Dodge Caliber

2011–2012 only

351 classified complaints 2 recalls

2011–2012 Dodge Caliber models have 351 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is body_interior — airbags_restraints, typically surfacing around 71,036 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Caliber report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2006–2010

2011–2012

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2012 only

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=94

Median onset: 71,036 miles. 9.6% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

suspension — subframe_corrosion n=69

Median onset: 108,675 miles. 1.4% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$1,710 to fix a suspension repair, nationally.

engine — engine_stalling n=61

Median onset: 47,829 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

electrical — body_control_module n=46

Median onset: 54,742 miles.

Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

transmission — shift_quality n=12

Median onset: 54,380 miles.

Typically $200–$6,500 to fix a transmission repair, nationally.

electrical — wiring_harness n=11

Median onset: 34,387 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

body_interior — water_leaks n=9

Median onset: 41,930 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

suspension — control_arms n=5

Median onset: 75,333 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$1,710 to fix a suspension repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2012 model years. See the full Dodge Caliber report for every year and full specs/safety data.