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2010 Dodge Caliber recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 15, 201616V668000 | Seat belts: pretensionerIf 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V668000
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| May 11, 201010V197000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors latchAN UNLATCHED DOOR COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER BEING EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V197000
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Owner complaints by component157
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 32 | 20 |
| Air bags | 31 | 20 |
| Suspension | 26 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 14 |
| Engine | 20 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 11 |
| Power train | 17 | 11 |
| Seat belts | 15 | 10 |
| Steering | 12 | 8 |
| Structure | 10 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“I was just at the dealer mechanic for an oil change and asked about a slight pull to one side when stopping.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) by a local dealer.”
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2010 Dodge Caliber recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Dodge Caliber. The most recent, 16V668000 (reported September 15, 2016), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 157 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Dodge Caliber?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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