How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Dodge Caliber?

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Caliber, which is 35% of the 49 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbags on the 2012 Dodge Caliber?

Yes. Recall 16V668000, reported September 15, 2016, covers the occupant restraint controller in the 2012 Dodge Caliber; the remedy is a free OCR replacement by dealers.

What happens when the 2012 Dodge Caliber airbag fails?

Owners describe airbags not deploying during frontal, rear-end, and rollover crashes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 63,500.

Do 2012 Caliber airbag complaints compare to other years?

The 2012 model year shows 17 airbag complaints at a 35% share, higher than the 2011 model year's 22% share (36 complaints) and the 2010 model year's 20% share (31 complaints).

2012 Dodge Caliber Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Caliber, 35% of its 49 total complaints, tied to recall 16V668000. Owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 63,500.

Airbags complaints: 17; 35% of 49
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 63,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Side curtain airbags failed to deploy during a rollover crash after being hit in the passenger door.
Front airbags did not deploy during frontal or rear-end collisions, including one where the car flipped and another involving a hard hit to a guard rail at 35 mph.
Airbags failed to deploy in an accident that totaled the vehicle, resulting in a concussion and whiplash.
The horn, which is wired through the airbag assembly, stopped working on a car with no collision history, raising concern about the occupant restraint controller.
Owners who received the recall notice reported long waits for replacement parts, with some saying the wait exceeded a reasonable amount of time before the occupant restraint controller could be replaced.

When 2012 Dodge Caliber airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2012, latest Sep 21, 2020.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Sep 2020; peak Feb 2017 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Dodge Caliber

NHTSA 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Airbags1,435,625 vehicles
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: 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.

Airbags complaints by Caliber model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201031 (20%)
201136 (22%)
201217 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Dodge Caliber?: NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Dodge Caliber, which is 35% of the 49 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbags on the 2012 Dodge Caliber?: Yes. Recall 16V668000, reported September 15, 2016, covers the occupant restraint controller in the 2012 Dodge Caliber; the remedy is a free OCR replacement by dealers.
What happens when the 2012 Dodge Caliber airbag fails?: Owners describe airbags not deploying during frontal, rear-end, and rollover crashes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 63,500.
Do 2012 Caliber airbag complaints compare to other years?: The 2012 model year shows 17 airbag complaints at a 35% share, higher than the 2011 model year's 22% share (36 complaints) and the 2010 model year's 20% share (31 complaints).