Common questions

What kind of engine is in a 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT?

What kind of engine is in a 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT?

SXT 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback 2008 Dodge Caliber Specs

Performance
Base engine size 1.8 liters
Base engine type I-4
Horsepower 148 hp
Horsepower rpm 6,500

Are 2008 Dodge Caliber all-wheel drive?

The Caliber is one of the few compacts to offer all-wheel drive, but only on the upper-level R/T trim. Four different inline four-cylinder engines power the Caliber, from a 1.8-liter producing just 148 horsepower to the 285-hp, turbocharged 2.4-liter in the furious SRT4.

What was the mileage on a 2008 Dodge Caliber?

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact heard a loud noise and noticed premature rust and corrosion on the engine cradle, which cracked without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 89,577.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Caliber have?

The Caliber was introduced for 2007, replacing the Neon sedan as the small car in Dodge’s lineup. Available only as a five-door hatchback, the 2008 Dodge Caliber comes in three different models and with three different engines: 1.8-, 2.0-, and 2.4-liter four-cylinders.

Where to repair a 2008 Dodge Caliber engine?

The vehicle was taken to monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram superstore (15160 S dixie hwy, monroe, mi 48161, (734) 230-7872) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred.

What does a check engine light mean on a Dodge Caliber?

A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2008 Dodge Caliber. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.

What kind of problem does a 2008 Dodge Caliber have?

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated the engine cradle rusted out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

What kind of car is the Dodge Caliber?

The 2008 Dodge Caliber definitely makes a statement with its strong exterior styling. Unfortunately, that statement loses some of its appeal once you sit down inside. The 2008 Dodge Caliber is in its second year as Dodge’s primary small car, and for 2008, Edmunds says that the Dodge Caliber is available in “four trims: SE, SXT, R/T and SRT4.”

A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2008 Dodge Caliber. In some cases you need to pull over immediately to prevent damage while in others you merely need to tighten you gas cap next time you stop in order to reset the service engine soon light.

Are there any Airbags on the 2008 Dodge Caliber?

The 2008 Dodge Caliber gets mixed marks for safety and doesn’t offer all the features that are standard on some competitors. Head-protecting side-curtain airbags covering front and rear occupants are standard, but torso-protecting supplemental side airbags are optional.

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Ruth Doyle