2012 DODGE CALIBER PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Airbag/seatbelt deployment failure

  • air bags did not deploy in my car accident
    
  • ahr in headrests did not supress during accident
    
  • air bags and seat belts recall parts unavailable
    
  • safety recall regarding air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment
    

• 2. Electrical issues

  • throttle control problems
    
  • car caught fire while driving
    
  • throttle body replacement, still issues
    
  • braking issues electric throttle control light flashes
    

• 3. Frame/rust issues

  • subframe rusted, ball joint detached
    
  • rusted front and back subframes
    
  • structure/frame rusted and broke while driving
    
  • rusted crossmember replacement
    

• 4. Horn/alarm issues

  • horn suddenly stopped working
    
  • horn issues linked to steering column
    
  • alarm going off suddenly
    

• 5. Miscellaneous

  • ignition key can be removed in any position
    
  • seatbelt unlatches on its own
    
  • issues with tail lights
    
  • manufacturer defect 'shift interlock assembly'
    
  • abs lights illuminated/stability issues
    

• 6. Transmission problems

  • transmission overheating
    
  • vehicle lost all power while driving
    

• 7. Recall part availability

  • recall issues parts not available
    
  • recall response time unacceptable
    
  • recall remedy delayed by manufacturer