Dodge Caliber vs Hyundai Elantra Touring
The Dodge Caliber and the Hyundai Elantra Touring are rated the same on fuel economy: 26 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Dodge Caliber | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 246 | 98 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 16 and 5 | 8 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 78,000 miles | 52,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 31 | 23 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 246 complaints for the Dodge Caliber and 98 for the Hyundai Elantra Touring. 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: 2 for the Dodge Caliber, 4 for the Hyundai Elantra Touring.