Dodge Caliber
2009–2012 model years · Generation introduced 2007
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- Available years
- 2009–2012
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $4,288–$4,588
The overview
This small four-door hatchback with a raised seating position similar to a small SUV's replaced the Dodge Neon. The engine is noisy, and fit and finish are sub par. Ride quality is sound but unexceptional and handling is lackluster, though ultimately secure. The continuously variable transmission works well, but both the 2.0-liter SXT and 2.4-liter AWD R/T we tested lacked punch. Fuel economy wasn't impressive either. The AWD model was dropped after 2008. A quick, but crude, 285-hp SRT4 was available through 2009. The final year for the Caliber was 2012.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 ↗ SXT 4-door hatchback FWD 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $4,525 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2011 ↗ 4-door hatchback 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $4,475 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ 4-door hatchback 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $4,588 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ SXT 4-door hatchback 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $4,288 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2012 model
SXT 4-door hatchback FWD 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2012 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,525
- Retail value range
- $4,375 - $5,625
- Original MSRP range
- $17,380 - $21,280
- Trade-in range
- $1,720 - $2,820
Ratings
- Road test score
- 49/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,990
- Cruising range
- 325 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 4.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 149 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 60 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,185 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Cargo volume
- 20 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6695 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2011 model
4-door hatchback 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,475
- Retail value range
- $3,675 - $5,925
- Original MSRP range
- $17,380 - $20,585
- Trade-in range
- $1,245 - $3,120
Ratings
- Road test score
- 49/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,990
- Cruising range
- 325 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 4.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 149 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 60 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,185 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Cargo volume
- 20 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 5837 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
4-door hatchback 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,588
- Retail value range
- $3,025 - $5,600
- Original MSRP range
- $16,880 - $20,555
- Trade-in range
- $820 - $2,795
Ratings
- Road test score
- 49/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,990
- Cruising range
- 325 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 4.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 149 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 60 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,185 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Cargo volume
- 20 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 7234 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
SXT 4-door hatchback 2.0-liter 4 (158 hp) (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,288
- Retail value range
- $3,675 - $5,250
- Original MSRP range
- $16,460 - $24,840
- Trade-in range
- $1,250 - $2,465
Ratings
- Road test score
- 49/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 26 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,990
- Cruising range
- 325 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 4.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 10.5 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 149 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 60 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 3,185 lb
- Maximum load
- 865 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Cargo volume
- 20 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+1+0
Vehicle ID: 5865 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
