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Dodge Caliber 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Dodge Caliber: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

157Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V668000.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V197000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V197000Reported May 11, 2010 - 123 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 123 vehicles across all affected models.

16V668000Reported September 15, 2016 - 1,435,625 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,435,625 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE19014Opened September 9, 2019 - Closed February 25, 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20102
20115
20125
201315
201425
20157
201621
201720
201811
201914
202012
20215
20227
20232
20243
20253
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.