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Dodge Caliber repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 327 repairs.
Dodge Caliber engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 60 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 5232 mi | Ignition switch replaced because car would not turn off even when key was removed. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 53000 mi US $225 |
rear motor mount wore out and was replaced |
| 112000 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
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 73780 mi C $100 |
problem with 1 of the spark coils. Cleaned it up oiled it put it back all was well |
| 98540 mi C $550 |
New Throttle body. Car started hesitating and sputtering |
| 136400 mi C $400 |
Cracked intake manifold. Check engine light wouldn't turn off. |
| 5000 mi | Jerky transmission was partially corrected by computer updates. Is much better above 25, but still very jerky under 25mph |
| 24180 mi C $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. |
| 118000 mi US $296 |
Water Pump leaking. Replaced under Lifetime Power train Warranty. Current mileage 121,000 |
| 104000 mi US $250 |
Clutch on alternator pulley making noise. Replace alternator and serpentine belt. |
| 42780 mi C $960 |
Replaced the Electronic control throttle |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Time chain tensioners came loose. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| 90200 mi US $903 |
Loud knocking noise in engine. Assumed fuel inj. needed service. Altenator bearing going out and serpentine belt needed replacing. Fuel inj. alright. $663 |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 57660 mi €600 |
timing belt kit & water pump. replace vacuum harness |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 42000 mi US $92 |
Check engine light was on. Some kind of computer update was performed. Light came back on within 30 miles |
| 44000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced. |
| 70000 mi US $200 |
Speed sensor needed to be replaced |
| 98700 mi US $1100 |
Check engine light with P0420. Manifold/Catalytic replaced and fixed code. |
| 64400 mi US $100 |
Vacuum line for emissions had to be replaced |
| 84000 mi US $475 |
Fuel pump replaced |
| 20000 mi | First a check engine light that they could not diagnose. The next day, I had a battery light on that could not be diagnosed. Immediately following those two trips to the shop, the car would not go more than 5 miles per hour. It seems as though the driv First a check engine light that they could not diagnose. The next day, I had a battery light on that could not be diagnosed. Immediately following those two trips to the shop, the car would not go more than 5 miles per hour. It seems as though the driv |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 122000 mi US $25 |
Misfire cylinder 3. Replaced spark plugs and ingnition coils |
| 174000 mi US $87 |
Ignition Coil Packs (replace) Spark plugs (replace) |
| 188000 mi | Oil pressure light on, no apparent drop in oil pressure. Could be faulty oil pressure sensor, vvt solenoid, or drain plug gasket. Owner tends to go too long between oil changes... |
| 1200 mi | Spark Knock, Exhaust ping noise, Sun Visor broken. |
| 90000 mi | warning light came on. intake manifold problem-- something stuck open |
| 113000 mi US $50 |
Replace idler and tensoner pullies |
| 11000 mi | key failure had to get code and re programme |
| 124200 mi C $350 |
REPLACED THROTTLE BODY DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONTROL MOTOR |
| 27900 mi | Engine cooling system, it takes to long to worm up engine on cold days. It was detected thermostat opens at 60 C, that is to low for Canadian climate. |
| 31000 mi | Security not allowed to start engine or lift windows information on the dash was "no bus new computer was install |
| 13000 mi | Poor performance from stop with A/C on. Poor throttle response. |
| 45000 mi US $100 |
Power Control Module(PCM). They kept car overnight as part needed to be ordered. Rental car provided. |
| 95700 mi US $50 |
Camshaft sensor was going out. Replaced both |
| 52500 mi US $700 |
Gasket between engine & transmission was replaced. |
| 122900 mi US $400 |
Accelerator had little effect on engine RPMs. The Throttle Body was replaced to correct the problem. |
| 24000 mi | Service engine light came on while on a trip to Florida. The problem was the up stream oxygen sensor it was replaced and the problem was sloved. |
| 33000 mi | Check engine light came on all they could pull up was what they said was an inactive code it was the oxygen sensor. No repair was made and they reset the computer. |
| 141000 mi | The valve cover gasket was changed under lifetime powertrain warranty. My plan is to drive it until the wheels fall off then tow it to the dealer and let them put the wheels back on since that’s what the warranty dictates them to do. |
| 180000 mi US $100 |
Had to replace an air intake sensor since the clip that holds it in place broke, which caused faulty readings by the sensor. |
| 219000 mi US $217 |
Sensor on the crank was replaced. It had not completely failed, but had temporarily failed once. |
| 222000 mi | Dealer replaced worn gaskets (valve cover, oil pan, etc.) |
| 13000 mi US $45 |
Check engine light was coming on about once a month. Tech said it needed a new intake manifold. |
| 14000 mi | Parts had been ordered for intake manifold because check engine light had been coming on. Parts installed. |
| 121400 mi US $100 |
Also gas filler neck. |
| 23560 mi $200 |
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| 34720 mi $200 |
stuck in 1st gear (cvt), rust damaged the sensor, replaced 200$ paid by me |
| 23540 mi | problem with a mechanical and electronic piece that regulate the air flow to the motor (papillon) |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 13330 mi | low rpm during launch causing frequent stalling, diesel sound in engine engine concern, computer flashed, successful. 1.5 hours in shop |
| 31000 mi | Metal snapping noise in engine compartment on downshift through gears 4 to 2 only when engine warm. Could not replicate during inspection. To return when symptons are detectable Metal snapping noise previously described was duplicated by Service manager. However the source cannot be determined with accuracy without further research. Assessment is ongoing. Suspected cam shaft bolt(s) |
| 31000 mi | Dealer decided to apply customer service notice and checked the cam shaft bolts even though the engine manufacture date code was outside the range. Checked, found not the problem. Further research by dealer results in statement that it is normal noise |
| 124 mi | coolant leak |
| 1240 mi | check engine light on - diesel noise in engine |
| 2480 mi | diesel noise in engine |
| 31400 mi | Clinking continues. Backordered transmission mount. |
| 33480 mi | Throttle body replaced, re-learned pcm |
| 34100 mi | Transmission mount replaced - clearly needed to be. |
| 71300 mi C $100 |
CEL for EVAP leak Replaced gas cap, but still trying to figure this out. Going to be looking at the canister next. |
| 1240 mi | Ticking noise when car was stopped and turned off. Shop replaced pipe and muffler. |
| 39680 mi C $350 |
The oil pan had rusted out and was leaking oil from pin holes in the pan |
| 41740 mi C $197 |
Replaced ESIM on exhaust system. |
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