Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Dodge Caliber
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Dodge Caliber has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 157 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V668000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V197000 DOOR LOCK ROD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Air Bags 31 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints
Of the 157 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 157 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Dodge Caliber is plagued by electrical and airbag issues, coupled with recurring complaints in the suspension and engine systems. These factors contribute to higher ownership costs and frequent repairs, resulting in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$600 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$750 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic engine performance
- Unresponsive airbag system
- Suspension clunks or noises
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Delayed vehicle response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Dodge Caliber at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.