2011 Dodge Caliber air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 36 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 dodge caliber. While driving 10 MPH and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the passenger door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a broken neck and a broken back. Medical attention was required. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the driver's seat belt unbuckled independently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor a dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Caliber
- Engine 42 complaints
- Suspension 30 complaints
- Seat belts 25 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints