Dodge Caliber vs Nissan Cube
The Nissan Cube is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Dodge Caliber. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Caliber | Nissan Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 355 | 146 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 5 | 4 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 74,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 24 and 30 | 28 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,300 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 355 complaints for the Dodge Caliber and 146 for the Nissan Cube. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Dodge Caliber, 3 for the Nissan Cube.