Dodge Caliber Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Dodge Caliber across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (29% of reports).
- 159air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 56mention a crash
- 41mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 46 of 159 complaints (29%)
- Seat belts: mentioned in 27 of 159 complaints (17%)
- Failed deploy: mentioned in 12 of 159 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 159 complaints, 56 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 41 an injury.
Dodge Caliber air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 17 | 35% | 63,500 |
| 2011 Caliber | 36 | 22% | 68,000 |
| 2010 Caliber | 31 | 20% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Caliber | 7 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2008 Caliber | 22 | 6% | 68,436 |
| 2007 Caliber | 46 | 5% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision, which was no fault of the contact. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front of the vehicle and on the passenger's front side of the…
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
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while it was raining, there was water entering through the sunroof and doors into the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that there were no related recalls for the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Calibers have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about air bags for the Dodge Caliber. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Caliber air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 46 of 159 complaints, followed by “seat belts” (27).
Other Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (491)
- Electrical System problems (339)
- Structure problems (331)
- Power Train problems (220)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (187)
- Engine problems (175)
- Steering problems (172)
- Exterior Lighting problems (127)
See all Dodge Caliber problems.