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Dodge Caliber

2007–2012 · 26 configurations

Lowest
22
Average
24
Best
27
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The Dodge Caliber has been tested by the EPA across 26 different configurations spanning model years 2007 through 2012. Over this period, the Caliber has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 22 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 24 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,500232724MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200243127MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,500222724MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,500232724MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,500222724MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200243127MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,400232725MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2009
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200243027MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,500232724MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,150192722MPG
2008
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300242926MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,500232724MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2007
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,300242926MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,500232724MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,600212523MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400232825MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,700202422MPG

Historical Efficiency

2012
27
2011
27
2010
26
2009
27
2008
26
2007
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Caliber) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Dodge Caliber. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Dodge Dodge Caliber grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
585
Total Deaths
385

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
18.3%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
17.9%
DUI Involved
18.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
15%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes40
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2022
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2021
Fatal Crashes58
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2020
Fatal Crashes58
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2019
Fatal Crashes55
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2018
Fatal Crashes76
Fatalities
48
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2017
Fatal Crashes65
Fatalities
39
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2016
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2015
Fatal Crashes78
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2014
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
43
Deaths/Crash
0.77
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2011
1
2010
2
2009
1
2007
4
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