2012 Dodge Caliber SE
1C3CDWBA0CD511381
Vehicle history report for the 2012 Dodge Caliber SE (VIN 1C3CDWBA0CD511381). Silver. 40,761 mi reported. Registered in Fl. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls 1
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.
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
NHTSA Campaign #16V668000 · 15/09/2016Owner complaints 49
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Dodge Caliber.
STRUCTURE
Rear subframe rotted out, detached at tire arm...see many complaints online
NHTSA ODI #11720594STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise coming from the front sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The fa…
NHTSA ODI #11585250SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11532427STRUCTURE
Front and back subframes of car are/were rusted. The front was replaced last year and the rear needs to be done. I'm waiting for an estimate for that. Pic shows the rust taken by my mechanic 2 weeks ago..
NHTSA ODI #11529609SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame rotted out
NHTSA ODI #11507522ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I recently only had my 2012 dodge caliber for a year now and out of that year it’s been giving me problems since I had it! The car had completely shut down on me for weeks while I was in the process of burying my father in law who gave me Covid after he passed. Weeks later we ended up figuring out what the issue was which was the tipm. I remember having to t…
NHTSA ODI #11490374STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Subframe on the vehicle at 90,000 was found to have SEVERE huge rotted holes in the subframe that is supporting the engine. This can allow the engine to drop out of the vehicle at any given moment and cost to repair is $1200 which is insane.
NHTSA ODI #11484938ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 man…
NHTSA ODI #11458149+ 41 more complaints on record.
