| 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 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 99000 mi US $2500 |
Both upper and lower control arms on both sides had to be replaced All shocks/struts needed to be replaced |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 285hp 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 19000 mi US $100 |
Replacement of control arm bolts |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 89000 mi US $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. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 83000 mi US $845 |
The lower control arms had to be replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $500 |
Lower Control Arm, Brakes and Rotors, 2 Lower Ball Joints |
| 18000 mi | 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. |
| 4000 mi | Metallic clunk when turning and hitting a bump. |
| 20460 mi C $356 |
Outer Tie Rod Ends both sides premature wear. Required replacement. |
| 36580 mi | clunk in left front tire when turning left |
| 44640 mi | Front left wheel rubbed on inside of wheel well was told it was a faulty tie Rod. |
| 54560 mi | knocking in front end.. problem with tie rod and centre lin |
| 77200 mi US $800 |
Poor ride comfort and loose feel in front end. Both struts and right tie rod end replaced. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 6000 mi | Pulls to the left. Tire rotation at maintenance interval along with an alignment did not correct the problem. |
| 2000 mi | Popping noise from front end. It was determined that a control arm wasn't torqued to spec. |
| 46400 mi US $100 |
Bad rear wheel bearing. |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Front lower ball joint had too much play in it. |
| 24000 mi | front dampers beginning to leak |
| 49000 mi | NEW DAMPERS, INNER TIE RODS, AND BOTH FRONT LOWER WISH BONES |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| 90200 mi US $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 |
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