2011 Dodge Caliber: common problems and reliability
An average Caliber year.
165 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 Caliber?The 2011 Dodge Caliber has 165 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and suspension.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Dodge Caliber vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Caliber years only. How we score it
Is 2011 a good year for the Caliber?
Across the 6 Caliber model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2006) to 958 (2007). With 165 complaints, the 2011 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 2011 Caliber
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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.
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Campaign 11V315000CHRYSLER 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 INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
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 2011 ranks against the rest.
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