Dodge Caliber vs FIAT 500L
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
⭐ Better composite reliability
D
Dodge Caliber
2010–2012
Reliability composite
51
/ 100
Below avg
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€3,500–€4,500Documented issues
0
F
FIAT 500L
2015–2019
Reliability composite
—
/ 100
No data
Estimated used price
€2,500–€8,400Documented issues
0
Bottom Line
The Dodge Caliber wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.