Used 2008 Dodge Caliber Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used Caliber for sale
Bad Transmission
Kerry, 10/14/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Horrible car
Beng, 08/24/2009
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm renting a Dodge Caliber to replace my Suzuki SX4 that is being repaired. In comparison, the Caliber has a horrible turning radius, is sluggish to start, and nearly impossible to speed up. It is extremely heavy. The Caliber also has alot of road noise. The ride is not smooth at all. I feel most every bump on the road. When I change lanes I feel the whole car jolt over instead of being smooth, like my SX4. To top it off, the blindspots are a huge problem. The windows are very small, and placed so that turning my head to check the other lanes reveals only the Caliber's interior. The nice things though are an air conditioned glove box and fancy storage between the two front seats.
Just know you will need repair money
David Stevens, 09/12/2017
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car used and it seemed like a steal 30,000 miles for $8k. It isn't bad with low mileage other than it struggles if you go up large hills like in southern Ohio. Mine gets about 24-27 miles a gallon. Once this car got over 100,000 miles it became garbage. I had to rebuild the transmission a month ago, now the engine cradle is rusting out, and I know there is more rust on the underside and in the wheel wells. If you get this car and plan on keeping it past 100,000 have some serious repair money set aside. If you don't plan on keeping it past 100,000 it is a good car.
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best can for a teen
devin scoffield, 10/23/2018
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car is good for all teen and safer for long trips
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