2012 Dodge Caliber for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.8 to 9.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.8 to 9.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Dodge Caliber for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Dodge Caliber specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 230 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.64 | $15.04 | $15.35 |
2012 Dodge Caliber: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 29 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,728 | $3,008 | $3,070 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Dodge Caliber
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (17), seat belts (13) and vehicle speed control (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | 2016-09-15 | seat belts:pretensioner | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Dodge Caliber for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Dodge Caliber for sale by us right now. For anyone shopping for the 2012 Dodge Caliber, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the Caliber
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, seat belts and vehicle speed control; have those parts checked.
Reading the spec sheet
The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 8.8 L/100 km combined: about 26 litres every 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $13.64 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What the Caliber is like
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. The EPA lists 453 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the Caliber suits
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Caliber answers the big questions. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Caliber for a week and see how it fits your life.
Running costs
A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.40 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Dodge Caliber from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Dodge Caliber for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Dodge Caliber
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Dodge Caliber before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Dodge Caliber have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Dodge Caliber cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2728.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.