2012
Dodge Caliber

Starts at:

$18,730

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Available trims

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4dr HB SE

Starts at

$17,380

24 City / 32 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr HB SXT Plus

Starts at

$18,730

23 City / 27 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr HB SXT

Starts at

$18,765

23 City / 27 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Simplified model lineup for 2012

Manual or CVT

Available navigation radio

Available 18-inch wheels

The good & the bad

The good

Quiet cabin

Optional Boston Acoustics stereo with flip-down liftgate speakers

Decent ride

The bad

Marginal score in IIHS side-impact crash test

Rear visibility

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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Dodge Caliber base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 3/5
Combined side rating front seat: 2/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 3/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 4/5

Side barrier rating driver: 3/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 1/5

15.5%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 3/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 1/5

15.5%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years / 100,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles

Basic

3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty

Dealer certification

125 point inspection

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Most recent

By Gina from Los Angeles calif

Owns this car

September 13, 2023

My car is a 10+stars runs great and is a 2012

My son gave me his Dodge Caliber and it runs great I have no complaints except for the noises I hear when car is on in 1 st gear it rattles and squeaks and sounds like some one is getting in and out of car I think it’s haunted has a ghost other then that it’s a good running car I went on a hot day back and forth to Las Vegas

From Los Angeles almost 400 miles one way with a/c on and car ran great even ghost behaved hisself But I read that these car are known for there sub frame rusting out and tires breaking off which now scares me to drive it a far distance by myself is there some where I can get it checked out without costing me anything to ease my fear that one day my car will fall apart tires coming off and me Crashing and stranded somewhere in desert

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Dodge from Atlanta, Dallas, New Jersey

Owns this car

September 19, 2020

Perfect car for mid-size family

Red 2012 Dodge Caliber SXT FWD CVT 2.0L I4 DOHC 16V Dual VVT Has less Odometer is 58200 miles and 23/27 City/Highway MPG. Has Sliding Sun Visors with Mirrors and Interior Removable/Rechargeable LED Flashlight. Displays Outside Temperature and has Fog lamps Has 4-Wheel Antilock Disc Brakes and Tire pressure monitor with warning

lamp.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Dodge Caliber?

The 2012 Dodge Caliber is available in 3 trim levels:

SE (1 style)
SXT (1 style)
SXT Plus (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Dodge Caliber?

The 2012 Dodge Caliber offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Dodge Caliber reliable?

The 2012 Dodge Caliber has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Dodge Caliber owners.

Is the 2012 Dodge Caliber a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Dodge Caliber. 86.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5

Based on 30 reviews

Comfort: 4.2
Interior: 4.1
Performance: 3.7
Value: 4.2
Exterior: 4.4
Reliability: 4.4

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