2011 Dodge Caliber problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (21) · Suspension (21) · Seat Belts (21)
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101 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-15 · campaign 16V668000 · 1,435,625 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Steering:column 2011-06-08 · campaign 11V315000 · 11,096 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (86)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-18 · U67 Combo Rev11 · Warranty Program/Extension
emissions recall u67 - catalytic converter efficiency - dealer notification (revision 11)
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Power Train 2023-01-14 · U67 Combo Rev10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emissions recal u67 catalytic converter efficiency
Unknown Or Other 2022-11-01 · U67 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed nox (oxides of nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency
Showing the 6 most recent of 86 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-02 · Engine“** 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 – total integrated power module – verified customer concern found vehicle with loss of comm dts with tipm no vin mis match d…”
2024-09-16 · Electrical System“horn started honking on its own …”
2024-09-16 · Air Bags“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…”
2024-01-31 · Seats“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…”
2024-01-11 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 120,000 mi“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 vehicl…”
2023-12-23 · Suspension“i just bought this vehicle july 28 of 23. it was supposed to have been inspected to be sold. it’s completely rusted out the whole bottom of the car it’s unsafe to drive. i’ve been told by three people the people that did the inspection and said it was ok, and then belle tire, which i tried to get a alignment for him because it’s so bad and separati…”
2023-12-19 · Unknown Or Other“this vehicle was sold to me july 28,2023. it was said to be safe to sell to me by h&i, auto repair shop in sterling hts , they let grimaldi's auto sales, in warren, mi , on mound sell me the vehicle i am an [xxx] woman. the repair man there said it was safe to drive. i took it for an alignment. which at belle tire they could not be due to the fac…”
2023-09-13 · Unknown Or Other“at 140000 miles i noticed that my entire subframe was ready to completely collapse and no auto shop would work on it whatsoever. i reached out and found out that there was nothing i could do about it it i had the car for 2 years and it’s had this issue the whole time not cool safety should be first. …”
2023-07-09 · Seats“i've got a 2011 dodge caliber mainstreet and during my drive home from work around 3:30am my headrest out of nowhere popped, hitting me in the back of the head and neck. there are 0 warning lights/codes present. i did not make any harsh accelerations or break, nor did i turn wildly. i was already settled into a lane on the highway and had already c…”
2023-03-20 · Suspension:front:control Arm · 111,102 mi“the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal banging sound coming from the driver's side front wheel well while turning left or driving over bumps in the roadway. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mec…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.