"The Caliber is uninspiring in every way, and it seems like every bit of refinement has been cut out of it to keep a low base price." -- Car and Driver
"This Dodge continues to lag its rivals in power delivery, handling, and overall refinement. Other small hatchbacks are more worthy of your consideration." -- Consumer Guide
"The 2012 Dodge Caliber starts with a unique proposition, which is that a small sedan can be more like a practical utility vehicle and less like a bland transportation module. It's a good idea, but the Caliber doesn't execute the concept well enough to match up against the competition in this crowded segment of small cars." -- Edmunds