Recalls ·2012 Dodge Caliber

2012 Dodge Caliber recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Dodge Caliber; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — pretensioner. Owners filed 49 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints49
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Seat belts — PretensionerCampaign 16V668000 · 15 Sep 2016

Problem: 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.

Risk: If 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 crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags14 · 35%
Seat belts12 · 30%
Structure6 · 15%
Unknown or other5 · 12%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Suspension4 · 10%
Engine4 · 10%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20152
20163
201715
20184
20194
20203
20211
20223
20233
20241
20261

From owner complaints

This car just droped power on the highway at 60mph to 15 mph with no warning had to fight my way to the sholder and call a tow truck the dodge dealer said it was something with the carbarater 700.00 dollars later and not covered the car wasn't even 3 years old this should be a safty issue but not with dodge never…

Power train · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

The structure/frame in the front of our 2012 dodge caliber was so rusted that it broke while we were driving. The frame broke when we pulled off of the interstate and stopped at the end of an exit. This issue has not been addressed by a recall, b ut a bulletin has been released.

Unknown or other · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

My oils and fluid levels were fine. I have about 74,000 on my vehicle, and just had a recent oil change about 300 miles or so ago. While driving around 35 mph on a local street, my vehicle''s check engine light and abs light came on. The steering went out and i immediately lost the ability to steer or maintain speed.…

Steering · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Per the x69 warranty notice i had the crossmember replaced. The dealership states that dodge does not cover the alignment that is needed due to the crossmember repair. The repair of the defect caused the need for the alignment. This seems to be a scam

Suspension · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20074
20091
20102
20112
20121

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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