These are standard specifications for the 2012 Dodge Caliber, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual Overdrive , CVT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Transverse | |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $17,380-18,765 Invoice: $16,944-18,232 |
| Weight : | 2940 lbs | 1333.562 kg |
| MPG City : | 24 |
| MPG Highway : | 32 |
| Introduced At : | 2009 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.375 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 122 cc | 7.4 cu in. | 0.1 L. |
| Power : | 158 BHP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless | |
5 Manual Overdrive , CVT
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.77 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.16 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.41 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.026 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.72 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Caliber 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : |  |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 15.5% |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090810 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V668000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. |
| Consequence | If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber has a length of 173.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber has a width of 68.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber has 39.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber has legroom of 41.80 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber was a Wagon.Q: How much did the 2012 Dodge Caliber cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber had an MSRP of $17,380 - $$18,765 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2012 Dodge Caliber have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Dodge Caliber was a Inline 4 (122 cc | 7.4 cu in. | 0.1 L.) with 158 BHP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Dodge Caliber have? A: The 2012 Dodge Caliber had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Overdrive, CVT.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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