2012 Dodge Caliber FM Radio Not Working
I have a 2012 Dodge Caliber and I have recently noticed that I have no fm radio stations at all. I have checked the fuse panel under the hood but they are fine. What do I do?? Help please!!
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2012 Dodge Caliber Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Several models of Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles have undergone major and minor transformations in recent years, in part due to parent company Chrysler Group LLC’s resurgence financially and in part due to Chrysler’s recent alliance with Fiat SpA. Unfortunately, the revisions have yet to reach Dodge’s Caliber, which is the same basic compact utility vehicle as the 2011 model and is in its final year of production -- the last Caliber rolled off the line November 23, 2011, at Chrysler’s Belvedere, Illinois, assembly plant.
For 2012, the front-wheel-drive Caliber is available in three trims: the standard SE, the modified SXT and the slightly more modified SXT Plus. All three trims are equipped with a 2.0-liter, DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine with dual VVT (variable valve timing) capable of 158 hp and 141 lb-ft of torque. Both the SE and SXT Plus come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission, which can be upgraded in the SXT Plus to the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that comes standard in the SXT. The Caliber is rated for 24 mpg city/32 highway with the manual transmission and 23/27 when equipped with the CVT.
Dodge’s 5-door compact, which seats 5 passengers relatively comfortably -- the back seat’s legroom is slightly cramped at only 35.6 inches -- comes standard with a number of different features aimed at improving the comfort of the driver and passengers. For the SE, these include: air conditioning (with cabin air filtration), cruise control, AM/FM radio, Sirius XM satellite radio (with a 1-year subscription), CD player, remote keyless/illuminated entry, sliding console armrest, power windows, power locks, power heated exterior mirrors, glovebox beverage cooler, rear window wiper/washer, 60/40 split folding rear seats, a rear liftgate spoiler and 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and all-season touring tires. Mechanically, the SE also has Hill Start Assist, which is also available for the SXT Plus. Options available for the SE include 17-inch aluminum wheels with all-season touring tires and a touring suspension. Available upgrades for all trims include Uconnect Phone with Voice Command (and navigation), an engine block heater, cigar lighter and removable ashtray.
The SXT has all the standard equipment the SE does. Additions, beyond the CVT, include a manually height-adjustable driver’s seat, fold-flat front passenger seat, reclining rear passenger seats, fog lamps, passenger assist handles, a tachometer and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The SXT Plus has all the features mentioned (except that it offers only the 5-speed manual) along with a color-keyed instrument panel, colored seat accents and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The SXT comes standard with a touring-tuned suspension, while the SXT Plus has a sport-tuned suspension. Options available for both the SXT and SXT Plus include a CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio, power 6-way driver's seat, power sunroof, heated front seats, tire pressure monitor, daytime running lights, remote start system, security alarm and trailer tow wiring harness. SXT Plus owners can upgrade their sound system to include Musicgate articulating speakers, a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and 9 Boston Acoustic speakers with a subwoofer. Additionally, the SVT Plus can be upgraded to a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Electronic stability control, which had been an option only on more expensive versions, is now standard for all 2012 Dodge Caliber trims. Other safety features standard with the SE include active, anti-whiplash front head restraints, front airbags, side-curtain airbags, inflatable driver’s side knee blocker, traction control and antilock brakes with brake assist. For those upgrading to the SXT or SXT Plus, they come standard with antilock 4-wheel disc brakes with brake assist along with the standard safety features found on the SE.
The 2012 Dodge Caliber offers Dark Grey Slate-colored cloth seats. Available exterior paint colors are Black Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat and Redline 2 Pearl Coat.
Owner reviews point out that, although the Dodge Caliber gets decent gas mileage and has ample cargo space (18.4 cubic feet in passenger configuration and 47.4 with the rear seats folded down) compared to similar vehicles, such as the Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sonic and Honda Fit, it is sluggish mechanically and the CVT can be quite noisy. Overall, the consensus is that the Caliber is much better as a grocery getter than a highway driver.
A replacement for the Caliber -- rumored to be a 40-mpg compact with a lot of Fiat influence both externally and internally -- is scheduled to be unveiled by Chrysler at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, so fans of the Caliber should grab one while it's still available, despite its lack of improvement in interior or exterior design.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 Dodge Caliber
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by Kellie G
Dec 31, 2023
I have a 2007 model it has been a great car. Over 300000. Miles and still going.Dec 31, 2023
by Richard R
Jun 10, 2021
Could not get in the car with my bad legs!Jun 10, 2021
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Red lightning bolt, check engine light and traction control light all on
Ok so here is the deal. I recently bought a 2012 Dodge caliber. I did my regular routine maintenance on it spark plugs an air filter. After I changed the air filter my check engine came on. I checked the code and it indicated a map sensor problem. So yesterday i replaced the map sensor but in the process I had to change the map sensor connector because the map sensor wouldn't click in correctly. Drove it about 3 miles thinking I fixed my problem and I lost power and red lightning bolt, check engine and traction control light all came on. I pulled over into a lows parking lot. I tired all the resets I could find and nothing seems to work. I also disconnected the battery for 15 mins and still all the lights are on. Any help on this issues would be awesome.
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2012 Dodge Caliber Pricing
Original MSRP
$17,380 to $18,765Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: illuminated · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.12
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Boston Acoustics premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 1.39 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: illuminated · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.12
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: tire pressure warning
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brake width: 1.39 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with split-level storage · Cupholders: illuminated · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 6.12
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps · Battery: 525 CCA
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: tire pressure warning
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer