Used 2008 Dodge Caliber Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Great Commuter!
Craig, 08/10/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Dodge Caliber SE was actually ordered by the dealership with the 2.0 L engine, CVT, and ABS upgrades. I highly recommend these upgrades. Did not come with cruise control, which was disappointing, but can be added on aftermarket, at the dealer. Fun to drive, good ride quality, roomy, and I am averaging 27 MPG for all around driving. I don't understand why some of the media reviewers blast this vehicle, as I am very pleased with its performance and versatility; especially for being in the under $20K category.
R/T Pushes Through
Jackster, 04/12/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I read the reviews AFTER I decided to buy the R/T AWD. I love my Caliber. It has a lot of zip, is extremely comfortable, and I enjoy driving it. I traded my second vehicle, a Corvette, in on this economical one. I average 23-25 around town and 24-25 on the highway. I have the Pebble/Sand interior and Inferno Red ext, with sun roof, Boston sound and Sirius. For about $21k, I am impressed! Adding the upgrades and going to the 2.4L AWD probably made a big difference on the other ratings. The lifetime warranty on the drivetrain is also a big plus. I'm still learning about the car. Oh, the back seat is larger than my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo!!
Gas Mileage-Hah!
Alan Sanders, 08/01/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Value for the dollar
Richard L Dodson, 11/16/2018
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used at 37,000 mile and now have 191,300 miles on it ...Changed oil vavoline 3 to 4 thousand mile pulse filters exct...mines 5 speed ...its been cheapest car for the dollar I ever owned ..at about 130,000 I had change front control arms I did my self but other than that no problems p.s. I do once in a while at oil change use slick 50 high miles...Im going to drive it many more miles engine still very solid .....dodge is quality I also have a 2003 Dakota with 197,000 on it bought used at 73,000 both run run
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Bad control arms
ayork, 11/13/2010
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new in '08. Love the look of it, but just found out at 44,000 miles that both front lower control arms are bad. Same thing happened to another couple 3 months ago when we were both at the dealership getting oil changes. Any one else having this problem? I was quoted over 800.00 for parts and labor...money I don't have, but car needs to be fixed asap I'm told. Thinking of trading...owned lots of cars and never had problems like this with such low mileage. Was told it was due to "Michigan roads" Beware.