2012 Dodge Caliber: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
49
Complaints
1
Recalls
9
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
6
Injuries
208.2
Severity index
Severity index 208.2 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 129 2012 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2012 Dodge Caliber ranks 2 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 98% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 17 | 34.7% |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | 26.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 14.3% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 12.2% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 10.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 10.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 10.2% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 10.2% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 17 of 49 complaints (34.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V668000 | 15/09/2016 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.