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2008 Dodge Caliber repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (36%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2008 Dodge Caliber repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Dodge Caliber
Engine not specified
| Dodge Caliber in Mississippi, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201399000 miUS $2500 | Both upper and lower control arms on both sides had to be replaced All shocks/struts needed to be replaced | ||
| Oct 2014112700 miUS $280 | Alternator failed, had to be replaced. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 285hp 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201019000 miUS $100 | Replacement of control arm bolts | ||
| Mar 201021000 mi | transmission was very difficult to shift into 2nd gear when cold. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Feb 201053000 miUS $225 | rear motor mount wore out and was replaced | ||
| May 201189000 miUS $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 2012112000 mi | 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 Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200927000 mi | 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 200930000 mi | They fixed the problem. | ||
| Sep 200931000 mi | 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. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Delaware, United States May 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011118000 miUS $296 | Water Pump leaking. Replaced under Lifetime Power train Warranty. Current mileage 121,000 | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 201011780 mi | Water leak through sunroof to trunk area. Dealer said it was caused by recent rustproofing access holes drilled in body. Charged 1 hour labour for investigation. Confirmed cause was sunroof drainage tubes and agreed to repair under warranty. Booked another appointment as parts were not available. | ||
| Nov 201012400 mi | Roof liner removed and all four sunroof drain tubes replaced. One had deformed and kinked so as to block the draining function. | ||
| Jul 201120460 miC $356 | Outer Tie Rod Ends both sides premature wear. Required replacement. | ||
| Nov 201124180 miC $6 | Patched rust hole in oil pan with JB-Weld. A scab of rust with a trickle of oil in bottom of pan. Patched rust hole in oil pan with JB-Weld. A scab of rust with a trickle of oil in bottom of pan. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201337820 mi | Replaced alternator under warranty | ||
| Jul 201442780 miC $960 | Replaced the Electronic control throttle | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201250000 miUS $500 | Lower Control Arm, Brakes and Rotors, 2 Lower Ball Joints | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 2012104000 miUS $250 | Clutch on alternator pulley making noise. Replace alternator and serpentine belt. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Kentucky, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201183000 miUS $845 | The lower control arms had to be replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201036580 mi | clunk in left front tire when turning left | ||
| Jun 201044640 mi | Front left wheel rubbed on inside of wheel well was told it was a faulty tie Rod. | ||
| Mar 201154560 mi | knocking in front end.. problem with tie rod and centre lin | ||
| May 201159860 miC $200 | Passenger window was stuck open. removed door panel and used direct power to close window. ordered main driver switch | ||
| Oct 201173780 miC $100 | problem with 1 of the spark coils. Cleaned it up oiled it put it back all was well | ||
| Mar 201280600 miC $110 | Replaced Battery | ||
| Aug 201398540 miC $550 | New Throttle body. Car started hesitating and sputtering | ||
| Sep 2014109120 miC $500 | Started with a whining noise then the car ran like crap. Then the Charging light came on and I heard a grinding noise. | ||
| Dec 2015136400 miC $400 | Cracked intake manifold. Check engine light wouldn't turn off. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20082000 mi | Transmission is very jerky when under 35 MPH on deceleration or Acceleration Stereo speakers rattled badly. Replace all four door speakers. (TSB) | ||
| Aug 20083000 mi | 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 20085000 mi | Jerky transmission was partially corrected by computer updates. Is much better above 25, but still very jerky under 25mph | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2009 - May 2011 | |||
| Jul 201077200 miUS $800 | Poor ride comfort and loose feel in front end. Both struts and right tie rod end replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 20083000 mi | Metallic clunk when driving over a sharp bump while slightly turning. | ||
| Aug 20084000 mi | Metallic clunk when turning and hitting a bump. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Alabama, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200918000 mi | Scrubbing noise from CVT. Was told "It's normal" Went for second opinion. Again same problem. Scrubbing noise while at cruising speed 5-10 mph. Was told again that it is normal. Was told CVT is just a noisy transmission. I wish I had known before I bought the Caliber. 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. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Oregon, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 20097000 mi | 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. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Iowa, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2009 | |||
| May 20083000 mi | 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 20089000 mi | R134 refrigerant leak, replaced filter/drier and hose to drier. Recharged system. So far air conditioning is now working fine. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Sep 20086000 mi | Pulls to the left. Tire rotation at maintenance interval along with an alignment did not correct the problem. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in South Carolina, United States May 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 20082000 mi | Popping noise from front end. It was determined that a control arm wasn't torqued to spec. | ||
| May 201046400 miUS $100 | Bad rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Mar 201170000 miUS $150 | Front lower ball joint had too much play in it. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Great Britain Oct 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201024000 mi | front dampers beginning to leak | ||
| Oct 201749000 mi | NEW DAMPERS, INNER TIE RODS, AND BOTH FRONT LOWER WISH BONES | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Caliber in Texas, United States May 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012130000 miUS $400 | Time chain tensioners came loose. | ||
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Dodge Caliber in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 201290200 miUS $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 201291000 miUS $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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