Worst 2011 Dodge Caliber Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Caliber.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 36 | 6 | — | 74,874 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 29 | 1 | — | 80,120 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | — | 1 | 96,134 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 25 | 1 | — | 85,583 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | 2 | — | 44,017 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | 1 | — | 130,765 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | — | — | 66,915 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | — | — | 107,286 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 11 | 1 | — | 85,883 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 1,899 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 61,338 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 742 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 75,340 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 74,592 mi | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Dodge Caliber
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,446,721 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 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
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2011 Dodge Caliber — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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