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2012 Dodge

Caliber

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Dodge Caliber: best and worst years
2012 Dodge Caliber

Closest available photo (2011 model year); you're viewing the 2012.

2011 photoU.S. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
158
Power to weight
0.053 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.97
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

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

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
49
Reported injuries
6
Theft rate
1.4 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS21%
  • SEAT BELTS16%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL9%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • ENGINE6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 80 total.

Dodge Caliber: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

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.