2008 Dodge Caliber Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Dodge Calibers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Dodge Caliber problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Dodge Caliber Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Dodge Caliber | 10 Calibers, 6.3 months of data per Caliber, average 57300 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 Calibers, 6.3 months of data per Caliber, average 57300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 285hp 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 19000 | 100 | Replacement of control arm bolts |
| Mar | 2010 | 21000 | 0 | transmission was very difficult to shift into 2nd gear when cold. |
| Mar | 2012 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 53000 | 225 | rear motor mount wore out and was replaced |
| May | 2011 | 89000 | 700 | Steering Rack/Main Gear needed to be replaced. Entire system failed causing power steering to fail. car was still operational though. The solution was replacing the power steering pump, reservoir, and the steering rack/main gear unit. |
| Apr | 2012 | 112000 | 0 | Engine seized due to low oil level. Engine replaced under Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. No known cause for oils absence was ever discovered. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Dodge Caliber in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | The front passenger door lock worked sporadically. Sometimes I had to manually lock or unlock that door. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a bad actuator for the power lock and ordered a part. |
| Aug | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | They fixed the problem. |
| Sep | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | There was a rattling/squeaking noise coming from the passenger side. The mechanic discovered the problem came from behind the passenger door panel. Some type of part behind the panel was replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 11780 | 0 | Confirmed cause was sunroof drainage tubes and agreed to repair under warranty. Booked another appointment as parts were not available. |
| Nov | 2010 | 12400 | 0 | Roof liner removed and all four sunroof drain tubes replaced. One had deformed and kinked so as to block the draining function. |
| Jul | 2011 | 20460 | 356 | Outer Tie Rod Ends both sides premature wear. Required replacement. |
| Nov | 2011 | 22100 | 6 | Patched rust hole in oil pan with JB-Weld. A scab of rust with a trickle of oil in bottom of pan. |
| Jan | 2012 | 26660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 35960 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 36580 | 0 | clunk in left front tire when turning left |
| Jun | 2010 | 44640 | 0 | Front left wheel rubbed on inside of wheel well was told it was a faulty tie Rod. |
| Mar | 2011 | 54560 | 0 | knocking in front end.. problem with tie rod and centre lin |
| May | 2011 | 62460 | 200 | Passenger window was stuck open. removed door panel and used direct power to close window. ordered main driver switch |
| Oct | 2011 | 73780 | 100 | problem with 1 of the spark coils. Cleaned it up oiled it put it back all was well |
| Mar | 2012 | 80600 | 110 | Replaced Battery |
| Sep | 2012 | 92380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 83000 | 845 | The lower control arms had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 118000 | 296 | Water Pump leaking. Replaced under Lifetime Power train Warranty. Current mileage 121,000 |
| Dodge Caliber in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 50000 | 500 | Lower Control Arm, Brakes and Rotors, 2 Lower Ball Joints |
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 104000 | 250 | Clutch on alternator pulley making noise. Replace alternator and serpentine belt. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Metallic clunk when driving over a sharp bump while slightly turning. |
| Aug | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Metallic clunk when turning and hitting a bump. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Transmission is very jerky when under 35 MPH on deceleration or Acceleration Stereo speakers rattled badly. Replace all four door speakers. (TSB) |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Transmission jerks badly whenever accelerate or decellerate under 35 MPH. Shop ran diagnostics, had me drive with "flight recorder" attached. Says data was "inconclusive". |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Jerky transmission was partially corrected by computer updates. Is much better above 25, but still very jerky under 25mph |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Dealer replaced computer module that controlled the alarm system (beeping noise) when keys were in the ignition and the driver opened the car door.....it was malfunctioning. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 53000 | 120 | Went to shop with noise from brakes. Was told rear shoes worn out, but front pads fine. Shop obtained shoes from dealer and installed at no cost, due to incorrect quote being given. |
| Jul | 2010 | 78300 | 800 | Poor ride comfort and loose feel in front end. Both struts and right tie rod end replaced. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Hearing scrubbing noise in front end when at slow (5 mph)speeds. Dealer replaced front end suspension bar and wheel hubs. Did not fix issue. Took it back the same day and they said "It's normal". I am taking it for a second opinion. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Air conditioner compressor not engaging. Dealer states R134 very low. Refilled and added dye in case problem returns they will be able to locate leak. Took 1.5 hours including engine oil change. |
| Aug | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | R134 refrigerant leak, replaced filter/drier and hose to drier. Recharged system. So far air conditioning is now working fine. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Pulls to the left. Tire rotation at maintenance interval along with an alignment did not correct the problem. |
| Nov | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | front dampers beginning to leak |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Popping noise from front end. It was determined that a control arm wasn't torqued to spec. |
| May | 2010 | 49000 | 100 | Bad rear wheel bearing. |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 150 | Front lower ball joint had too much play in it. |
| Sep | 2011 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Caliber in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 130000 | 400 | Time chain tensioners came loose. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Dodge Caliber in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 90500 | 903 | On smooth driving surface rattling sounds coming from front end of car. Car is routinely driven on dirt and rock roads and sound is rarely audible then. Repair/replaced bushings in front end. $240 Loud knocking noise in engine. Assumed fuel inj. needed service. Altenator bearing going out and serpentine belt needed replacing. Fuel inj. alright. $663 |
| Apr | 2012 | 91000 | 65 | transmission was slipping. Went to a transmission shop with it and ended up that the tranny was a pint low in fluid. replaced fluid. good to go. |
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