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The Caliber (2007 to 2012) is a compact hatchback. It uses 1.8-, 2.0- and 2.4-liter World Engine four-cylinders with a manual gearbox or CVT, and the SRT-4 has a 2.4-liter turbo.


Your 2008 Dodge Caliber is from the Caliber generation, which covers model years 2007–2012. Most procedures are shared with the other years of this generation, but engines, options and wiring changed from year to year, so the manual is made for the 2008 model year.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2008 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “8”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 18 years old, a 2008 vehicle is in the age range where wiring, rubber hoses, seals and corrosion repairs take most of the work, and where original factory information is hardest to find.
Same generation: 2007 Dodge Caliber, 2009 Dodge Caliber, 2010 Dodge Caliber, 2011 Dodge Caliber, 2012 Dodge Caliber.
All Dodge Caliber model years: 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012
1.8L 4 CYL DOHC 16V DUAL V.V.T.
2.0L 4 CYL DOHC 16V DIESEL
2.0L 4 CYL DOHC DPF DIESEL
2.0L 4 CYL DOHC 16V DUAL V.V.T.
2.4L 4 CYL DOHC 16V DUAL V.V.T.
2.4L 4 CYL DOHC 16V TURBO
