Major Problems with 2011 Dodge Caliber Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2011 Dodge Caliber

2011 Dodge Caliber AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 42000 miles

2011 Dodge Caliber ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 53850 miles

2011 Dodge Caliber AIR BAGS Victims: 1

Browse 2011 Dodge Caliber complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Caliber owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
dodge ram caliber mainstreet had both driver and passenger faulty air bags. they sprayed a mist that burnt the occupants
31
~ 15958 miles
SEAT BELTS
i was made aware of safety recall s61/ nhtsa 16v-668 via mail on monday the 21st and have made multiple...
23
~ 19250 miles
ENGINE
i thought the battery died as a result of a light being left on but attempted to jump start the...
23
~ 75235 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 dodge caliber has stalled three times and starter has remained engaged when starting vehicle in the timespan of one...
18
~ 35723 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i have had this happen to me twice now. the first time back on 9-4-13 and again now 11-18-13. for...
16
~ 104140 miles
POWER TRAIN
was driving car took a left hand turn and car died in middle of intersection had enough momentum to carry...
16
~ 66915 miles
SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise and would slide...
12
~ 64551 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the 2011 dodge caliber i purchased had seven (7) miles on it when i test drove it. the vehicle has...
11
~ 1554 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
went out to start my car inserted key in ignition car cranked without stopping continuous check engine light came on...
9
~ 49576 miles
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact was driving 20 mph when the steering wheel locked causing...
7
~ 61338 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the headlight housings and the taillight housings have issues with the seals which allow water to enter. the water became...
5
~ 60272 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i was driving on a highway going about 55-60mph when lights on my dash came on and my rpm dropped...
5
~ 64400 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while making a slow speed right turn (into our driveway) the steering locked/ car stalled. the vehicle is a one...
5
~ 742 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
while looking at the under carriage of my 2011 dodge caliber flakes of black pain peeling off the front subframe....
4
~ 77250 miles
WHEELS
driving home from work around 8:15pm. on wednesday february 12th 2014. i was making a left hand turn onto one...
3
~ 99417 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall at any time. also...
3
~ 3920 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
i have had a problem with anti-lock brakes. i could not control my vehicle my steering wheel was shaking front...
2
~ 44300 miles
STRUCTURE
i have a dodge 2011 caliber..i recently bought it back on may 4 2011..within one week i had a water...
2
~ 71100 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the front cross member had holes and cracks...
1
~ 160000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
after making slight turn (either direction) and hitting small bump. ie transition between highway and side street. vehicle stalls. loose...
1
~ 63000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving the traction control and the throttle...
1
~ 91000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact noticed excessive mist within the rear passenger side tail light....
1
~ 38000 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact noticed excessive mist within the rear passenger side tail light....
1
~ 38000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
etc light coming on with check engine light. locks out gas pedal and leaves you coasting on the road hoping...
1
~ 36779 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled. the...
1

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