Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -24 City / 27 -32 HWY
Horsepower
158 -172
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kimberly A
It has an ice chest in the glove compartment and there is an outlet to plug anything into
I love my car! It has a lot of space and gets great gas mileage. The stereo is amazing.
accountCircle Kaley R
The perks of driving a dodge caliber.
The quality of my vehicle is top tier. It is a hatchback which is useful for travel. Back seats are a bit cramped, however it comfortably seats 5 people. Excellent gas mileage. I usually fill it up every 2 weeks. Has a jack for an auxiliary cord as well as CDs.
accountCircle Gus P
It handles well. It has a great sound system. It has seat-warmers, that is nice in the winter. It has a great ride.
It rides like an automobile much bigger than its size.
accountCircle Beth L
Very smooth ride that performs well.
I have had this car for over three years and so far have not had any issues beyond normal wear. The back seats lay down easily for those larger loads. Bought a new grill and worried about getting it home. It easily slid in with room to spare! All fluids are easy to get to, check and top off.
accountCircle Alexandra R
My car is safe, reliable, family friendly, and comes stock with Bose speakers.
I love that my car is spacious, reliable, and does not make me feel like I am driving a mom mobile. . . Even when I am in the drop off line. If I could change something, I would say the acceleration rate is not the best.
accountCircle Chris B
2011 dodge caliber is my first car.
My car is safe and reliable allowing me to travel to a from work and other desired locations. The acceleration could be better and gas mileage as well. It handles nicely and can last years! It is a very comfortable car and leaves plenty of room for other passengers and groceries. Plenty of trunk space and the seats are able to be lowered which allow even more space at the cost of eliminating back seat space.
accountCircle Dianna B
2011 dodge caliber-everyone's dream vehicle.
This vehicle runs like a dream. She gets great gas mileage, and can heat up or cool down in a few minutes. It has lots of room for storage and luggage for those long road family trips. It requires little maintenance. Routine oil changes, points and plugs.
accountCircle Tanya M
Great car drives good. Dependable.
Caliber is black 4 doors am fm CD player. Cruise control new radiator and battery. Drives good great on taking long trips.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Flora
My car in good condition.
No not even an enemy. Its no good.
accountCircle Marsha R
Dodge. Low miles requires no work except regular maintenance.
Car is fine. Too small for me. Too loud. Has less than 70k miles. I should've never purchased the vehicle in the first place. I loved my jeep grand Cherokee. If I could kick my own ace I would! I'll never purchase this type of car again. I regret it. This car would be good for a teenage person just starting out in last year of high school or first year in college.
accountCircle Kai H
Seal broken/collecting water inside car.
It collects water because a seal is broken. No one has been able to fix it. The car runs okay, but constantly smells musty because of the collecting water. Whenever we stop, we can hear it sloshing in the trunk area. Our car is also rusting a lot, which might be related.
accountCircle Kristin H
Multiple issues with the car.
Has constant brake issues, engine problems, car hesitates when running. Car is pretty reliable but tends to have multiple issues on any given day. Exhaust has had issues. Multiple recalls have had to be fixed on this car. Rusts easily and the CD player is susceptible to eating CDs.
accountCircle Mookie R
Horsepower... Who needs it?
The vehicle clunks around with as much grace as a sumo wrestler on figure skates. The lack of horsepower & thus hysterically loud noises not only are annoying but sure can be scary when attempting to drive up even the smallest of hills or quickly accelerate.
accountCircle Jason D
Cupholders are amazing. You can fit so many drinks in this car!
It has nice cup holders. Good speed and acceleration. I like the space in the interior.
accountCircle Janet K
Pros and cons for a 2011 Dodge caliber.
It is not a bad vehicle however if you are tall and have little ones there is not check legroom in front and almost no back seat room. When I bought the vehicle I didn't at that time have two grandchildren but now I am finding it very difficult to get them in the backseat with their car seats yes. I do like that the back seats drop down for added space if you need to haul or transfer something a little bit larger but as far as room goes there's not much of it. If you are needing something with a lot of get up and go I do not recommend this vehicle either.
accountCircle Jennie M
Dodge caliber express 5 speed.
It has a lot of undercarriage and quite a few recalls. Latest for emissions, then there's the airbag. Axles and wheel issues. Had to replace a 300 dollar sensor. It squeaks a lot and the ride is not smooth. Has a great sound system and air conditioner. And it gets fairly good gas mileage, around 24 mpg.

Dodge Caliber Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Express
158 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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Heat
158 HP 24-27 MPG 5 Seats
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Mainstreet
158 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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Rush
172 HP 24-25 MPG 5 Seats
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Uptown
158-172 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Dodge Caliber Owner Reviews

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5 stars 25%
4 stars 42%
3 stars 27%
2 stars 5%
1 star 2%
accountCircle April J on June 24, 2021
Sounds like you are falling off a wagon.
The tire rods are messed up, and the suspension sounds terrible,at least it is good on gas but it is too small for me I prefer a big truck rather than a little car the speakers are nice though and I love having a aux plug it is weird having the long antenna on the car as well.
accountCircle Danielle P on June 13, 2021
Dodge caliber 2011 car review.
Fun to drive, had some problems, not luxury. Nice start off car. It is a used vehicle, my advice do not buy if mileage is high. Does not fit very many comfortably and small. It is good for just married couple with two children max. Truck space is good, nice car overall.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Patt O.

It is good to handle and easy in and out of traffic. It is also great on gas. It has ample driver and passenger room and best of all it is a hatchback with lots of storage space. Sldo live the four doors.

likeFilled Christopher B.

The Caliber gets good gas mileage, the hatch holds a great amount of material, especially with the back seat folded down, the interior holds four full-size adults, and is small enough to park anywhere. It can keep up nicely on the interstate and accelerates quickly.

likeFilled Steven H.

Reliable and well rounded. Collapsible back seat. Dodge makes cars that last a long time. Automatic windows and locks. Remotely start car with key fob. Durable engine. Does not burn through oil very quickly.

likeFilled Pat O.

The size is great. It is small but this hatchback has a lot of cargo room. It handles very well on the road and also in traffic. It is very comfortable to ride in and/or drive. I am also very pleased with the gas mileage.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Patt O.

The only problem that I have is a constant squeal in the brakes that cannot seem to be fixed. It stops on a time however. I just dislike that squeal. I also wish it had a little more pep when you start off or pass another vehicle.

dislikeFilled Christopher B.

For some reason the inside holds humidity in rainy periods, requiring that the defroster be used to clean the inside of the windshield. On some occasions, the in-vehicle alert system recommends an oil change even if you just had one.

dislikeFilled Steven H.

The dodge caliber car has poor gas mileage. The dodge caliber has a safety recall for the axle plate. This car's throttle gauge messes up a lot in this model. This cars often needs the alignment fixed.

dislikeFilled Pat O.

This is really good vehicle. Great on gas and with more than ample cargo room. However, there is a con and that is that the brakes squeak. I have had them checked out several times and they always check out perfect- no problems. But, they continue to squeak that is annoying.

Ranks #22 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2011 Dodge Caliber has an average owner rating of 4.10 out of 5 which ranks it #22 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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3.81

Ranks #1 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Dodge Caliber has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #1 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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32 MPG
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32 MPG
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31 MPG

Is The 2011 Dodge Caliber A Good Car?

Yes. It holds a great deal, can transport 4 adults, gets good gas mileage, and still is easy to park in a small space.
Christopher B.
Yes, it gets good mileage and can hold four passengers comfortably. It also can haul a great load, large items with the back seat down.
Cody B.
Yes. It’s very reliable. It starts every time. The a/c is good. It brakes well and accelerates well.
Andrea B.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Dodge Caliber?

Yes, the car has taken me on a 900-mile road trip, stayed cool in July, warm in December, and always starts.
Christopher B.
We just drove it from Wichita, KS to Chicago and back with no issues. It was 99 degrees but the air conditioner worked well.
Elliot Z.
The only problem I have with it is that the interior is all very dark, especially the dashboard. The car gets very hot while parked in the sun. Also, there’s some silver on the gear shift that about... Read More
Rebecca R.

Is The 2011 Dodge Caliber A Good Value?

I bought mine used and consider it a good buy. New they cost 25k. I paid 13k for mine and have had few problems.
Christopher B.
$17,000 new. I would buy another when this one bites the dust, but that may be a while. The size is right for 2 to 4 people.
Cindy B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety