2010 Dodge Caliber Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caliber years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Caliber. That ranks 5th out of 7 Caliber model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (32 complaints, 20%), typically at around 76,324 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 157owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Dodge Caliber problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 | 20% | 76,324 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 31 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 26 | 17% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 14% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 20 | 13% | 71,020 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 11% | 77,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 11% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 10% | 88,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 8% | 88,116 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 6% | 88,116 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4% | 58,850 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 4% | 66,425 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 46,014 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 96 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 18,576 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 123,691 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Dodge Caliber recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: 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.
Risk: An unlatched door could increase the risk of an unbelted front seat passenger being ejected from the vehicle.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was just at the dealer mechanic for an oil change and asked about a slight pull to one side when stopping. after doing the oil change he cam back with a list of things the most significant of which was a that the front sub-frame was rotted out, as well as the rear bumper metal under the plastic…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The engine oil warning light as intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) by a local dealer. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact notified…
Severe rust to vehicle frame COMMON TO THIS VEHICLE, no accident. Rust has corroded frame despite normal use and normal care. Vehicle hasn't reached 75k miles yet, and the frame is failing. How is this not a recall?
The air bag lights came on
Other Dodge Caliber years
← 2009 Caliber · 2011 Caliber →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 49 | 1 |
| 2011 Caliber | 165 | 2 |
| 2010 | 157 | 2 |
| 2009 Caliber | 232 | 1 |
| 2008 Caliber | 360 | 0 |
| 2007 Caliber | 884 | 4 |
| 2006 Caliber | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 32 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Dodge Caliber a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caliber model years, the 2010 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.