2010 Dodge Caliber
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 157
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 157 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 884 |
| 2008 | 360 |
| 2009 | 232 |
| 2010 | 157 |
| 2011 | 165 |
| 2012 | 49 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
20% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Air bags
20% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing occupant classification.
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I was traveling at approximately 40 MPH when I lost consciousness due to adverse reaction to a prescribed medication. Approached retro-style pickup truck stopped at red light & because of being unconscious didn't apply brakes to slow down & stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-28
Also filed under Seat belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH a vehicle crashed into the front drivers side of the vehicle breaking the front axle. When the crash occurred the air bags did not deploy. The driver was injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-13
Tl* the contact rented a 2010 Dodge Caliber from a local vehicle rental company. While driving at speeds of 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed and the air bags did not deploy upon impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-27
Suspension
17% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing subframe/mounting bracket.
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The contact's daughter owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at various speeds, she heard an abnormal sound and felt a vibration in the rear end of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-05
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while making a right turn at 10 MPH, the vehicle kept turning. The vehicle was steered into a parking lot where it was observed that the passengerâs side front axle had separated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-01
Engine
13% · 20 reportsVehicle speed control
11% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While turning at low speed car accelerated uncontrollably. Air bags did not deploy in frontal crash. Car caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-16
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010-06-07Latches/locks/linkages10V197000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge Caliber vehicles. Some vehicles may have been built with an incorrect door lock rod in the right front door.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front right door lock rod as required free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2017-08-15Air bags, seat belts16V668000 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.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.
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2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Dodge Caliber — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 26 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V197000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 16V668000 · Air bags, seat belts
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- Is the 2010 Dodge Caliber reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Dodge Caliber is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.