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Overview
- Body
- Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 60 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,965 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 157
- Reported injuries
- 15
- Theft rate
- 2.2 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- AIR BAGS13%
- SUSPENSION11%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
- ENGINE8%
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 246 total.
Dodge Caliber: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
34 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Sep 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100226
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
Jul 27, 2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL9100196
Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Apr 2, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGS2209000004
If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Mar 30, 2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:FILTER/SCREEN9004509
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
Apr 7, 2021POWER TRAIN9004009
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage. Vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires Service Kit PN 68461214AA; includes Transmission Isolator PN 68264483AA, and Adaptation Bracket 68264479AA and Fastener Service Kit PN 68329056AA Vehicles built after on or after 10/23/2015 will require only the F
Dec 17, 2020SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT71063
Warranty Bulletin D-20-21 (X91) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010 Dodge Journey (JC), Dodge Avenger/Chrysler Sebring (JS), Dodge Nitro (KA), Jeep Liberty (KK), Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK), Dodge Caliber (PM), Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country (RT) (Rev. A)
Dec 7, 2020SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT70726
Warranty Bulletin D-20-21 (X91) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010 Dodge Journey (JC), Dodge Avenger/Chrysler Sebring (JS), Dodge Nitro (KA), Jeep Liberty (KK), Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK), Dodge Caliber (PM), Dodge Caravan (RT)
Dec 5, 2020EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY23-033-20
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X91 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR that has inadvertently deployed. Customers may comment on the following: The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset.
- and 26 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.