2010 Dodge Caliber Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2010 Dodge Caliber, and owners have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2010 Dodge Caliber
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags and 2 other components
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…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017.…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front right door lock rod as required free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Dodge Caliber have filed 157 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 15 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,484 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was just at the dealer mechanic for an oil change and asked about a slight pull to one side when stopping. after doing the oil change he cam back with a list of things the most significant of which”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 2, 2025 · Steering
“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 oi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 21, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Dodge Caliber. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–26 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 21–23 / 25–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Dodge Caliber model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Caliber model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2006 Dodge Caliber | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 4 | 884 |
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 0 | 360 |
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 232 |
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2 | 157 |
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2 | 165 |
| 2012 Dodge Caliber | 1 | 49 |
Checking a specific 2010 Dodge Caliber
How do I know if my 2010 Dodge Caliber has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2010 Dodge Caliber; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V197000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.