2012 Dodge Caliber Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Dodge Caliber, 2% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I notice where ever my car has been parked for a couple of hours or more, when I put it in reverse to back up the rear brakes are grinding/rubbing whereas it vibrates the car. Now you may say that the brakes are worn but they're not. I've had them inspected and the pads are good. I've contacted the chrysler Dodge co and was given appointment to have this looked at but was told they could find anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576225, filed 2014-04, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216452Mar 29, 2013Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction…
- 10216338Nov 21, 2012Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Caliber
17 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Caliber
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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