2011 Dodge Caliber Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Dodge Caliber, and owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 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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Column (steering)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Dodge Caliber have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,326 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 30 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“** From Dealer - diagnosis says - Primary Line B: D1 C/S Multiple warning lights came on in dash (like a X-mas tree) and vehicle will not want to drive after that. C/S has to turn off and turn back on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2025 · Electrical system
“Active headrest in drivers seat deployed with no apparent cause and air bag light has been on since I bought the car August 29, 2023”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2024 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Dodge Caliber. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–27 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 22–24 / 27–31 |
| 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 2011 Dodge Caliber
How do I know if my 2011 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 2011 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 11V315000).
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.