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.
AIR BAGS
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Caliber.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 17 | 4 | 1 | 54,404 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | 1 | — | 73,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 3 | — | 46,933 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 61,074 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 67,131 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 3 | — | 28,113 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 92,516 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 92,516 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 1 | 1 | 55,382 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 71,667 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 30,147 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2012 Dodge Caliber
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,306,875 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.
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.
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.
Other Dodge Caliber Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caliber reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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