| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2008 Dodge Caliber electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 112700 mi US $280 |
Alternator failed, had to be replaced. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 27000 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. |
| 30000 mi | They fixed the problem. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 37820 mi | Replaced alternator under warranty |
| 7000 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. |
| 59860 mi C $200 |
Passenger window was stuck open. removed door panel and used direct power to close window. ordered main driver switch |
| 80600 mi C $110 |
Replaced Battery |
| 109120 mi C $500 |
Started with a whining noise then the car ran like crap. Then the Charging light came on and I heard a grinding noise. |
| 2000 mi | Stereo speakers rattled badly. Replace all four door speakers. (TSB) |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 3000 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. |
| 9000 mi | R134 refrigerant leak, replaced filter/drier and hose to drier. Recharged system. So far air conditioning is now working fine. |
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