Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Dodge Caliber (2010–2012) Reliability

The Dodge Caliber (2010–2012) scores 51/100 on our composite reliability index — below average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €3,500–€4,500.

Composite Score
51
/ 100
Below average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years20102012
Est. used price€3,500€4,500
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue16
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2008–2014 · 2026 report · n=699
699 complaints across 3 sampled year(s); resolved model="CALIBER"
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39
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2013 · 2023 report · n=1089
1,089 UK MOT tests · overall 47.5% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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59
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 1,089 MOT tests in the UK during the 2023reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 1014 yrs
49
49.0% fail vs 32.1% fleet
151 tests
Age 1520 yrs
61
47.2% fail vs 38.8% fleet
938 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Pins and bushes
158
23.9%
#2
Ball joint
138
20.9%
#3
Position lamp
128
19.4%
#4
Prescribed areas
119
18.0%
#5
Registration plate lamp(s)
117
17.7%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2023period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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