Car leasing: 2012 Dodge Caliber
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Dodge Caliber; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Here is what to know about the 2012 Dodge Caliber before buying one.
Before you sign for the Caliber
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 8.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 26 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to 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.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits people who want car handling with extra load space.
What the Caliber is like
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. In plain terms, its 453 litres of luggage space hold a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent the Caliber first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the Caliber on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.64 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.40 at our price setting.
When you know your dates
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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.
Ask us about the 2012 Dodge Caliber
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.