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2010 Dodge Caliber

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2010 Dodge Caliber
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 33 of 157 complaints (21%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 232 in 2009 to 157 in 2010.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
157
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,400–$2,700
Combined MPG
23–26

Complaints by model year

  1. 3772008
  2. 2322009
  3. 1572010
  4. 1652011
  5. 492012

Where owners report problems

  1. Airbags & Restraints33 (21%)
  2. Electrical32 (20%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires29 (18%)
  4. Engine26 (17%)
  5. Other22 (14%)
  6. Driver Assistance & Speed Control18 (11%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category20082009201020112012vs. 2010 Small Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)2,400–2,8502,300–3,5002,400–2,7002,300–2,6002,300–2,600
Combined MPG22–2622–2723–2624–2724–27
City / Highway MPG19–24 / 24–2919–24 / 25–3021–23 / 25–3122–24 / 27–3122–24 / 27–31
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)342–404329–404342–386329–370329–370
Complaints filed37723215716549Not compared
Recalls issued01221Not compared
Crash-involved complaints21131299Not compared
Fire-involved complaints52313Not compared
Injuries reported14111596Not compared
Deaths reported20200Not compared
Configurations compared65443

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Dodge Caliber?

Airbags & Restraints: 33 of 157 NHTSA complaints (21%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Dodge Caliber get?

EPA rates it 23–26 MPG combined across 4 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Dodge Caliber?

EPA estimates $2,400–$2,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Manual 5-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons23 mpg (high)31 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)$2,400 (low)342 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons23 mpg (high)27 mpg25 mpg$2,500355 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons21 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)23 mpg (low)$2,700 (high)386 g/mi (high)
Configuration 4Manual 5-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons23 mpg (high)29 mpg25 mpg$2,500355 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine260100
Transmission & Drivetrain170000
Fuel System111000
Electrical320000
Brakes90000
Steering120000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires290000
Airbags & Restraints337190
Driver Assistance & Speed Control181100
Body, Seats & Latches130100
Visibility & Lighting100000
Other224162

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

    Campaign 16V668000 · Sep 15, 2016

    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 side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
    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 is S61.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    Campaign 10V197000 · May 11, 2010

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    AN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER BEING EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.
    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.