2010 DODGE CALIBER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 DODGE CALIBER has 4 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag warning lights and unexpected engine shutdowns. Some complaints reference previous repairs under specific recall campaigns but report recurring problems.
Common Issues
- Air bag warning light. Multiple owners report the air bag warning light illuminating on the instrument panel after previous recall repairs. Dealers and manufacturers have stated the vehicle is no longer covered under recall for these issues.
- Engine shuts off unexpectedly. Reports describe the engine shutting off without warning while driving. The vehicle can be restarted but the problem recurs and no cause is found by independent mechanics.
- Engine oil warning light. Some owners confirm intermittent illumination of the engine oil warning light coinciding with engine shutdowns.
The vehicle has 4 recalls affecting door latch components and occupant restraint systems. These recalls address safety components that include door locks and air bag control modules, which can impact occupant protection during crashes.
Recalls
- Door lock rod. NHTSA Recall 10V197000 affected 123 vehicles due to incorrect door lock rods in the right front door. This defect increases the risk of an unlatched door and potential ejection of an unbelted front seat passenger. Dealers will inspect and replace the door lock rod free of charge.
- Occupant Restraint Control module. NHTSA Recall 16V668000 covers 1,435,625 vehicles including the 2010 Dodge Caliber. The OCR module may short circuit, preventing frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying. This increases injury risk in crashes. Dealers will replace the OCR free of charge. Interim notification letters were sent in 2016 and repairs started in 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs for air bag warning lights, unexpected engine shutdowns, and unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Such protections may apply when safety defects continue after multiple repair attempts.
2010 DODGE CALIBER Summary
2010
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
1435748
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 DODGE CALIBER
1435625 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
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.
2010 DODGE CALIBER
123 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
Complaints
2010 DODGE CALIBER
ID: 2084275AIR BAGS
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, but no cause of failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
2010 DODGE CALIBER
ID: 2084274ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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, but no cause of failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
2010 DODGE CALIBER
ID: 2072132SEAT BELTS
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 dealer of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under recall. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who also stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
2010 DODGE CALIBER
ID: 2072131AIR BAGS
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 dealer of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under recall. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who also stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.