CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Dodge Caliber has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (32 reports).
2010 Dodge Caliber recalls
Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash
The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module in these vehicles can short circuit.
Most common 2010 Dodge Caliber problems
Problem areas named in the 157 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Air Bags | 31 |
| Suspension | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Seat Belts | 15 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Structure | 10 |
What owners report
I was just at the dealer mechanic for an oil change and asked about a slight pull to one side when stopping. after doing the oil change he cam back with a list of things the most significant of which was a that the front sub-frame was rotted out, as well as the rear bumper metal under the plastic cover. They gave me an estimate for the repairs exceeding $7000. Then I came home an researched this problem and find its common on these calibers from 2007-2012 and is a known problem!? but no recall was ever issued! There was a "Customer Satisfaction Notification X69" Which I never received. I have also had the vehicle into the dealer other times recently and was never informed of this issue whic
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The engine oil warning light as intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no cause of failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) by a local dealer. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under recall. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who also stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Severe rust to vehicle frame COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE, no accident. Rust has corroded frame despite normal use and normal care. Vehicle hasn't reached 75k miles yet, and the frame is failing. How is this not a recall?
The air bag lights came on
2010 Dodge Caliber questions
Does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Dodge Caliber: Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
Based on 157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (32), Air Bags (31), Suspension (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Dodge Caliber has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.