Used 2012 Dodge Caliber Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Caliber, so we've included reviews for other years of the Caliber since its last redesign.
Very average car
challenger9, 01/28/2012
2011 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
32 of 42 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a relatively new 2011 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet for $12,900 it had only 600 miles. I am relatively happy with ownig this car. However, I found that this car to be very slow, the 4cyl, 158 hp engine with the CVT transmisson is very weak. The engine lacks power for changing lanes and going up hills it makes long distance driving very difficult. Extremely poor gas mileage about 20- 24 mpg. Cheap interior and uncomfortable seats. Positive things are exterior styling and interior room. I would never buy this car at retail at $21,000. Howeve, if you can find one at a discounted price I would buy it. They are good commuter cars for providing basic transportation
Incredibly Surprising
bsavoie93, 03/11/2011
2010 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
My parents got this as their loaner car while they were having their PT Cruiser worked on. They weren't going to drive it so I did. I was incredibly surprised with this car. It rides very smooth even on the freeway. It picks up speed quick, but when you floor it nothing happens. I took to 110 MPH no problem and it didn't feel like it was gonna fall apart. It handles and drives well. When you go around a corner quickly there is barely any body roll. I thought something was wrong with the transmission but then I realized it had a CVT. The base stereo sounds amazing and the standard features are unbelievable. The interior needs some work. There is cheap battleship grey plastic everywhere!
How not to sell a car
yougottabekidding, 02/10/2010
2010 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Ownership experience was limited to 1 hour. Although ordered correctly, Dodge failed to manufacture the car correctly by leaving out 1 of 3 options....where was the quality control?? Took car for initial drive and it overheated in less than 5 miles. After listening to salesman and manager attempt ever increasing levels of BS, we took our deposit and left.
Love this Wagon!
Shannon Altmeyer, 06/17/2017
2011 Dodge Caliber Express 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
It's size and comfort are perfect for what I was looking for. Bigger than a car, yet smaller than an SUV. I'm I'm love!!!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great Car
denny l, 11/17/2010
2010 Dodge Caliber Rush 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Have 1000 miles on my new Caliber. I average 30 mpg combined. It is very quiet and very comfortable. Still getting used to day running lights.