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2012 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Dodge Caliber has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Dodge Caliber

Airbags
16
Structure
5
Electrical
5
Powertrain
5
Suspension
4
Other
4
Engine
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 9, 2019ENGINEENGINE CRADLE RUSTED OUT AFTER ONLY 7YEARS
Apr 1, 2019ENGINEWAS DRIVING AND LOST ALL POWER WHEN THE LIGHTENING BOLT LIGHT CAME ON. HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLAC...
Apr 30, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL BUR...

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