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2010 Dodge Caliber Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 157 total for the year
Median mileage
94,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Dodge Caliber, 4% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“2010 Dodge Caliber with headlight failures caused by faulty fuse box (tipm). I replace bulbs and one headlight will not light low beam or high beam. All the fuses are good. It has also affected how the car runs and has stalled on the road. This is the 4th or fifth incident I have had with the car, headlights, stalling, turn signals, air bag indicators. The headlights will not work moving or sitting still and turn signals.”

NHTSA complaint #11337076, filed 2020-07, 94,500 miles

“The passenger side headlight will not work. I have tried a new one and nothing. I have power to the socket but the light will not work. I have read that the problem is the fuse box. It's been a problem since they made the car in 2007. $1000.00 or better to fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #11115670, filed 2018-08, 109,250 miles

“Power in vehicle began to drain 47 miles from my house going 60 to 75mph after going 75 to 80 MPH temperature out side is about 50 degrees. The car acts as if it were going to stall the radio power went out. After that I tested to see if it were the lights still worked and upon turning the lights on all lights in the car dimmed completely. I went 28 miles to my appointment with no accessories on to include the heater. And radio would not get power until sitting for 30min. …”

NHTSA complaint #10660880, filed 2014-11, 44,450 miles

“My headlight went out on my car, I got a replacement bulb, put it in and nothing. I got another bulb thinking maybe it's a malfunctioning bulb. Still didn't work, tested the light socket and no power to it, looked up on google for headlight malfunctioning on 2010 Dodge calibers and there are multiple complaints and videos regarding this issue going back to 2007 Dodge calibers. This is an electrical problem and Dodge is aware of this issue but states its not a safety issue however you can get a ticket for a headlight being out and your car will not pass inspection without a headlight. …”

NHTSA complaint #11131141, filed 2018-09, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the head light covers were forming condensations, which the contact was concerned that the failure could possibly cause an electrical short. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 52,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10552443, filed 2013-11, 52,000 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201224%
201164%
201074%
200952%
2008144%
20079311%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Caliber

Electrical system
32 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Electronic 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.

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