2011 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Specifications

2010 2011 2012

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unitized steel
Production Years for Series :	2010 -
Price :	MSRP: $16,885-20,085 Invoice: $16,485-19,465
Weight :	2940 lbs \| 1333.562 kg
MPG City :	23
MPG Highway :	32
Introduced At :	2009 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.375

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| Electronically controlled dual VVT, direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets
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.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Redline :	6750 RPM

Inline 4
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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6500 RPM
Crankshaft :	Forged steel

Transmission:
5 Manual Magna Driveline T355 , CVT CVT2

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
2011 Dodge Caliber 5 HB FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 15.5%

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	STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Mfr Report Date	20110418
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V315000
Summary	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Consequence	A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	CHRYSLER'S SAFETY RECALL NO. L23.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

2011 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$40,925
Avg. Home :	$262,260
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.48
Total Car Production :	8,661,535

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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2011 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber has a length of 173.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2011 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber has a width of 68.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber has 39.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have?A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber has legroom of 41.80 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Dodge Caliber? A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber was a Hatchback.

Q: How much did the 2011 Dodge Caliber cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber had an MSRP of $16,885 - $$20,085 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2011 Dodge Caliber have? A: The 2011 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 2011 Dodge Caliber have? A: The 2011 Dodge Caliber had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Magna Driveline T355, CVT CVT2.