2010 Dodge Caliber Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitized steel
Production Years for Series :	2010 -
Price :	MSRP: $16,975-20,555 Invoice: $16,595-19,865
Weight :	2940 lbs \| 1333.562 kg
MPG City :	23
MPG Highway :	31
Introduced At :	2009 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.375

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| Chain-driven DOHC; electronically controlled dual VVT
Displacement :	1998 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 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.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6750 RPM

Inline 4 \| Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically controlled dual VVT
Displacement :	2360 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	165 Ft-Lbs (224 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6500 RPM

Transmission:
5 Manual T355 , CVT Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.77
2nd Gear :	2.16
3rd Gear :	1.41
4th Gear :	1.026
5th Gear :	0.81

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2010 Dodge Caliber 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Mfr Report Date	20091204
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V197000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE CALIBER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DOOR LOCK ROD IN THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR.
Consequence	AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER BEING EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT RIGHT DOOR LOCK ROD AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER'S SAFETY RECALL NO. K09.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2010 Averages

Avg. Home :	$184,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.74
Avg. Stamp :	$0
Total Car Production :	7,743,093

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2010 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2010 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber has a length of 173.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2010 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber has a width of 68.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber has 39.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber has legroom of 41.80 inches.

Q: What is the 2010 Dodge Caliber's towing capacity?A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2010 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber was a Hatchback Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2010 Dodge Caliber cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber had an MSRP of $16,975 - $$20,555 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2010 Dodge Caliber have? A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 158 BHP (116.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 141 Ft-Lbs (191 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 165 Ft-Lbs (224 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2010 Dodge Caliber have? A: The 2010 Dodge Caliber had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual T355, CVT Continuously variable ratio, lockup torque converter, electronic controls.