Used 2009 Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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a happy ending
randrushka, Chattanooga, TN, 06/30/2014
Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
70 of 75 people found this review helpful
We bought a 09 RT caliber from a dealer, cosmetically in mint condition, drove decent, stereo rocked, and got a fair price. Within 2 weeks it left us stranded, engine just shut off and lights on dash went crazy. After a lot of back-and-forth dealer finally found an aftermarket chip in the vehicle and convinced us to give it another try - I'm glad we did. Besides removing the chip, they upgraded the cars computer software. The acceleration was still marginal, but after I put one bottle of lucas gas treatment and replaced the plugs with bosch platinum +4 it accelerates fine, and we love the car. Now it runs like it just came out of the factory, and we plan on keeping it a while.
Don’t buy it
Jenna, Longmont, CO, 02/11/2018
Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Things went downhill after 60k. I can count on taking the car to the shop twice a year for fuel system problems. The engine is too heavy for the suspension, and the car is a money pit. Just walk away from this one.
This Caliber Rocks!
Bullrun, 07/13/2009
Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I'll say it right away... getting 33MPG and car is only two weeks old - 5 speed manual. 60% Hwy / 40% City Driving. Ride is comfortable. Bumps in road jolt the car, but not too bad. Quiet ride for type of car. Road noise is average I'd say. Toys inside are fun. GPS/MyGig unit is great. Downloading music is simple. Steering Wheel controls are great! UConnect bluetooth is the best! Car looks great with all the angles and wheels. Speakers are great. Pretty loud, no distortion. Handles well on corners. Headlights are nice and bright. Engine is quiet. Nav works great with real time traffic info.
Great car for the money
RW, 02/22/2010
Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Drove a couple when test riding, along with some other vehicles in the price range. Read some reviews about low power so I was a little concerned but not much. Car is fine. Drives great. If you like the look and the price go ahead and get it. Bought this car for the wife, in town driving with a 20 minute commute to work. Surprised she liked it. It was her call. Turned in a 2000 Honda Accord that we drove to its death.
Junk
gedged, Woonsocket, RI, 06/20/2013
Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
First, the car is a total slug. Makes alot of noise and goes no where. If you're merging onto the highway, PLAN AHEAD. If there is a vehicle coming, let it go by to give you a LONG launch pad... The auto trans is the worst unit I have seen. It's variable = junk. Finally- the antifreeze problem. When I left the dealership, the car overheated 5 minutes down the road. The radiator was only a 1/4 full!!!! After that, I would have to fill it every week...No puddles under the car, no obvious leaks, clean oil.. So, where did the fluid go?!?! In closing, with exception of the gas mileage, this was the biggest auto purchase MISTAKE I have made!!!!