2010 Dodge Caliber

124 serious complaints of 157, the most about air bags (31) and suspension (26); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Dec 2016

“The contact owns 2010 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic in the city of cleveland, ohio where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle, the front ball joints, and the rear suspension failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, May 2017

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Front And Rear Crossmember Corrosion (X69 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation/rust through and if necessary, replacing the crossmember(s). (23-007-17, Mar 2017)
• Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (23-029-20, Nov 2020)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

157 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23–26 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features