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Dodge Caliber 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Dodge Caliber: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

165Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints 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.

Engine42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts25 complaints

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

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V315000.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

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

11V315000Reported June 8, 2011 - 11,096 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 11,096 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.

201119
20126
20134
201412
20159
201615
201730
20189
201915
202017
202110
20228
20236
20244
20251
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.