2012 Dodge Caliber

wheel

steering wheel locks up, sometimes brakes/gas don't work.

The ONLY CONS I have found with my car is that I wish it had radio controls on the steering wheel.

steering

heat/air-control

radio

IF THE WINDOWS ARE DOWN YOUR EARS POP REALLY BAD.THE GOOD ABOUT THIS VEHICLE IS THE RADIO ID REALLY LOUD AND NICE.

noise

We were a little apprehensive after reading reviews about performance, noise, etc.,

The road noise in this vehicle is twice as loud as the Fusion.

comfortable

its strong enough for long ride n more comfortable.

I have been very surprised at the leg room and comfort of the vehicle.

Great sound system and really comfortable seats!

I am very pleased with my caliber, it drives wonderfully, handles the road great, a very comfortable ride, plenty of storage room, couldn't be happier, not a bad thing to say about it.

Although not the fastest car, it makes up in style and comfort :) I'm loving my new car!! !

ride

My two children enjoyed riding in my vehicle everyday, going to school.

What changed was my ability to enjoy a quiet ride, my ability to merge into traffic, and my ability to have passengers who enjoy traveling with me.

room

But doe have a really small trunk space and not a whole lot of power.

I love having a hatchback in a family car that offers room for a variety of baggage.

reliable

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

TO SUM IT ALL UP IF YOUR NOT BUYING IT FOR A COLLEGE STUDENT TO DOOOOOOOOOOON'T GET IT PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY TO PURCHASE A MORE RELIABLE CAR.

hatchback

The 2012 Dodge Caliber Hatchback is made by Dodge

2011 Dodge Caliber

transmission

however the manual transmission noise can get annoying at times upon acceleration.

Right at 100k miles the transmisson has gone out not only that

So far I've replaced the transmission, alternator, battery, starter, electric motor throttle, and brakes.

The transmission is a super loud whining noise and when you let off the brake a stupid squeak happens that the dealership said is nothing to be alarmed about.

The transmission does not have very much power and the acceleration is terrible.

The transmission is CVI where it sounds as if it is severely slipping.

Get up from a dead start is a bit slow and the constant mess transmission takes a bit getting used to.

but this car has the worst transmission I have ever had.

However, the shifting is very smooth and forgiving (especially for someone like me who hasn't driven stick for a while).

While this car has some positive aspects, I can't recommend it because of the transmission.

1 Week later notice noise in front, lf ball joint bad.

The frame also rattles and squeaks when you go over a bump.

So when you read about how horrible, noisy, and cheap the Caliber is and looks, Don't listen, go check it out for yourself.

brake

Middle of June come and something in the rear end breaks making a lot of noise and causing the rear end to dance around when hitting bumps.

The brakes grab if you apply a little too much pressure.

Currently a month later I am still having an issue with the control arm and now my abs pulses when I brake (had the same issue in my grand am from the accident it was in prior to my purchase of it).

engine

It leaks all over, check engine light and does not come off.

I drive this car daily it always starts the only thing I have to say is I wish the gas tank was bigger and there was a bigger motor feels like every 2 weeks I’m filling it and it doesn’t have the pick up I wish it did

Now the engine isnt able to keep power if it even is able to get it started and this could be the fuse box (+$1000 repairs) throttle body($500 repairs) or a few other things i have seen online.

For a two liter engine the mileage is terrible, only 23mpg on town and 27 mpg on highway.

I would not recommend the 2 liter engine,in spite of the fact the gas mileage is a little better.

acceleration

I have owned my 2011 Caliber Heat for just a few months and it is no longer safe to drive because it will not accelerate past 20mph and it will shut off and leave me stranded.

the suspention is awful, ir feels like you bottom out everytime you hit a bump and the acceleration and breaking is so sensitive that it also contributes to the poor gas mileage!

Acceleration was very poor and no matter how hard or soft you stepped on the gas pedal, the car just picked up speed only as fast as IT wanted to.

mileage

The gas mileage is good, as I use it primarily as a daily driver.

Well build car and I get 24-25 mpg in the city.

button EVERYTIME YOU GET IN THE CAR that it does help on the mpg!

It has been on 2 major trips since I've owned it and the gas mileage is awesome.

I have been finding unbelievable gas mileage.

I really have to watch because I'm up to 70 mph on the highway without even thinking.

The gas mileage was nowhere near the 22mpg city it was rated on this site.

You get what you pay for, if you want a well priced, good gas milage wagon, this is it.

Gas mileage is incredible, averaging 35 miles/gallon.

The front seats were comfortable and not bad as a single person or married couple,

Car looks fantastic and inside is very comfy with lots of room.

The seats and riding comfort matches that of luxury cars.

The comfort level is excellent as I am 6'-1" and have more than adequate room.

The seats are comfortable, the steering is tight without being restrictive, and the power is amazing on such a small vehicle.

The interior is Amazing, seats are VERY comfortable and the back seats even Recline.

The suspension is reasonable, steering is comfortable with a big steering wheel, the interior is attractive with a fair amount of storage space, and the ground clearance is higher than an average car.

It has so many features and is spacious and comfortable and we went smaller from our Sante Fe.

The Caliber Uptown boasts heated seats, cooler & for a few more dollars, the best navigation, sound system and other creature comforts unheard of in its class.

family

It’s still in fabulous condition and about to hand it down to my son for his first car.

I got this car for my daughter and for the price and reliability it works for all of us.

I am pleased and satisfied with the Caliber and yes I would recommend it to family and friends.

The Caliber is a great reality and my family and I are glad we bought it everyday we drive it.

The kids love it, as does my husband, a long-time Jeep enthusiast.

I have taken the car on a couple of camping trips, fishing events with the guys & to scouting outings with the older boys.

it doesn't make me feel like I am driving a "Mom" vehicle!

but once you add children,  there's really no room for them and all that goes with kids.

Great car it's a dream very confident very confortabil very smooth ride great on gas very roomy lots of cargo space leg room head room

It has plenty of room for gear and kids, averages 24mpg and hasn't required anything

The handling is amazing in the car and it parks in small spaces nicely as well.

The head room is exceptional and one main reason for the selection.

My kids have plenty of room, and the back seats recline.

The caliber has an average ride with expected road noise,

I was able to keep my bottled tea cool during the long ride.

The ride is best in its class and the handling is better than larger 4x4 vehicles I have owned.

2010 Dodge Caliber

The transmission had to be replaced the first year I had it, luckily it was under warranty.

For an compact economy car, it has poor fuel mileage, I'm not sure if it is the CVT transmission

audio-system

A car door should not go clunk, it sounds hollow.

My only real problem with it so far is that the engine sounds like it has a hard time catching up when accelerating.

fuel

Saved plenty of gas money over the years and runs great.

Great gas mileage and low insurance for it.

This is the second DODGE CALIBER i have owned my fuel mileage is great 27- 35 mixed hwy/city.

I commute 100 miles round trip daily and get great gas mileage out of it.

The car is great on gas, especially when I have to drive to school in PA.

I love my new Caliber, its the perfect size, comfortable, gets good gas milage.

29-32 is what the car is recommanded to get for gas milage and I have been able hit 36-38 at times during my trips.

Comfortable safe and good mileage,  This is a great commuter daily driver and would be a perfect school car for a high school or college student.

It is very comfortable and quiet and has a lot of head room.

It is extremely roomy, comfortable and reliable.

It has a comfortable ride, roomy interior and good features.

Enough room for family, hauling groceries,etc.

Very spacious front seat, back seat, and trunk space.

The storage space is amazing for it being so small

Lots of room  without being bulky, a breeze to handle.

It seems to have much more room then my 2008 Ford focus.

The vehicle handles great, adequate power , suprising interior space with unique body style.

Handles well, power is good for 4-cyl, plenty of room for 4-5 adult passengers, quality of interior components and trim are good.

Caliber new interior is great also got 29 mpg on Florida trip.

I drive from Mo, to MN (8 hrs) 1-2 times a month and I enjoy the trip greatly.

2009 Dodge Caliber

Transmission and Engine problems plagued that car so bad that it ended up on the top of Dodge's scrap metal ideas heap!!! !

Transmission had issues when we moved to the mountains.

The Bad:
Transmission - It's shot at 48000 miles.

but if i need to replace the transmission every 2 years it doesnt really have any bang for its buck in the long run.

The CVT is difficult for some to get used to and because it doesn't shift like a traditional car, you can easily go over the speed limit.

Have had this car in for transmission problems 3 times for a total of 6 weeks.

speed

I am a little older and am not a "speed performance freak" so, have not modified the engine, as many do.

Minus: Too much annoying road noise from wrong manufacturer tire choice.

Road Noise - poor sound dampening from the wheels.

It's no luxury vehicle, a bit road noisy
but who cares, turn up the radio.

What it lacks in performance it makes up for in comfort and accessories.

This car had it all, great gas mileage, comfy seats, plenty of room for travel, and I always felt safe.

Smart styling, comfortable interior, great transmission (CVT), and economical on gas.

but like i said i love this car it has amazing gas mileage and is comfortable

a beautiful exterior with deep comfortable bucket seats.

Its sporty and comfortable and just a good all around car.

exterior design good good fuel mileage interior road noise not best interior room good comfort good gauges good design descent acceleration overall give it a good considering purchase price

Plenty of cargo space and the seats lay down flat for the bigger loads.

Lots of cargo space to haul stuff around.

has enough room to haul some stuff in back as you take the family out.

Being a larger person, it has plenty of space even for me and has yet to get uncomfortable even during road trips.

The sound systems rocks and there is enough room, comfortably for 4 other passengers.

Vehicle is clean and my daughter feels safe in it , she loves the color and everything about the car.

I personally love the car I drive it every chance I get it's a family car

Here's what we were looking for: a good-looking American car with a hatchback (because we have a big dog), power everything, adjustable front bucket seats, cruise, dark & durable interior, with good gas mileage that doesn't sit so low to the road.

MPG - tested higher than official highway ratings.

The gas mileage with the CVT is good for a larger hatchback (I average 25-26).

It has a zippy little 2.0 engine that is stingy with gasoline yet powerful enough to hit 90 mph real quick.

Gas is above average, about 28mpg combined with my driving.

2008 Dodge Caliber

The CVT is noisy and the handling stinks compared to newer cars.

I bought second hand dodge caliber and few days after i got some issues most are with the transmission it became noisy in front and need to changed asap.

The road noise is so loud that you have to crank up the stereo to actually understand what is being said.

A lot of sqeaks and creaks from the body though.

There are numerous other interior rattles going on that should not be an issue in a car so new.

but when it started to get older things like transmission and suspension started going back and it got old.

Then after after 2.5 years, everything started to break down: breaks, struts, control arms, battery, and ultimately the transmission.

Everything was good except the cvt transmission that went out and its not able to be rebuilt and for a new one for an 08 rt model its over $4000 to replace

This car is not very reliable and the transmission in it is terrible.

windshield

vent dial quick working, so no hot air on the windshield to get the ice off from the inside.

I had to have the front ball joints replaced, the tires that come on it are awful, I've had to get all 4 new TPMS valves replaced, a turn signal bulb had to be replaced within months after I bought it, I can't find a wiper for the rear window.

Whoever designed the driver and front passenger seats must be very short or very tall, as with my 6'2" frame the so called lumbar adjustment hits me right below the shoulder blades.

battery

purchased 2008 in april 2010 and started with the alternator battery and now is the computer system this car is good to 50000 miles i'm the 4 i heard this problem

I've owned my 08 caliber se for almost a year now & I love it.. its comfortable & runs fantastic, the only thing I think needs improving is the acceleration..

Very easy to drive this car, reliable, big space, stable car body, shock absorption comfort, I like dodge cars.

This car seems very tight, and has been very comfortable riding in town.

This was my wife?s car and I never felt comfortable in it.

It feels comfortable to drive, feels bigger than your typical car

Head and shoulder room in the front seats was never an issue (we're both just under 6 feet) and the ride was always comfortable and smooth.

The seats are the most comfortable I have ever had.

but the seats are like sitting in a lazyboy; extremely comfortable for sport seats.

It has served my family perfectly for over 9 years.

I'd recommend this to anyone looking for their first car to buy for themselves, or a family member.

Its a good student car or a small family car.

My parents own one of these cars for the past 5 years! Garbage!!

Jean treats my like family and Damon was a great help.

We don't have a large family (just me and my wife, most of the time), so the back seat issue really doesn't apply to us.

though as a grocery getter, you will get there pretty doggone fast.

It's my little mini SUV for half the price and works well for my family.. My husband thought that based on the outside view of the vehicle that it would not be roomy enough

Very flexible interior.Great for lugging stuff like bicycles.

a great buy,good value,the family loves the new car,the color is is what the family loves the best ,thanks dodge !

Has always been a very dependable ride for me.

BAD TO THE BONE ; VERY RELIABLE,RIDES LIKE A DREAM,CAN'T BEAT THE PAINT ; IT HAS NO PAINT; THE CAR IS STAINLESS STEEL; NO RUST

One look at the low profile tires will tell you that the ride is gonna be stiff.

but anything over 30 minutes and the ride starts getting miserable.

In my opinion, the ride is smooth and I get wonderful gas mileage as well..

(2) The car is rough riding; i.e., we get to enjoy EVERY wrinkle in the road.

but myself and the two kids in their carseats (3 & 7) riding in the backseat are sore, but not maimed.

It was very reliable and had good gas mileage.

Anyone else ever have this problem with the gas pedal?

I love the feel of the car and the ac works well an the gas mileage isnt bad either.

The styling is crisp and emphatic, it's comfortable, practical, and versatile - does everything I need it to do, and with pretty good fuel economy.

Overall it is a great car especially when gas prices were high.

Her Jeep Liberty was getting around 16-17 miles per gallon.

I have averaged from 29 to 37 miles per gallon of gas and have been happy with the way this small four cylinder motor performs.

I am getting >27mpg in this car on a mixed highway/local streets driving and with the gas prices hovering around 4.00/gal I love it.

This is a great little car and is safe and reliable; yet fun and sporty!

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