Worst 2010 Dodge Caliber Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Dodge Caliber.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 30 | 7 | 1 | 90,916 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | — | 76,426 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 25 | — | — | 101,299 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 20 | — | 1 | 73,510 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 1 | 1 | 68,026 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | — | — | 72,045 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 15 | 3 | — | 78,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 104,097 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | 1 | 98,143 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 80,040 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 67,543 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 83,146 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 51,090 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Subframe/Mounting Bracket | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2010 Dodge Caliber
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,435,748 vehicles.
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.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE CALIBER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DOOR LOCK ROD IN THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR.
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2010 Dodge Caliber — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Dodge Caliber reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caliber reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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