NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Dodge Caliber Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2011 Dodge Caliber has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 165 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 Dodge Caliber owner complaints
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Caliber, describing incidents dated February 8, 2011 to June 10, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Engine 42 complaints
- Air Bags 36 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Seat Belts 25 complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Structure 21 complaints
Of the 165 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 165 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11670928 · Filed
** 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…
ODI #11614741 · Filed
Horn started honking on its own
ODI #11614739 · Filed
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
Owner-reported
2011 Dodge Caliber mileage at failure
99 of the 165 complaints on file for the 2011 Dodge Caliber give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.
| Component | Median | Middle half | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Median 8,000 miles | Middle half 900–65,000 miles | Based on 31 complaints |
A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.
Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.
These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.
Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Dodge Caliber in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE19-014: Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Closed February 25, 2026
Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
NHTSA #16V668000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice
Reported September 15, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Potentially affected: 1,435,625 vehicles
Repair completion: 41.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign S61 · Owners notified August 15, 2017 · Vehicles built August 10, 2009 – December 17, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
STEERING COLUMN
NHTSA #11V315000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice
Reported June 8, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Potentially affected: 11,096 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign L23 · Owners notified July 4, 2011 · Vehicles built April 18, 2011 – May 2, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
CHRYSLER'S SAFETY RECALL NO. L23.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Dodge Caliber model years
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