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2012 Dodge Caliber — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
49
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
57
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -83%
Complaint Trend
1 last 24mo vs 6 prior

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2012 Dodge Caliber Safety Recalls (1)

16V66800015/09/2016
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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2012 Dodge Caliber

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
11
AIR BAGS
5
STRUCTURE
4
ENGINE
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

9
Crash-Involved Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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