Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2007. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2007.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 49 | 1 |
| 2011 Caliber | 165 | 2 |
| 2010 Caliber | 157 | 2 |
| 2009 Caliber | 232 | 1 |
| 2008 Caliber | 360 | 0 |
| 2007 CaliberMost complaints | 884 | 4 |
| 2006 Caliber | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Suspension491
- Electrical system339
- Structure331
- Power train220
- Vehicle speed control187
- Engine175
- Steering172
- Air bags159
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 205 Caliber vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 133 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 7 |
| 2011 | 24 | 20 |
| 2010 | 29 | 18 |
| 2009 | 27 | 18 |
| 2008 | 45 | 20 |
| 2007 | 69 | 50 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Dodge Caliber 4 DR FWD | ★★★☆☆ | 15.5 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Dodge Caliber 5 HB FWD | ★★★☆☆ | 15.5 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 6 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.7–9.1 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Caliber · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2011 | Caliber · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| 2010 | Caliber · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 7.5 | 9.1 |
| 2009 | Caliber · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| 2008 | Caliber · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| 2007 | Caliber · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 8.1 | 9.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
461 Caliber cars are on the New Zealand register; 26% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 47 | 42 | 4 |
| 2011 | 189 | 176 | 3 |
| 2010 | 26 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 2008 | 75 | 26 | 46 |
| 2007 | 77 | 18 | 55 |
| 2006 | 28 | 24 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
979 Caliber cars are on Dutch roads; 9% arrived later as imports, and 12 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50 | €19,669 |
| 2010 | 69 | €24,156 |
| 2009 | 99 | €25,129 |
| 2008 | 183 | €25,511 |
| 2007 | 413 | €25,136 |
| 2006 | 165 | €26,394 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
798 Caliber cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 93% petrol, 7% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52 | 225,000 km |
| 2009 | 84 | 210,000 km |
| 2008 | 219 | 206,000 km |
| 2007 | 291 | 225,000 km |
| 2006 | 152 | 230,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 39 Caliber cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 0 of those collisions were fatal and 11 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
634 Caliber cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 79 | 39 |
| 2008 | 208 | 145 |
| 2007 | 201 | 246 |
| 2006 | 146 | 232 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
1,199 Caliber cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 48% passed first time, against 57% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 170 | 45% |
| 2008 | 408 | 48% |
| 2007 | 360 | 47% |
| 2006 | 261 | 50% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Caliber | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 27.9% | 17.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.3% | 20.3% |
| Brakes | 10.2% | 11.7% |
| Tyres | 9.7% | 7.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| Visibility | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.8% | 7.5% |
| Steering | 8.4% | 3.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
5,054 new Dodge Caliber cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2014, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2014 the largest markets were Italy (1), Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | — |
| 2013 | 3 | — |
| 2012 | 2,559 | — |
| 2011 | 636 | — |
| 2010 | 1,854 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
8 campaigns cover the Caliber.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
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.
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.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE CALIBER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DOOR LOCK ROD IN THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA recalls