2006 Dodge Caliber SE review from North America
"I'm less than happy with the overall quality of the car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I leased the vehicle with the intention of saving
money on fuel costs. when I first started calculating the fuel economy I was happy with 29-30
mpg in the city, but less than impressed with its power. I had to really race the engine in-order to get
it off the line. also occasionally it would stall
when I pushed the clutch in while making left turns
. then I had the emissions recall done which involves reflashing the pcm. now my fuel economy has dropped down to 25-26mpg it stalled once since
but the power has increased. I also have experienced some buzzing coming from the drivers
door which I believe is coming from the speaker.
I have also experienced issues with shifting gears
it will sometimes get caught on the shift gate.
General comments?
I like the styling of the vehicle.
The car rides well.
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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? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5300 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2006 |