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#1 of 24 Dodge Caliber RT AWD new owner report by c192ps Feb 28, 2007 (7:58 am)
Over all the RT awd is a very good car, it does everything well, however nothing out standing. If you have young childern the plastic every where is a big plus and easy to clean. We tried out the AWD on high 140 in OR. this past weekend, ice covered by 2" of packed snow. It was sure footed and predictable as long you didn't drive faster then conditions would premit. Milage falls when driving 70 mph, at 55-65mph we were able to get 30mpg. It is not a hot rod in any way, but it does have the power to take on the hills. A 15 gal tank and a adjustable passenger seat would be a improvement. As for craftmanship and materals I haven't found any thing wrong. The engine warms up faster then any other 4 cylinders I have own in the past. It is a car that thinks it is a SUV, I would not take it off road. But it is prefect for winter driving. AS for warm weather, will have to wait for summer to find out. Replies to this message: habalanche (Mar 04, 2007 11:19 am) 77mac77 (Jul 04, 2008 11:52 pm) habalanche (Jul 05, 2008 6:02 pm) 77mac77 (Jul 05, 2008 10:25 pm) caliberchic (Jul 06, 2008 4:55 am) 77mac77 (Jul 06, 2008 7:30 am)
#2 of 24 Re: Dodge Caliber RT AWD new owner report [c192ps] by habalanche Mar 04, 2007 (11:19 am)
Replying to: c192ps (Feb 28, 2007 7:58 am) You're getting close to 30 MPG with an AWD R/T? Mine is chugging along at a far less than acceptable 18-19 MPG. I only have 2700 miles and it's mostly all city but.30 is terrific considering it's advertised at 22-26 MPG
#3 of 24 MPG by caliberchic Apr 25, 2007 (4:04 pm)
I just picked up my R/T although FWD and I'm getting 23 mpg so far, with only a few miles driven..130 I believe. I have been using the autostick and having fun with it too so I imagine the mpg will only get better. I will report back.
#4 of 24 07 Caliber R/T Noisy by yates Nov 08, 2007 (3:47 pm)
I drove a 07 Dodge Caliber R/T and the thing sounds like an old military vehicle when you reach 45mph and above. Sounds like a bad carrier bearing if it were an older 4x4 pickup. Defineately coming from the rear. Has anyone else experienced this??? Randy Replies to this message: bigtsr (Nov 09, 2007 5:11 am) yates (Nov 09, 2007 6:55 am) caliberchic (Nov 10, 2007 6:12 am) cinglemom (Nov 29, 2007 6:51 pm) cinglemom (Nov 30, 2007 6:43 pm) bigtsr (Dec 01, 2007 9:03 am) and 3 more...
#5 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [yates] by bigtsr Nov 09, 2007 (5:11 am)
Replying to: yates (Nov 08, 2007 3:47 pm) There have been several postings on the various Caliber boards about the RT models having noisey rear wheel bearing and it seems the general consensus that a bad batch was used in assy and the only way to cure it is have them replaced under warranty. Replies to this message: yates (Nov 09, 2007 6:55 am)
#6 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [bigtsr] by yates Nov 09, 2007 (6:55 am)
Replying to: bigtsr (Nov 09, 2007 5:11 am) Thanks for the info, I'm going to look into this further. If I learn something, I will put it out on this board to inform others. Thanks!!
#7 of 24 Road trip by habalanche Nov 09, 2007 (5:17 pm)
Just got back from a 1700 mile road trip 70/30 Hwy/City with my R/T AWD. Averaged exactly 26MPG.That's more than I have been getting but most of my driving is just short back and forth to work runs.I have had the car for 15 mos.and including the recent 1700 miles I now have only 4400 miles on it.I would love to get 26mpg all the time but being that the car is advertised at 23-26mpg.I'll live with it.No mechanical issues to report at all.
#8 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [yates] by caliberchic Nov 10, 2007 (6:12 am)
Replying to: yates (Nov 08, 2007 3:47 pm) I have not.
#9 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [yates] by cinglemom Nov 29, 2007 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: yates (Nov 08, 2007 3:47 pm) I just recently purchased an '07 Caliber R/T FWD on Oct 31, 2007. My 2 test drives were beautiful and I fell in love with the car instantly. However, I did not purchase the car I test drove. Assuming that the cars would drive and sound the same I decided to choose a different color R/T. I had to take the car to the dealers a week later because I heard rattling. They found out it was the front passenger side bumper that had screws or bults missing or loose. I haven't heard the noise since. Then another week later I noticed whistling coming from the driver side of the window. They said it might be the weather stripping. Come to find out it was some kind of tab that was not removed. I haven't heard the noise since. Now... I have been noticing rattling and engine struggling sounds; almost like the engine is urning for oil or the transmission is missing it's fluid. I also notice that when I'm on an incline the engine gives off this loud rattling/tapping sounds. When the heat fan is on it's sometimes louder. I gave up my '03 Toyota Corolla S for this car thinking that I have found another great car. Tomorrow I go back to the dealers to see what they are going to do or say about the engine noises. I really love this car and hope that it will be a simple and non complicated fix. I will keep you posted. Replies to this message: cinglemom (Nov 30, 2007 6:43 pm) bigtsr (Dec 01, 2007 9:03 am) cinglemom (Feb 02, 2008 5:25 am) and 2 more...
#10 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [cinglemom] by cinglemom Nov 30, 2007 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: cinglemom (Nov 29, 2007 6:51 pm) Went to the dealers this morning. They at first did not hear the rattling but I went on the second test drive with them. When I'm on an incline I can hear some rattling. They said that I might be the fan tapping some wires. I'm guessing that I will need to taked the car on a trip to break it in. Replies to this message: bigtsr (Dec 01, 2007 9:03 am) cinglemom (Feb 02, 2008 5:25 am) cal_libby_er (Feb 25, 2008 10:48 am) and 1 more...

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