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2008 Dodge Caliber
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
The Dodge Caliber is a compact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Chrysler's Dodge division from the 2007 through 2012 model years, replacing the Dodge Neon and Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | 342 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 23 | 27 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 386 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
570 complaints filed by owners for this model year (29 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Dodge Caliber?
EPA figures for the 2008 Dodge Caliber reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Dodge Caliber in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2008 Dodge Caliber?
Owners have filed 570 complaints with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, most often about: Suspension, Structure, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.