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2008 Dodge Caliber consumer reviews

$14,965 starting MSRP
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(69 reviews)
69% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 3.6
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 3.8
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Keeps going

I bought my 08 sxt caliber about 3 years ago now and it has 177k miles. This car has never left me stranded. As far as maintenance goes, just regular oil changes, fluids etc. The only thing I wish it had is a little more get up and go for the highway. I would highly recommend this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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08 dodge caliber se 2.0L

I've owned my 08 caliber se for almost a year now & I love it.. its comfortable & runs fantastic, the only thing I think needs improving is the acceleration.. I mean I'd give it a 4.5 outta 5! But other than that I love love love the car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable rust bucket, last one in New York?

Junk man comes tomorrow. We had it 12 years and except for the frame rusting out, it's been perfect. The CVT is noisy and the handling stinks compared to newer cars. I guess we got our money's worth out of it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable

Very easy to drive this car, reliable, big space, stable car body, shock absorption comfort, I like dodge cars. One deserve to have this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable, plenty of room, good on gas

Very good car, it does have a cd stereo with aux. We used it daily and could haul plenty of stuff because the seats lay down.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car for the money

Wish I could keep it, but needed 4wd. Has always been a very dependable ride for me. Has a lot of life left. Would make a great work or school car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the funnest cars I have ever owned.

The SRT4 is a fast car. With the updated suspension and radio it's just been a wonderful car and leaves me with a smile every trip.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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"BACK TO THE FUTURE"

BAD TO THE BONE ; VERY RELIABLE,RIDES LIKE A DREAM,CAN'T BEAT THE PAINT ; IT HAS NO PAINT; THE CAR IS STAINLESS STEEL; NO RUST

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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08 caliber sxt 1.8L lemon

I bought it used with 55,000km. at 65,000kms it needed $2000 non warranty work and $1500 warranty work. (intake manifold). every year the suspension needed to be replaced, who knew sitting on the 401 would be so rough on it. out of the 5 years I have owned it, it would spend at least 1.5 years sitting in the shop. I have put close to $8000 into and it needs about another $3000, does not even have 200,000kms on it yet. car has no pep. I have to shift the 3rd to pass someone. I should be able to use the car pool lane from the amount of water that sits on the floor in the back seat after it rains. vent dial quick working, so no hot air on the windshield to get the ice off from the inside. clutter dash lights quit working right after the warranty even though it started before yet the dealer ship couldn't see the problem. electrical issues all over. would not start, had to take off the front end, tire and fender of the car to access the relay that quit working and the computer would not say there was a problem with that relay. nothing but headaches with this lemon. being short I bash my knees a lot into the sheering column plastic. its in the name, DODGE it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Power

This car is all about power. Its fun to see how surprised other people are when they see this car accelerates but it also handles very well but watch out for the toque steer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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