Model year
2012 Dodge Caliber
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 49 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Caliber (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (17), SEAT BELTS (13), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (7). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 3 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 884 complaints
- 2008 360 complaints
- 2009 232 complaints
- 2010 157 complaints
- 2011 165 complaints
- 2012 49 complaints
Recalls
16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS
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…
Complaints
49 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 3, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE19014 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment · SEATS; SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | Sep 9, 2019 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliber · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Caliber · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Caliber · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Dodge Caliber at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.