| 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%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2008 Dodge Caliber engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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
| 42780 mi C $960 |
Replaced the Electronic control throttle |
| 104000 mi US $250 |
Clutch on alternator pulley making noise. Replace alternator and serpentine belt. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 118000 mi US $296 |
Water Pump leaking. Replaced under Lifetime Power train Warranty. Current mileage 121,000 |
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 |
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