10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 2
Average Mileage:
70,143 miles

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2010 Dodge Caliber miscellaneous problems

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2010 Dodge Caliber Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #21

May 112023

Caliber

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Subframe rusty and broke while driving car went left almost causing a head on coalition

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #20

Mar 122022

Caliber

  • miles
I took my car to my repair man he was trying to see why my tires had the steel treads showing and the car shaking. Once up on the lift he found the subframe was rusted out. He ordered a new frame which took all my savings. He was surprised I made it off the expressway without an accident.

- Rantoul , IL, USA

problem #19

Jan 042021

Caliber

  • 101,000 miles
Front subframe is rusted out with visible holes. Manufacturer only extended warranty and did not issue recall. I just found out and tried to get it repaired but extended warranty is expired and they will not cover costs. Tons of owners complaining about this as it is listed as front and rear crossmember corrosion (X69 warranty extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber & Jeep compass/patriot> tons of owners are furious and trying to get help on this serious issue that can easily result in a catastrophic accident and even death.

- Gurnee, IL, USA

problem #18

Nov 222020

Caliber

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car just turned off while driving and hasn't started again I have a no bus error on the odometer and I changed the crankshaft sensor and crankshaft position sensor and still won't start but all the lights and locks still work

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #17

Sep 092020

Caliber

  • 48,970 miles
The crossmember or engine cradle rusted through causing a lot of creaking noises while being driven. Upon diagnosis it was recommended to be replaced immediately.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #16

Jul 152020

Caliber

  • 150,100 miles
The front and rear subframe are rotted/rusted to the point it is ready to collapse in half at any given time. There was a warranty extension on the vehicle that expired in Dec. 2019 and originally was extended by 5 years in 2017. I do not feel that this is adequate due to the potential hazard this would pose going down the highway at 60mph. Big safety concern and they don't plan on helping in any way shape or form due to being 6 months past their 'extended' warranty. I believe this really needs to be inspected since this subframe issue is known from 3-4 different Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep models and not adequately covered by the manufacturer. Should be a recall, no rust on the vehicle besides the rotted frame. Known issue on these vehicles and not adequately addressed/covered when such a safety concern. More pictures available upon request

- Cambridge, MN, USA

problem #15

Feb 212020

Caliber 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I've never been in an accident but the driver's headrest still broke. Why did this happen?

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #14

Sep 032019

Caliber

  • 114,226 miles
Got it from the dealership engine light came on right after I drove off and it's going to be 100 dollars to have them even look at it the parts

- Claremore, OK, USA

problem #13

Jul 302019

Caliber

  • 147,000 miles
Takata recall on hwy 59 4 miles South of fairfax mo a deer ran across hwy and my vehicle split the deer in half and my side airbags did not deploy also my knees were injured and cut from the bottom air bag but no airbag ever hit my upper body. Also a code for fault wor bag deploy was always on with my car.

- Tarkio, MO, USA

problem #12

Oct 032018

Caliber

  • 125,000 miles
On October 3rd 2018, I had an accident hitting the car in front of me after being hit from behind. My airbag did not open

- Ingram, TX, USA

problem #11

Mar 282019

Caliber

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Doors want lock or unlock using the key fob or using the manual push. Doors lock you in and takes multiple times before it will unlock to let you out or in the car.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #10

Jul 072018

Caliber

  • miles
Takata recall. My car keeps on blowing the rear tire about every 6-8 months.my steering wheel also shakes/vibrates when driving over 55 mph. The tires are wearing uneven. I have discovered that there is a rear cross member recall for my car which would explain this. I will be taking my car in to be aligned however I would like to know how to get the recall honored before doing

- Rubicon, WI, USA

problem #9

Oct 162018

Caliber

  • 190,000 miles
Electrical throttle control light has popped up several times and I've noticed it's when it has rained. When this happens, the car slows down and causes forcefully pull over and shut the car off. It doesn't start after the first few tries and eventually does. The car began to overheat after driving it over 60mph for about 20mins. The car has given me the engine coolant temperature warning symbol when this happens, making an ugly almost screeching sound, slows down the car until I can't push the gas any longer causing me to pull over to turn off the car until it restarts again. The car is beginning to over heat after driving it for a long period of time over 20 mins this will began to happen. I've put coolant recently and not sure if there's a hole in the reservoir but I've done what I could to get this fixed. The car jolts after 3rd gear especially going up hill.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #8

Jul 302016

Caliber

  • 123,500 miles
Right front door swung open during car moving

- Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

problem #7

Feb 022017

Caliber

  • 74,000 miles
"takata recall"my wife and I purchased a vehicle and we thought we got a good deal until the car quickly became a death trap that was so unsafe to drive. The steering would pull too the left and when we went around a bridge on the freeway or any turning of the wheel. We had to stabilize the car because it would almost hop to the left and there would be a lot of traffic regardless on freeway or streets. We told them there was a lapse in the speed and this has just been a nightmare. We already paid almost all the car and we still have our warranty but they want us to pay 400 dollars, what we pay as a car pymt every month. Or they said they'd finance the work they do on the car through car finance department. My wife said absolutely not. We have kids and instead of enjoying time in the car, we've spent stressed paying for it since the first week. We've been to the point of so much fear to feeling as though it's an icy day and the roads are wet and so slippery but the problem is... it wasn't even raining or snowing.. fear of crashing or something breaking. My wife read a lot about the same thing happening with our vehicle. She saw too many people, iust like us and it said recalled, but it said things that have been reported that should be recalled but hasn't been at that time. I'm reporting this because we aren't going to pay to die in a car the mechanic didn't even want to drive far because it wasn't safe!! the mechanic from the same dealership we purchased the carfrom

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #6

Jun 112017

Caliber

  • 13,600 miles
Takata recall". I had a bad experience on the way home from visiting family about a hr from town I was driving had my air on cause it was extremely hot out side I drove going about 60 to 70 adverage then transmission temp light come on car start slowing down cant go any faster nothing seen gadges going all the way up and nothing foot was all the way down no power so I pull over scared wat the hell wrong with my transmission wat did I do I had no power shut off my car for 20 min point was I was driving on a major highway and for this to happend had no power to my car I could of got hit couldnt move or do nothing and no one can seem to find the problem to this sulution cause it dont happend all the time just when it wants and replacing parts after part and still not fixing the problem has to be a issue I just dont understand what the problem and Y does it happend when they say everything working fine from the Dodge place and they cant find the problems to the situation please help if U can

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #5

Feb 012017

Caliber

  • 90,000 miles
I've had the arm bar and ball joint replaced twice in a year's time, which causes a grinding noise. I've had the brakes replaced three times along with rattle clips, in the last year, with no prevail in changing the noise nor high speed-braking oscillating. A caliper has also been replaced. While sitting at stop lights, the car unpredictably stalls-- I've tried to reproduce the setting to have the issue happen when a technician tests it, but it appears to happen unpredictably. The car has leaked from some entry point to cause the floor boards to be wet, and in the last year, the sun roof seems to be leaking as I have water pouring onto me from the front dome lightt. The water is causing mold, which is not beneficial to the family I drive with. Based on the NHTSA site and the thousands of youtube videos, these are pretty wildly known issues by Dodge, despite the lack of complaints on these sites.

- La Vergne, TN, USA

problem #4

Dec 012016

Caliber

  • 120,000 miles
July 03, 2014 the internal electronic throttle was replaced, it is now doing the same thing as then as of December 01, 2016.. etc light comes on, decrease in acceleration, stumbles in take off, hesitates, have to pull car off road and stop, wait a few minutes to reset and it will continue like nothing has happened. Need to check the manufactory warranty on this part. Dealership told me they warrant the part for up to 2 years but check with the manufactory. How do I do that and know what the manufactory is?

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #3

Nov 032016

Caliber

  • 70,000 miles
This has happened a few different time, but when trying to accelerate from 45mph onto the highway from an on ramp my Dodge Caliber 2010 started to jerk and wouldn't let me go any faster, which made my car actually decelerate. Also there were times when I tried accelerating to pass someone and it just wouldn't go any faster, but there were no jerks.

- Somersworth, NH, USA

problem #2

Jul 302016

Caliber

  • 97,000 miles
Recall 2010 Dodge Caliber- right door lock doesn't work properly

- Columbia, MD, USA

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