2012 Dodge Caliber vs 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Caliber | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 1,080 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,284 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2012 Dodge Caliber
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.