CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Dodge Caliber has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (36 reports).
2011 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 2011 Dodge Caliber problems
Problem areas named in the 165 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 36 |
| Suspension | 30 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Seat Belts | 25 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
What owners report
** From Dealer - diagnosis says - Primary Line B: D1 C/S Multiple warning lights came on in dash (like a X-mas tree) and vehicle will not want to drive after that. C/S has to turn off and turn back on to get to move. C/A TIPM â Total integrated power module â verified customer concern found vehicle with loss of comm dts with tipm no vin mis match dtc present and more than one module aginst tipm recommend replacement of tipm and retesting at this time. The TIPM module controls most if not all of the body functions of the car or truck. Everything from wipers and headlights, starting system and so on. It accepts signals from many diff switches and modules in the car and translates them to
Horn started honking on its own
Active headrest in drivers seat deployed with no apparent cause and air bag light has been on since I bought the car August 29, 2023
seat headrest deployed while car was sitting in the driveway...would have been a problem if driver had been driving pass.side deployed on 1 30 24....driver side deployed 1 30 24
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was making abnormal sounds coming from the undercarriage. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed and determined that the undercarriage needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
2011 Dodge Caliber questions
Does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2011 Dodge Caliber: Air Bags and Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Steering:Column. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Caliber?
Based on 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (36), Suspension (30), Engine (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.