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2010 Dodge Caliber Air bags Problems

Complaints
31about this part
Share
20%of 157 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Dodge Caliber, 20% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My airbag light is going on and off randomly while I am driving. If I am on a highway for a distance the light will go off until I brake or hit a small bump then it will ding and come on again. When driving on city streets it will go off and on quite a bit.”

NHTSA complaint #11373885, filed 2020-11, 130,000 miles

“Air bag problems, recall s-61 module I dont understand how an air bag rusted over time when the car is used on a daily bases. I have contacted Dodge since 2/18/17 and was told a manager was going to give me a call back it is now 3/8/17 and I have not received a call back from a manger.”

NHTSA complaint #10959547, filed 2017-03, 79,856 miles

“This is my second complaint to you in regards to a faulty airbag that was installed at your yorkville, ny carbone location. On december 28 ,2018 I went into the yorkville, ny location to have an airbag recall taken care of. Then I had to return to carbone in yorkville, ny on december 30 , 2019 because my airbag light was on. They charged me $107.66 to diagnose the issue and were going to charge me an additional $438.50 for a faulty airbag that they installed, stating this was my problem not there problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11300458, filed 2020-01, 84,000 miles

“On december 28, 2018 I went to carbone Dodge in yorkville ny for them to fix an airbag recall. Then on december 30, 2019 I had to return to carbon Dodge because the my airbag light came on in my car. Now this is a faulty airbag that they replaced on my car an charged me $107.66 to diagnosis the issue and were going to charge me an additional $438.50 to fix a faulty part that they originally replaced again due to a recall order. Now I have to take it to my mechanic to fix an issue that carbone Dodge should be liable for. …”

NHTSA complaint #11296811, filed 2020-01, 83,000 miles

“I was traveling at approximately 40 MPH when I lost consciousness due to adverse reaction to a prescribed medication. Approached retro-style pickup truck stopped at red light & because of being unconscious didn't apply brakes to slow down & stop. Frontal crash into rear end of stopped vehicle. Airbags didn't deploy nor did seatbelt engage to prevent me from being thrust forward face first into steering wheel. Incurred significant damage to front teeth & neck/back strain. Was informed by chrysler corp. That airbag sensors are positioned too low for deployment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10490366, filed 2012-12, 22,000 miles

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20121735%
20113622%
20103120%
200973%
2008226%
2007465%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Caliber

Electrical system
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Caliber

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology