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Electronic stability controlPart report

2012 Dodge Caliber Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 49 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Dodge Caliber, 6% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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.

“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. I coasted my vehicle into a wendy's. I immediately restarted my car, and made it into the parking lot before losing the ability to steer and manage my speed, again. I managed to get it the 2 miles or so home. I got it towed, and I am waiting to hear from the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #10926370, filed 2016-11, 74,000 miles

“2012 Dodge Caliber been having problems with the throttle control, car will not drive, it jerks it you try to change gears. This has been a problem for these cars for years, and it seems the company will not look into it, not only 2012 models but later models too. This is an expensive job, and the consumer has to pay the price.”

NHTSA complaint #11058549, filed 2018-01, 53,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the stability and throttle body malfunction indicators warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11458149, filed 2022-03, 88,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201236%
2011117%
201064%
200942%
200872%
2007202%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Caliber

Air bags
17 complaints
Seat belts
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Caliber

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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