Used 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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2008 SXT 2.0 CVT Compared to what?
LacPac, 06/17/2008
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you're like me, you may have dumped your gas guzzler, and find 24-30+ mpg a breath of fresh air. Dropping 1700 lbs comes at a price, I. E. Hard plastic interior, less room, but, compared to other compacts (Versa, Civic), it feels big. How many 6,3" guys can fit in a compact car with a moonroof? Bigger car feel, very comfortable seats, and doesn't look like an "economy" car. Zipping around town, the CVT is very accommodating and with a lifetime powertrain warranty, it's a no-brainer. 700 miles on the car and getting 24.5 city/30 highway (real #'s), driving the speed limit, with k&n air filter. CVT trans actually slows you down more with your foot off the gas, almost like a manual trans.
Worse vehicle I've ever had
Paisha, Ashburn, VA, 07/13/2017
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The suspension on these cars are garbage. Mine is a manual. Shifting is terrible. Control arms, wheel barrings, shocks, everything I've replaced 2-3 times and now my sub frame is wrecked. The first thing to go was the master cylinder. I would never recommend this car to anyone. Money pit 100%
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maxsxt, 08/06/2008
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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
Absolutely a must NOT buy
Allen, 05/16/2008
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased, much to my present chagrin, a 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT. And I must say, I hate it. I bought it because I got it cheap and needed to get out of my 97 Tahoe, but I'd of rather bought a used Gremlin now. First off: no anti lock brakes, thats an optional extra. But you do get a chintzy glove box that cools drinks (when the AC is on) and illuminated cup holders. Really? That's my consolation, I get an icebox in a car and some lights instead of anti-lock brakes? Second: the engine and transmission fail me all the time. Apparently some former SUV owners like them here on the reviews, but real car people are used to better than this. The engine has no drive, and the transmission whine...
Love at first, but then....
kytrailhikers, New Castle, PA, 12/29/2010
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 12 people found this review helpful
Got this car for ease of getting child in & out of car seat. Worked great for that & love the comfort and look of. Once 40,000 miles hit, the problems began. Started hearing loud clanking noise when driving on highway. I read numerous complaints about the Caliber having suspension problems. I panicked & took it right in. I didn't want to worry about my child riding in this car. Today they tell me they cannot find what is causing it... said the suspension is tight BUT suspect it is the bushings. They didn't want to take a part yet so has to get worse. AND my oxygen sensor quit so paid to get that fixed. I was not expecting all this so soon. Now I will continue to worry.