-20 17:09:02
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Looks good, has ok gas mileage, very spacious and lots of leg room.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Seats could be softer.
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
Car is only 2 years old and needs major repairs.
By P. Jenkins
Submitted 2010-01-20 20:38:37
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
I love the exterior.
Lots of leg room up front.
Good gas mileage.
Overall it has a very sharp look.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
The seats could be softer.
Brakes seem to screech at times.
Seems to perform better on interstate than around town.
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
I've had problems with water puddling up in the back floorboard and up front on the drivers side. Other than that I love my 2008 Caliber and would buy another one.
By Allan96
Submitted 2009-12-28 20:05:12
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Lots of leg room.
Handles well.
Good ground clearance for a small car.
Nice sound system.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Better fuel mileage.
Get rid of the plastic look.
Improve the blind spots.
Lose the 18" wheels stay with the 17".
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
Over all not a bad car for the price, standard features are good.
The reviews I got from all the sales people I had talked to told me that this car will do 40 + MPG on the highway, well I would like to see it happen.
I am getting 27--30 in the city and that's really good, but on the highway I get 30--32, hmmm.
I wanted to buy winter tires for the 18" wheels that came with my SXT Sport. Wow! Price over $300.00 a tire and very hard to find.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-12-23 09:55:09
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Awesome looks.
Great handling.
Very nice features.
Great stereo.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Larger arm rest.
Spare tire.
Back up camera.
Gear indicator.
Oddball tire size.
All SRT's should come with the touch screen stereo.
Gas mileage could be better.
By delores smith
Submitted 2009-10-23 20:01:50
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Looks good.
Drives well around town, will know more later on trips.
Good radio sound.
Fairly comfortable.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Better arm rests, not up far enough for short people.
Better tinted windows.
Brakes making a lot of noise after going through water in road, getting some better.
Better carpeting in floors.
2008 Dodge Caliber Review:
I'm pretty happy, time will tell if it will last and be dependable.
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