2012 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Specifications

2010 2011 2012

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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Cast-Aluminum
Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless

Transmission:
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	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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

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

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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.