2011 Dodge CALIBER
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Dodge CALIBER has 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (15% of all complaints), specifically: the 2011 dodge caliber i purchased had seven (7) miles on it when i test drove it. the vehicle has stalled without warning at the stop light and while in motion. most of the stalls were experienced after making a turn. it has stalled five times. i have not reached thirty days of ownership. the . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
271
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
3.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
42 complaints- • THE 2011 DODGE CALIBER I PURCHASED HAD SEVEN (7) MILES ON IT WHEN I TEST DROVE IT. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT THE STOP LIGHT AND WHILE IN MOTION. MOST OF THE STALLS WERE EXPERIENCED AFTER MAKING A TURN. IT HAS STALLED FIVE TIMES. I HAVE NOT REACHED THIRTY DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. THE
- • I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 4/11/2011, AND THIS CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING THE FIRST TIME AT 402 MILES , IT HAS HAPPENED ANOTHER FOUR TIMES. THE CAR DIES LIKE THE KEY WAS SHUT OFF NO WARNING OF ANY KIND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 06/22/2011 AND AS USUAL THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM WITH IT. I DO KNOW THAT DOD
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE FA
“THE 2011 DODGE CALIBER I PURCHASED HAD SEVEN (7) MILES ON IT WHEN I TEST DROVE IT. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT THE STOP LIGHT AND WHILE IN MOTION. MOST OF THE STALLS WERE EXPERIENCED AFTER MAKING A TURN. IT HAS STALLED FIVE TIMES. I HAVE NOT REACHED THIRTY DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. THE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
36 complaints- • DODGE RAM CALIBER MAINSTREET HAD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FAULTY AIR BAGS. THEY SPRAYED A MIST THAT BURNT THE OCCUPANTS SKIN! *TR
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. TH
- • THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL REGARDING THE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING IN CASE OF A CRASH. I WAS IN A HEAD ON ACCIDENT IN 2014 AND I HAD WONDERED WHY MY AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. IS THERE A MONETARY COMPENSATION FOR COMPANIES WHOS AIRBAGS DON'T WORK DUE TO A PROVEN TECHNICAL PROBLEM?
“DODGE RAM CALIBER MAINSTREET HAD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FAULTY AIR BAGS. THEY SPRAYED A MIST THAT BURNT THE OCCUPANTS SKIN! *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SUSPENSION
30 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND WOULD SLIDE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, WHO ADVISED THAT THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS WERE PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPRINGS AND FRONT AXLE NEEDE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD START SHAKING AND VIBRATING. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE ROUGH AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE PRESENT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT BUT WERE PURCHASED NEW WITH SIX MONT
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND WOULD SLIDE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, WHO ADVISED THAT THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS WERE PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
27 complaints- • I WAS MADE AWARE OF SAFETY RECALL S61/ NHTSA 16V-668 VIA MAIL ON MONDAY THE 21ST AND HAVE MADE MULTIPLE CALLS AND EMAILS TO THE FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY. AS OF RIGHT NOW THERE IS NO FIRM ETA FOR THE REPAIR AS PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE OR IN EXISTENCE YET. THEY THINK JANUARY BUT ARE NOT SURE. I
- • I OWN A 2011 DODGE CALIBER WITH A RECALL FOR LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITY. I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE MY CAR DUE TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE IN ADDITION TO HAVING CHILDREN IN MY CAR. I CANNOT EVEN GET A REASONABLE TRADE OFFER DUE TO THIS. I AM TOLD THAT THE PARTS MY NOT BE A
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W
“I WAS MADE AWARE OF SAFETY RECALL S61/ NHTSA 16V-668 VIA MAIL ON MONDAY THE 21ST AND HAVE MADE MULTIPLE CALLS AND EMAILS TO THE FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY. AS OF RIGHT NOW THERE IS NO FIRM ETA FOR THE REPAIR AS PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE OR IN EXISTENCE YET. THEY THINK JANUARY BUT ARE NOT SURE. I”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
24 complaints- • 2011 DODGE CALIBER HAS STALLED THREE TIMES AND STARTER HAS REMAINED ENGAGED WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IN THE TIMESPAN OF ONE WEEK SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED APPROX. THREE WEEKS AGO. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT. FOR ONE WEEK AND NO RESOLUTION HAS BEEN MADE. *KB
- • 2011 DODGE CALIBER 2.0. HAS STALLED 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. JUST STOPS! THE IGNITION STICKS AS WELL. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 1200 MILES ON IT. THE STALLING OCCURS JUST WHILE DRIVING - NO SPECIFIC WARNING..JUST SHUTS DOWN. *KB
- • I HAVE A DODGE 2011 CALIBER..I RECENTLY BOUGHT IT BACK ON MAY 4,2011..WITHIN ONE WEEK I HAD A WATER LEAK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I WENT TO GO AND MY CAR DIDN'T MOVE. I H
“2011 DODGE CALIBER HAS STALLED THREE TIMES AND STARTER HAS REMAINED ENGAGED WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IN THE TIMESPAN OF ONE WEEK SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED APPROX. THREE WEEKS AGO. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT. FOR ONE WEEK AND NO RESOLUTION HAS BEEN MADE. *KB”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 271 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: THE 2011 DODGE CALIBER I PURCHASED HAD SEVEN (7) MILES ON IT WHEN I TEST DROVE IT. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AT THE STOP LIGHT AND WHILE IN MOTION. MOST OF THE STALLS WERE EXPERIENCED AFTER MAKING A TURN. IT HAS STALLED FIVE TIMES. I HAVE NOT REACHED THIRTY DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: DODGE RAM CALIBER MAINSTREET HAD BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FAULTY AIR BAGS. THEY SPRAYED A MIST THAT BURNT THE OCCUPANTS SKIN! *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND WOULD SLIDE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, WHO ADVISED THAT THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS WERE PREMATURELY WORN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SEATS/RESTRAINTS: I WAS MADE AWARE OF SAFETY RECALL S61/ NHTSA 16V-668 VIA MAIL ON MONDAY THE 21ST AND HAVE MADE MULTIPLE CALLS AND EMAILS TO THE FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY. AS OF RIGHT NOW THERE IS NO FIRM ETA FOR THE REPAIR AS PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE OR IN EXISTENCE YET. THEY THINK JANUARY BUT ARE NOT SURE. I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Dodge CALIBER — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 271
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 11
- Injury reports
- 9
- Segment avg
- 80
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