Used 2009 Dodge Caliber Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Horrible rental!!!
BunyLuvr, 01/15/2010
2009 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
UGH! I rented this car on a trip recently and chose it because I love small hatchbacks; I drive a 2008 VW Rabbit at home. My college-age son, who couldn't care less about cars, immediately noticed the poor quality interior compared to our Rabbit. "Is this an American car?" he asked - and I doubt he would not say that about a newer Ford. Driving this thing is not pleasurable after driving German cars, either. It's just adequately powered, and the steering is not responsive at all. The car gets points for exterior styling, and I assume it's fairly reliable, but if you're looking for a small hatch, check out the Mazda3, new Golfs, Honda Fit, etc. before saddling yourself with this blah-burger
Junk
gedged, 06/20/2013
2009 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!!!!
Caliber is a great small car!
jken02, 09/19/2010
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have almost 30,000 miles on my Caliber and it has been an excellent car. I've seen some of the other Caliber reviews, where the owners had immediate problems, all I can say is that my car has been outstanding with zero issues. I've owned seven different Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep products over the past 20 years, and they have been fantastic cars. Nice cars, great prices, and the reliability has been outstanding.
Suprised it's still running after 140k miles
Micheal, 08/03/2018
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Worst car I've ever bought. The Transmission has no problem overheating in the mountains or on the highway after about an hour of driving, but I do not have this problem in the city. The acceleration is terrible, you have to punch it all the way to redline and hold it for about 7 seconds to reach 65 Mph. It's loud, whether it's creaky suspension, extreme wind noise on the highway, the weird scream that it makes when you accelerate (No, not the engine sound), or just the poor sound insulation that this car seems to have. The steering is super loose, especially on the highway. You will feel EVERY bump, no matter how small, in the road. The car leans hard around corners. At 115k miles we had to replace the subframe, as it was so rusty that holes the size of a fist were formed, though that was covered by a recall. Had to replace the alternator 3 times, all 4 wheel bearings twice, and had a very expensive transmission servicing at 120k miles. You will have to drive this car very hard to get it to go anywhere, and unfortunately, that's exactly what it can't do.
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Caliber on Fire
losam, 03/06/2013
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Until now I have had no problems; but 12 minutes into my commute to work on February 28th proved to be fatal for my car and the truck parked beside it. There was the odor of something burning so I turned of everything electrical that I could think of that might be the cause. After coming to a complete stop in the parking lot at my workplace, I noticed steam coming from under the hood and the odor of antifreeze. Three minutes later, the engine compartment totally engulfed in flames resulting in a total lose 20 minutes later. The fire was so hot that its color was almost white. Still waiting to hear what caused the fire. Only 28,600 miles on this ride!