2010 Dodge Caliber: common problems and reliability
An average Caliber year.
157 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2010 Caliber?The 2010 Dodge Caliber has 157 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags.
Safety record for the 2010 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Dodge Caliber vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Caliber years only. How we score it
Is 2010 a good year for the Caliber?
Across the 6 Caliber model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2006) to 958 (2007). With 157 complaints, the 2010 Caliber sits below the model's median of 232.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2010 Caliber
seat belts:pretensioner
Campaign 16V668000Chrysler (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.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Campaign 10V197000CHRYSLER 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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment based on long-term owner reports. The vehicle is widely characterized as unreliable, poorly built, and a poor value proposition, even at very low purchase prices.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Caliber. See the full Caliber owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Caliber listings typically run $4,489–$6,989 across 2007 to 2012 model years.
Other Caliber model years
Compare every Caliber year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Caliber against its rivals
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