2012 Dodge Caliber Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Dodge Caliber, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Dodge Caliber
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags and 2 other components
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…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.…
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Dodge Caliber have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,046 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear subframe rotted out, detached at tire arm...see many complaints online”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2026 · Structure
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise coming from the front sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2024 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Dodge Caliber. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–24 / 27–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Caliber model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caliber model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 4 | 884 |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 0 | 360 |
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 232 |
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2 | 157 |
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2 | 165 |
| 2012 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 49 |
Checking a specific 2012 Dodge Caliber
How do I know if my 2012 Dodge Caliber has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Dodge Caliber; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V668000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.