The 2011 Dodge Caliber has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,446,721 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS16V6680002016-09-151,435,625 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall…
STEERING11V3150002011-06-0811,096 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
36
6crashes6injuries
SUSPENSION
29
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
26
1fires
SEAT BELTS
25
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24
2crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
16
STRUCTURE:BODY
13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
11
1crashes
Total complaints271
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“** 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 to get to move. C/a tipm – total integrated power module – verified customer concern found…”
“** 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 to get to move. C/a tipm – total integrated power module – verified customer concern found…”
“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”
“Horn started honking on its own”
“Seat headrest deployed while car was sitting in the driveway...would have been a problem if driver had been driving pass.side deployed on 1 30 24....driver side deployed 1 30 24”
“I just bought this vehicle july 28 of 23. It was supposed to have been inspected to be sold. It’s completely rusted out the whole bottom of the car it’s unsafe to drive. I’ve been told by three people the people that did the inspection and said it was ok, and then belle tire, which I tried…”
“I just bought this vehicle july 28 of 23. It was supposed to have been inspected to be sold. It’s completely rusted out the whole bottom of the car it’s unsafe to drive. I’ve been told by three people the people that did the inspection and said it was ok, and then belle tire, which I tried…”
“This vehicle was sold to me july 28,2023. It was said to be safe to sell to me by h&I, auto repair shop in sterling hts , they let grimaldi's auto sales, in warren, mi , on mound sell me the vehicle I am an [xxx] woman. The repair man there said it was safe to drive. I took it for an alignment.…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…
InvestigationPE19014 Opened 2019-09-09 · closed 2026-02-25
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Dodge Caliber as of
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