Dodge Caliber recalls and safety
8 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2012 · 1,848 owner complaints
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The Dodge Caliber has 8 recalls covering 1.59 million vehicles as reported; model year 2007 is covered by the most (4). The 2012 Dodge Caliber earned 3 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 7 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; suspension is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2007: 4
Units affected
1.59M
As reported
Overall stars
3 of 5
Model year 2012
Complaints, 12 mo
7
-12.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2012
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 DR · FWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2011 | 5 HB · FWD | 15.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Dodge Caliber, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
7 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Suspension491
- Electrical system339
- Structure331
- Power train220
- Vehicle speed control187
- Engine175
- Steering172
- Complaints
- 1,848
- Crashes reported
- 118
- Fires reported
- 31
- People injured
- 93
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Dodge Caliber by component
- Air bags1 · 1.44M units
- Equipment1 · 62K units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 123 units
- Power train1 · 712 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 51K units
- Steering1 · 11K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 25K units
- Wheels1 · 410 units
Dodge Caliber recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2017 | Chrysler Pacifica, Town AND Country; Dodge Caliber, Challenger and 19 more (2004-2018): EquipmentNo. 17V824000 | Fire | 61,791 |
| Sep 15, 2016 | Chrysler 200, Sebring; Dodge Avenger, Caliber and 2 more (2010-2014): Air bagsNo. 16V668000 | Crash risk | 1,435,625 |
| Jun 8, 2011 | Chrysler 200, 200 Convertible, Town AND Country; Dodge Avenger and 8 more (2011): SteeringNo. 11V315000 | Crash risk | 11,096 |
| Jun 3, 2010 | Dodge Caliber; Jeep Compass (2007): Vehicle speed controlNo. 10V234000 | Other or not stated | 24,825 |
| May 11, 2010 | Dodge Caliber (2010): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 10V197000 | Injury | 123 |
| Oct 9, 2008 | Chrysler Sebring; Dodge Avenger, Caliber, Journey and 2 more (2009): Power trainNo. 08V528000 | Crash risk | 712 |
| May 7, 2007 | Dodge Caliber; Jeep Compass 4X4, Patriot 4X4 (2007): WheelsNo. 07V196000 | Crash risk | 410 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Chrysler 300, Sebring; Dodge Caliber, Charger and 7 more (2007): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 06V493000 | Crash risk | 50,665 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 Dodge Caliber recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 Dodge Caliber. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Dodge Caliber have?
8 recalls cover the Dodge Caliber, for 1.59 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Dodge Caliber?
3 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 3 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Dodge Caliber?
Suspension: named in 491 of the 1,848 safety complaints about the Dodge Caliber, then electrical system (339). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.