Engine: problems reported by owners
183 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine of this car to NHTSA (model years 2007–2012), typically at around 87,000 miles. Reported consequences: 4 crashes, 6 fires, 1 injury.
DDodge Caliber
2006–2011 · 18 documented defects · 4 markets
This file gathers the known defects of the Dodge Caliber, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Owners often report problems with suspension on this car (522 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Owners often report problems with electrical system on this car (357 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Most serious reported defects
See all (18) →Airbags: problems reported by owners
161 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 2007–2012), typically at around 80,000 miles. Reported consequences: 58 crashes, 2 fires, 56 injuries.
Warning device airbag / belt system indicates defect (often rejected at the MOT)
This defect was found in 11% of the MOT inspections of this car in the Netherlands (70 out of 645 inspections in the past 12 months): 3.1 times as often as for cars of the same age.
Latest official recalls
See all (11) →Equipment
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Motor vehicles - bodywork (occupant protective equipment)
During a collision, a corlock may occur in the airbag control module. As a result, the airbag control module will not function as intended.
Seat belts:Pretensioner
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.
Latest service bulletins
See all (83) →Bulletin
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Bulletin
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
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wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).