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2012 Dodge Caliber recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 15, 201616V668000 | Seat belts: pretensionerIf the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V668000
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Owner complaints by component49
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 17 | 35 |
| Seat belts | 13 | 27 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 14 |
| Structure | 6 | 12 |
| Suspension | 5 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 10 |
| Engine | 5 | 10 |
| Power train | 5 | 10 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 4 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“Rear subframe rotted out, detached at tire arm...see many complaints online”
- 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.”
- Suspension
“Due to the subframe rusting on the undercarriage of the car, the lower ball joint completely detached from the car, cause the driver side tire to fall off during operation.”
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2012 Dodge Caliber recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Caliber have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Dodge Caliber. The most recent, 16V668000 (reported September 15, 2016), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 49 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Dodge Caliber?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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