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2010 Dodge Caliber Seat belts Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
10%of 157 total for the year
Median mileage
88,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2010 Dodge Caliber, 10% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“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

“There is a recall on these parts on my automobile and there are no parts available to repair. I am worried and nervous about this possibly failing in my car due to all the past incidents with takata airbags. I would like to have this remedied if not sooner rather than later. This has increased my risk to danger and as a result I am no longer confident in the vehicle's performance. The manufacturer has not provided any timeline on when this issue will be resolved.”

NHTSA complaint #10924439, filed 2016-11

“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. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under recall. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who also stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11647386, filed 2025-03, 115,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. While slowing down to approximately 5 MPH towards an intersection, another vehicle collided into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to lock. The contact sustained head, chest, and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10968885, filed 2017-03, 80,000 miles

“The passage seat belt will not come out properly. The passage has to keep pulling on the seat belt to get to come out and the seat belt sign on the dash board will not go out when the seat belt has been put on and the bell keep ringing while driving”

NHTSA complaint #11244806, filed 2019-08

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20121327%
20112515%
20101510%
200952%
200821%
2007152%

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
Steering
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 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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