Car financing: 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 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2008 Dodge Caliber; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the Caliber
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. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
The figures, translated
It runs the 1.8L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 9.0 L/100 km works out to about 27 litres per 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $41.85 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Inside and out
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. The EPA measures its luggage space at 425 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Caliber for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the Caliber answers more than any brochure.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Still deciding?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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.