2012 Dodge Caliber Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Dodge Caliber.
Worst 2012 Dodge Caliber Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Seat Belt Issues
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Caliber.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 17 | 4 | 1 | 54,404 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 73,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 3 | — | 46,933 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 61,074 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | 1 | 67,131 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 3 | — | 28,113 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 92,516 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 92,516 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Dodge Caliber
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,435,625 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
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2012 Dodge Caliber — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Dodge Caliber reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caliber reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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