Auto loans: 2008 Dodge Caliber
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Dodge Caliber for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Dodge Caliber specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $16.59 |
2008 Dodge Caliber: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,318 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Dodge Caliber
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 377 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (118), structure (90) and electrical system (64). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Dodge Caliber: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2008 Dodge Caliber for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 2008 Dodge Caliber for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 377 owner complaints on file, mostly about suspension, structure and electrical system. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
What the figures tell you
It runs the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.0 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 27 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $139.50 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Caliber suits
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Space, size and seats
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. For luggage, 425 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Rent the Caliber for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Caliber first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Caliber on your commute before you commit to it.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
The cost of driving it
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Want a price?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Dodge Caliber from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Dodge Caliber
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Dodge Caliber for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Dodge Caliber
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Dodge Caliber before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2008 Dodge Caliber cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.