This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Dodge Caliber.
24–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.8 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2011 to 2012 Dodge Caliber received a three-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The rating applies across both model years shown until the next redesign. In frontal crash testing, the Caliber earned four stars. Side crash protection was rated at three stars. Rollover resistance received four stars. The side pole test, which evaluates protection in crashes involving narrow fixed objects, resulted in one star, the lowest rating in this assessment.
3/5 Overall
At a glance
What can fail
The Occupant Restraint Control module can short circuit, which prevents the front air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Control module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
