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US recalls (1)
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 bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Airbag
2016-09-14 · campaign 2016-448
On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wiring affecting Occupant Restraint Controller function. Failure of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller module.
Owner complaints (49)
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Caliber (9 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 165).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 17 | |
| Seat belts | 13 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Dodge Caliber.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Dodge Caliber 4 DR FWD | 3★ | 4★ | 3★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Dodge Caliber version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Caliber 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 23 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Caliber 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Caliber 2.4 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.