2008 Dodge Caliber AWD R/T
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- Photo: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Caliber PM Brillant Black Crystal Pearl (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Dodge Caliber RT in black, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Caliber 2010 interior by Enrico Stirl aka Germaneon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD R/T is a 172-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $20,495 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 172 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Caliber measures 173.8 inches long on a 103.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,308 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,495 ($30,938 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,055 ($31,783 *) |
| Destination Charge | $560 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L World I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.46 x 3.82 in (87.9 x 97 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (electronically-controlled, on-demand) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT (Jatco JF011E, CVT2) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 18" x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | P215/55R18 (performance) |
| Tires Rear | P215/55R18 (performance) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in |
| Height | 60.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,308 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge CALIBER.
377 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge CALIBER
Owner Complaints
377 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge CALIBER (21 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 12 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 118 |
| Structure | 89 |
| Electrical System | 63 |
| Engine | 43 |
| Power Train | 39 |
| Steering | 37 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 DODGE CALIBER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.