2007 Dodge Caliber SE review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My caliber is junk with wheels, the last Dodge I will ever buy.
Talked to 6 other Caliber owners; all have same kinds of problems.
To start sounds it like a k car in the morning; knocking + tap tap. I'm not talking about fuel injection noise.
Manuel transmission was replaced because of a knock in the bell housing area. My new trans is doing the same thing.
I go on long trips, and when engine warms about half, it taps taps like it has broken pieces in there when going up hills.
My head lights dim, and the engine tries to stall when idling. I had it at two different dealers; they fixed power control module and transmission. One service manger said I hear those noises, but we can't do any more till more coeds come up.
Lemon law won me $2.500 dollars too. She said Chrysler is the worst to deal with; you're lucky to get that.
Changed oil four times with mobil synthetic oil. Is there anybody out there that can help me fix these problems? I can't trade it in as I'm upside down.
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| This car has potential, but needs more refinement |
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| Sure footed, economical, and stylish |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 9th April, 2008 |