2011 Dodge Caliber Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 22%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 22% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I purchased this car january 26, 2016. 2 weeks after purchase I contacted the dealer because a weird noise came out of the bottom of the car, like a clink. I was told nothing is wrong, that the car was thoroughly inspected prior to sell and according to them, everything was fine. I suffered a minor crash 3 weeks later on the drivers' side front near the tire with my family and seatbelts did not work, nor airbags were deployed. Because the accident happened in tijuana mexico I could not report it to the insurance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993784, filed 2017-06, 27,500 miles“Received notice of loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment in a crash. Repairs made to the suspension, tyi-rod totaling over $1000.00 in repairs and loss of a car so could not make it to work. This car iis not safe and I am not comfortable driving it with these known recalls. I believe I should be given a safe, comparable replacement. Why am I asked to place my life at risk as well as any one that would accompany me in my car? I am requesting a full refund or a new car. While making a turn on a circle, I car completely spun around. …”
NHTSA complaint #10943711, filed 2017-01, 48,000 miles“I was made aware of safety recall s61/ NHTSA 16v-668 via mail on monday the 21st and have made multiple calls and emails to the fiat chrysler automotive company. As of right now there is no firm eta for the repair as parts are not available or in existence yet. They think january but are not sure. I do not consider 45days a reasonable time to wait for a safety fix for a vehicle. They have offered to reimburse me for a rental but I am not in a position where I can put out $1,200 per month and await to be paid back for the next several months.”
NHTSA complaint #10926859, filed 2016-11, 88,000 miles“Intermittent recurring electrical outage while driving. All chimes will sound and all dash lights will come on. The power is lost, a dash lights flash and turn off and we loose the instruments (speedometer, RPM, etc....). Experience lose of power can barely get it pulled over safely. Air bag light comes on and seat belt does not lock. Dealership can not repair even with having it for 42 days time before last. Have only been able to drive 334 miles since dealership delivered car to me when they drove 170 miles and could not get it to reoccur in august 2015. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970864, filed 2017-04, 38,234 miles“The vehicle was involved in an accident. The vehicle was going approximately 50 MPH and jumped a ditch and struck a pole on the front driver side of the vehicle. The front driver side of vehicle was pushed up to the windshield. The force of the impact caused the driver to bend the steering wheel by impact. None of the airbags deployed at any point during this.*dt*jb the consumer provided photos of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11383597, filed 2020-12, 180,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V668000Sep 15, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot…Covers: Dodge Caliber 2010–2012, Avenger 2010–2014, Jeep Patriot 2010–2014 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Caliber
30 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Caliber
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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