Worst 2011 Dodge Caliber Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
SUSPENSION
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Caliber.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 36 | 6 | — | 74,874 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 29 | 1 | — | 80,120 mi | |
| ENGINE | 26 | — | 1 | 96,134 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 25 | 1 | — | 85,583 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 2 | — | 44,017 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 21 | 1 | — | 130,765 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 16 | — | — | 66,915 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 13 | — | — | 107,286 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 1 | — | 217,700 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 11 | 1 | — | 85,883 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 | — | — | 1,899 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | 1 | — | 61,338 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 742 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 75,340 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 74,592 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 44,358 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 5,880 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 97,424 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 135,551 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | — | 65,950 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 36,779 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 | — | — | 111,102 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 91,000 mi |
Recalls for 2011 Dodge Caliber
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,317,971 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 (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 (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.
Other Dodge Caliber Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caliber reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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