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2012 Dodge Caliber consumer reviews

$17,380 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Caliber Dodge
(30 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 3.7
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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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

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

Very nice inside and out. Love the color. I was used to the interior settings because it is similar to what I was driving .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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not sure why this has good reviews

wish i could give it 0 stars. steering wheel locks up, sometimes brakes/gas don't work. many times i would step on the gas pedal expecting to go and it staggers, almost causing accidents multiple times. not only that but then it jerks and goes flying, which also almost caused accidents. clock in car doesnt work no matter what, car shut down one time as i was driving (no warning), a few times already cant go past 30 mph. many times the car wont go past 50mph, car constantly jerks, overheated and shut down after 2 hours of driving. the only reason why i'm still putting up with this car is because im not the person paying for it.... cant imagine spending my hard earned money on something as terrible as this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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this car is really awesome , strong one !!

this car met my all needs and desire , best car ... its strong enough for long ride n more comfortable... it has a perfect size too

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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reliable and easy to to change parts

great value for its market price nice audio system built in reliable american car with cheap parts and oil filters etc good offroad perfomance as well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Better than expected in almost every way.

This was my son's car he drove commuting to work about an hour each way. He got a little bigger car to have more room for child seats. I decided to use the Caliber to commute to work while it is for sale. I have been very surprised at the leg room and comfort of the vehicle. It drives well, is very easy to see out of, and runs great. It performs reasonably well for a 4 cylinder engine. I wouldn't mind owning this car myself if I needed another car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good for me.

I like the car... it is comfortable and cute. But doe have a really small trunk space and not a whole lot of power. Great sound system and really comfortable seats!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most awful vehicle I?ve ever owned

I am a single mom of 4 children and I bought this car for our family transportation. It?s been a nightmare from the day I got it. Major mechanical issues, hydroplanes no matter the amount of water on the road (yes even with new tires, balanced and rotated and alignment done) and absolutely horrible on gas milage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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very happy and satisfied customer

ive bought several from tom over the years this is one of the best that i got i will continue to buissness with tom ahl

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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