2008 Dodge Caliber User Reviews

Freaking Awesome. I Love My Puck. — Great performance and quality, especially for a Chrysler/Mopar product. At two and a half years and almost 40k miles, the motor is still smooth and quiet, clutch is tight, A/C is ice cold and heater could scorch the sun. Nothing broken, worn off, sound system is still excellent, way better than most stock stereos. Seats, carpet, and all rubber and plastic have been durable and stain-resistant, when clean the interior looks brand new. Outside, too; I have the brilliant black pearl paint and it's still very glossy and deep, all chrome intact, no rubber seals worn or leaking, and I have a sunroof I open and close daily. Still getting over 30 mpg on the freeway, about 26 in town, I have the 1.8 liter four-cylinder engine and it's a little underpowered on steep, long inclines, but has plenty of get-up-and-go in traffic under normal conditions. Does great in the snow and ice, too. I get oil changes every 3,000 miles or so (whenever the sensor insists) and so far nothing has gone wrong at all (one drive-shaft issue at 3,000 miles, covered by warranty and fixed by my awesome dealership). I love this car more than I can say, handy cargo spaces (fits a full-size bike with back seat down!) and collapsible front seat, neat cooler built in the glove compartment, exterior is tough and pretty. I special ordered and paid $18,500 for this car and will have it paid off in December (3 year financing with no interest and a $2k down payment) and I will drive this Dodge until it will go no further. I love it, absolutely no complaints.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Awesome Car For A Bang For Your Buck — The SRT-4 is a beast. On the quarter mile it does a 14 second flat stock. With so much more unlocked potential. It may be ugly as a truck but it is sweet. Awesome car to drive... especially when people think that there going to smoke you and than bam. They don't see it coming till its to late.

2008 Caliber Srt4 — It's 285 HP of turbocharged goodness that will still pull 30 MPG. I love this car. The way it drives is great, it's performance is incredible for the price. It's practical, but still a lot of fun. It definitely stands out in a crowd. This car allows you to have your cake and eat it too.

Looks Good - Drives Ok — I bought this car as an automatic for something my teenager could learn to drive. Was impressed by how large the interior seemed. Lots of room in front and backseats and good cargo space. Like a mini SUV. The SXT has alot of options included, AC, power windows, radio controls on steering wheel. Comfortable ride on smooth roads. I do find that it is very squeaky and does not ride smoothly on roads that are not totally smooth. Acceleration is not great - car can sound like an airplane trying to take off. Warranty was pretty good - no major issues. Would not have bought the car if it did not have the extended warrantly included. Overall a decent mid-range car. NOT easy on gas. Nice looking car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Reliable And Sporty — the only dislikes are the Dodge repair shops. It's seems like you get the run around and never direct answers to your questions. The positives about the car is that it's sporty looking and the awd is great in the winter time.

Primary Use: Family transportation