Dodge Caliber recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 1,847 owner complaints for the Dodge Caliber (model years 2006–2012). The most reported problem area is suspension (490 complaints), followed by electrical system (339 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 49 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 165 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 157 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 232 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 360 | 21 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 884 | 54 | 18 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (884), 2008 (360) and 2009 (232). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Caliber model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 490 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 339 | 6 of 7 | |
| Structure | 331 | 6 of 7 | |
| Power train | 220 | 6 of 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 187 | 6 of 7 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V824000 | Dec 21, 2017 | Equipment | 2007 | 61,791 |
| 16V668000 | Sep 15, 2016 | Air bags | 2010–2012 | 1,435,625 |
| 11V315000 | Jun 8, 2011 | Steering: column | 2011 | 11,096 |
| 10V234000 | Jun 3, 2010 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2007 | 24,825 |
| 10V197000 | May 11, 2010 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2010 | 123 |
| 08V528000 | Oct 9, 2008 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) | 2009 | 712 |
| 07V196000 | May 7, 2007 | Wheels: hub | 2007 | 410 |
| 06V493000 | Dec 29, 2006 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2007 | 50,665 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 118 complaints and a fire in 31 complaints; 93 people injured and 4 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.