2008 Dodge Caliber RT AWD Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

In this video I give a full in depth tour of a 2008 Dodge Caliber RT. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds under acceleration. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.

[@kiwifrog8878]

This is gonna be my first car! I love dodges so much!!

[@trent2889]

Same!!!

[@vestraduke1411]

Same

[@emmi5010]

Same

[@matthewkincaid1240]

Word

[@ArthurMorgan-qf8zd]

I bought a Dodge Caliber as my first car 12h ago 😂

[@Ahleeyuh]

I've Had 3 ( 2 2007's; Both SXT's & A 2008 SE) . Going For A 2012 Now. The Engine Is Bulletproof As Long As You Care For Her. LOVE The Caliber To This Day 😍😍

[@WorksOfTheFire]

Kyle, you are the BEST at doing these videos. Anyone else who tries to imitate you fails miserably.

[@SataniaMcDowel]

Bought my Caliber SE with the 2.0 116k miles for $1200 last summer. Still have and still rocking it daily. Will be my car for the channel :3

[@jadehernandez123]

Damn I bought my for over 3k

[@gotdemnoscopez]

@@jadehernandez123 i got mine on loan for 14k in 2014 😭

[@sterling1989]

So many haters of the Caliber on here. Like most cars, if you take care of them and don't abuse them they will run a long time. Bought my 2008 Caliber SXT new with 8 miles on it. Change the oil every 6000 miles like the manual says and it has been a great car. Not perfect but no car is. Biggest issue with the Caliber is the suspension. Specifically the ball joints. Bad design. Other then that it's been great. The 2.0 Engine is bullet proof! I just passed 202,000 miles today!

[@RamblingOmarr]

Im at 130K and its needing a new timing belt, pullies and Maybe some new shocks. Other than that. That's abt it.

[@Eric-mb1do]

lol exactly..

[@HackHunter1835]

Omarr, I was told this car has TIMING CHAIN, not BELT. Can anyone confirm this. I might buy one of these..

[@samlung2724]

202k? well dam, i just passed 151k on my 1999 T&C

[@eliteinventor]

2011 just passed 151,000 had a tune up and serviced the battery , I love the caliber ,

[@gkoli1]

These cars are really nice

[@miriamcontreras5785]

I have one. Working really good for 9 years. ❤❤❤

[@vvs982]

12 years later first time seeing November 10 2022

[@evansmine86600]

I now own a 2007 Dodge Caliber SE, amazing car, mine has 187k on it but drives like new, absolutely love the interior and stereo, lots of space and pretty cool styling, however I'm biased when it comes to wagons.

[@jordancoronado1736]

Good Review Kyle! Love these little cars..

[@dontsub2me441]

Very good review, not comparing it to a BMw like some reviewers

[@ace89920]

I have SXT sorts wagon. Lovely cat. I use AMS OIL and and K&N air filter. Not to mention fuel additive. Car performance is smooth. I love my caliber.

[@matthewkincaid1240]

You missed the rear dome light by the hatch opening that doubles as a removable flashlight. Waiting to see if you mention the Chillzone™ glove box (glove box that is chilled by air conditioning with room for canned/bottled drinks to serve as a cooler).

[@gotdemnoscopez]

not all calibers are equipped with that and it commonly breaks and the chill zone feature could be easily missed. Great points but there’s downsides to them

[@soaring6]

fall out boy lyrics for a second there

[@TalesGrimm]

The only word I ever understood from that song was mausoleum

[@iiRock95]

thinking of buying this car hopefully at the end of the year :)

[@liamwallace4019]

I forgot about these cars till now

[@_Michal_Michal_]

Great car

[@digitalrailroader]

@LordKevin92 in 2011, they retuned the CVT to keep the engine in its torque band of 2250-2900 RPM, instead of it letting the engine wind up to 3600+ RPM and not doing a single thing.

[@hannahwarriner6528]

Best Station Wagon Ever

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2006-present Dodge Caliber is assembled in Belvidere, Illinois, United States

[@jonathansmith91]

Could you do a test drive of the Dodge Caliber? please

[@bradymckendree1445]

I just got my 2007 Caliber a few months ago with 120k miles on it I. Have no problems with it at all

[@cleo6189]

I plan on getting this car too

[@mr350vortec]

my mom just bought a 2010 dodge cailber its just like this gray and everything its nice and like kyle said that sound system is very nice its the chrysler jeep and dodge boston acoustics sound system our 2001 chrysler sebring has that system to lol ima get a vid on our cailber

[@matthewmowers8916]

I had a blue one and in 2016 I rolled over when it was snowing thank you manteno Illinois for not plowing the street and causing me to rollover

[@DodgeDuster1988]

Nice video! All videos from You, are best! Thank you:)

[@thrumyphone]

Can u do a 2010 dodge avenger, I want to know more about my drivers ed car

[@ThatCarGuy2]

There's a lot of Avenger reviews on yt.

[@carlosc30]

@@ThatCarGuy2 yup

[@MrMcbear]

You should find a caliber SRT-4. You won't be disappointed.

[@codyday8089]

he has found an SRT-4 and has posted the review of it :)

[@bigted92]

Great tour, thinking about getting one of these.

[@MzGoodGirl4Lyfe]

Cruzin Streets I am too but they're so many mixed reviews

[@obuckat]

You will not be disappointed one bit I have one it a good car

[@MrRichierich1990]

thanks, i really enjoyed this!

[@klaudihater5276]

The engine is really good too?

[@SailorNeptune1991]

thats a very nice car i might try to get one my self because in only 18 its seams like a car that was made for teens lol i love your video's to :)

[@4RROME]

damnnn are you 30 now? 😭

[@SailorNeptune1991]

@@4RROME, I’ll be 32 March 6.

[@digitalrailroader]

@LordKevin92 basically, the engine was not tuned correctly to give optimal Low end torque, its not bad when its connected to a Manual Transmission or a TRUE Automatic (like the 4 speeds in the Sebring and Avenger) but when you connect it to the Jatco CVT they use in the Belvidere Triplets (Caliber, Compass, and Patriot) which was also not tuned for optimal torque, and you have a recipe for Disaster.

[@kyrees.williams4023]

My father had one of these. I can't say I was upset when it was totaled in a car accident and he replaced it with a Sonata...

[@mmz77]

I see your going to become a Pharmacist. Good for you! That was actually my second option. I am currently going for Accounting.

[@jimmbobb]

Do the Compass and Patriot!!! 😊

[@CarringtonHollister]

My assistant manager has this car in blue.

[@saudikid]

how many horse power? dud u gotta start telling us all the cars HP in description

[@Butcherbirdwoodworking]

The neon was dated and they wanted to replace it. they go after the same demographic with the caliber as they did with the neon. It's not so much a direct replacement for it, but it just replaces the vehicle they're offering to that demographic.

[@ColapsMental]

Can someone confirm or deny: it seems the Caliber does not have any rear ac/heating vents

[@robertbaker50]

where can i get replacement interior?? looks like garbage right now.

[@walterburke7178]

Caliber ❤love you

[@mihaicojocariualex260]

Very nice car🤘💪💪💪

[@MegaThunder70]

How can that replace the neon the neons were all two doors or four doors those are all hatches there was never a neon hatch explain

[@yoshi18929]

I have to agree with you on this one. I have an '07 SXT as well. I've put way too much money into repairs....tried to trade it, too much negative equity! These cars lose their value FAST! Do your research and save time, money and frustration! I'm definitely getting a Honda next!

[@codycrawford2385]

Josh G the Dodge Dart is the same way

[@vipermoon_]

but notice that interior is far worst than the 2010 interior. the 2010 car looks the same in the outside, but the interior is a big improvement and the car gets many more standard features for 2010 without a higher price

[@TheCarArchives96]

the average MPG on the 2008 Dodge Caliber AWD is 21 City 24 Highway

[@libanrockz]

thanks man nice video!!!!!!

[@rahsaanbrown883]

The Caliber is still around. It's now called the Jeep Compass.

[@jaydenthompson1747]

What type of vehicle is the caliber

[@taewooknam8789]

compact

[@rahsaanbrown883]

Ok..the Compass is another version of Jeep Patriot. The design was inspired by the Caliber. They've been around since 2008. Google the Compass, and you'll see the similarities.

[@randomkdm]

Jayden Thompson Crossover

[@BillyBob1Billybob2]

im glad they revised the interior for the 2010 model... before then the inside just looked like they used recycled bins.... but hey, at least it was an improvement over the Neon!

[@magensmith6602]

My 2007 dodge caliber have the lightning bolt come on and I did the gas pedal trick and got it to turn off now when I try and start it with my remote button it won't start and just flashes the tail lights I think it flashlights 6 or 7 times

[@oXStarKillerXo]

You have a review on dodge nitro?

[@kobayashiharuno]

i like this in my opinion. but buying a used one here in the Philippines would costs about 15k dollars :( but parts are really expensive.

[@Goldenrod636]

I wanted to ask you Kyle, since you have gone in cars that you don't need the key to unlock or start, doesn't i make them more easy to steal?

[@yungsagegaming8577]

could you try and find an srt caliber plz kyle?

[@tammykotowski4505]

my car is a 2007 and I don't have a manual and it will not start I need to know what wiring hose to starting the car my sterio was stolen and wires are pulled out On the dash it has a lighten bolt in Red with brackets on either side. What dose that mean

[@zanjani13]

nice vehicle i like them very much! 5/5

[@robinlarson3224]

Miss the stereo.

[@lydiaroselol5981]

I love my car

[@jorgepolouxmunozledoanaya4189]

TODAY IN 2022, I HAVE MY SXT DODGE CALIBER

[@Motorfordtoyota]

why were the headlight on in the begining? My friend's mom had one. I liked it, but it was totaled at 60k.

[@qeowasi7303]

can i put copper wire in the chamber of my ignition coil?

[@JiForceful]

nice car, i really like it i believe they got the engine from mitsubishi but still, great looking car, probably buy one in future

[@chrisward7738]

make a video of a dodge nitro

[@JiForceful]

@digitalrailroader yea, and its funny, because that world engine is actually from mitsubishi lancer

[@bitethedevil]

Does anyone know how to remove the cargo security cover and how to put it back in? Just purchased a 08 Caliber and just wondering how in case I want to haul my four dogs around or buy an large item.

[@jaydonparadis4240]

I have one its my first car

[@karsonking6820]

My mom used to have this car...

[@nofungame]

be careful of the subframes I have one Dodge has offered a 10 year warranty on them as long as the subframes are full of holes from rust they will exchange it for brand new ones but you have to go to a Dodge dealership and give him the last nine numbers of the VIN the 10 years is only good from the year put on the road for that car

[@locoguy2427]

did u manage to do a vid on tht S-10 at 0:15? :D

[@crosses101]

Is that a whine bottle storage😳

[@WAKKOAHMADOV]

Hi my friend I want to ask question have a rearview camera in2012 avenger R/T models

[@MrRichierich1990]

@cadga1390 i know the caravans will go a while. my work company van had like 160K and its an 02.

[@Bang0r]

How much does a Caliber like this cost??

[@pierre-olivierlarose6901]

Witch size of wheel is the best for those caliber

[@walterburke7178]

neon ❤you love

[@BALJIT147]

@Driver651 2011 one starts at like 16 000 i think

[@TJC450]

I dont like the fact that they put the radio controls on the back of the steering wheel. I prefer them up front.

[@sheikhkamara6333]

Does it have Bluetooth

[@نزارنجم-ه9ل]

عندي مشكله فتح تورباين دوج نترو2008

[@matthewlancaster]

is it v6???

[@brspeedysgarage]

Put in place to replace the Neon, unfortunately the Neon was a better car.

[@iguardwisconsinberry8830]

Sees this vehicle is an R/T "okay cool!" sees only one exhaust pipe "okay?" turns the engine on "doesn't sound powerful" opens up hood "wtf a 4 cylinder engine with variable valve timing inside an R/T!?" completely disappointed in this vehicle to the fullest extent

[@prodriver7312]

is this hatchback or suv

[@_Michal_Michal_]

Hatchback but suspension is higher

[@BobbyDavisMajesty]

i like the caliber even though it just gives away the look of a soccer mom-mobile

[@jaceeddy1225]

2013 caliber please

[@youtubeme1071]

I'm I more than you bargained for yet?

[@crystalscan2002]

that car Idles high? my car prety much does to 1k when i when frist it ont :P

[@Whatitup]

It looks nice. I personally think that its interior quality is crap.

[@손성훈-u5z]

mcjuggernuggets psycho dad old car

[@نزارنجم-ه9ل]

كيف فتح كير نترو 2008 ممكن ارد

[@talbotmatthewdorr2425]

I have a 2008 with 110,000 miles on it and in the last 15,000 miles it’s needed about $4k worth of suspension work. My dad drive it before and was very easy on it, I personally drive it like it’s made of glass and yet I’m still replacing suspension parts left and right. Anyone else have this problem?

[@TheErik1788]

my caliber goes about 250 260 km/s per hour i own all the cars o the street

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engine on the 2006-2012 Dodge Caliber Engine 1.8 L GEMA I4 2.0 L GEMA I4 2.0 L Volkswagen diesel I4 2.4 L GEMA I4

[@digitalrailroader]

it might not be bad in the Caliber, but plop one in the Sebring/Avenger, and then you will see just how BAD this engine REALLY is.

[@laprincewhite2486]

My aunt has a 2011 dodge caliber

[@javierpopable]

Your aunt has a Dodge Caliber

[@altonwilliams7273]

His aunt has a Dodge Caliber

[@justelynnnjoelle]

@Laprince White 's Auntie has a 2011 Dodge Caliber

[@lestatlunar]

This is a car thats a hatchback, but tall as a crossover.

[@starmember132]

The design was good but all the mechanical faults it had and interior build quality, killed the caliber.

[@lestatlunar]

@@starmember132 yeah, i agree, thats usual chrysler back in late 2000s to early 2010s.

[@starmember132]

@@lestatlunar Totally. I mean, chrysler tried to fix it and they kinda did; for me, the 2010 caliber has a nice interior and still looks good in some ways, it looked vastly better than the old interior. But again, the reputation was already bad and they couldn’t do nothing but kill its production. I still own my 2010 sxt. A friend of mine has been driving it daily since 2012. No transmission or engine problems. Only common problems such as alternator, AC compressor, and motor mounts. I’d say we’ve been lucky with this caliber and it’s only 129k miles.

[@robertsuter760]

hi the water glov box if a frig . check up on it .

[@Robodogggg]

I wish that the Americans build more cars like this. A gas guzzler is very expensive in Europe. I like US Cars, but the engines are to overpowered. The Dodge Caliber has a good engine. Most people really don't need more than a 2.0 liter engine.

[@SaumBoOdi]

They should make a v8

[@PoliceRPG]

why dont you think its a good car