2012 Dodge Caliber Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Dodge Caliber, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11153047, filed 2018-11, 86,000 miles“Caught fire while driving with my 2 nephews in the car ( ages 7 and 9) smelled electrical burning, pulled into parking lot away from other cars and people, grey smoke was coming from drivers side hood and wiring harness had dropped from engine compartment and was on fire. 2 mins later the entire engine compartment went up in flames.”
NHTSA complaint #11019357, filed 2017-08, 50,000 miles“The left tail light fixture has accumulated approximately 7.25 inches of water/moisture in side of it. The right tail light fixture has accumulated approximately 2.75 inches of water/moisture in side of it. The left running, brake and turning signal lights are still functioning properly, but the reverse light (the only one completely covered with water/moisture) does not. The right running, brake, reverse and turning signal lights are still functioning properly (none are covered by water.”
NHTSA complaint #10731519, filed 2015-07, 30,147 miles“Due to the subframe rusting on the undercarriage of the car, the lower ball joint completely detached from the car, cause the driver side tire to fall off during operation.”
NHTSA complaint #11532427, filed 2023-07Related service bulletins
- 10230438Nov 1, 2022Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Other or unknown: 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 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
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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