The service and repair manual for the 2012 Dodge Caliber — 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Hatchback 4-Door · SXT Hatchback 4-Door · SXT Plus Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 80 complaints · 42 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Caliber manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 52
- General Information 1,659
- Accessories & Equipment 4,226
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 784
- Body & Frame 1,783
- Maintenance 105
- Brakes 1,084
- Restraints 2,039
- Drivelines & Axles 88
- Steering 500
- Electrical 622
- Suspension 509
- Engine Mechanical 566
- Transmission 185
- Engine Performance 2,816
- Front 180
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Caliber
- Seat Belts — pretensioner · 16V668000If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increa.
Owners have filed 80 complaints and Dodge has issued 42 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Caliber. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Caliber manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Caliber?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the SE Hatchback 4-Door, SXT Hatchback 4-Door, SXT Plus Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2012 Caliber problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 Caliber, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2012 Caliber wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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