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2011 Dodge Caliber engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 42 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
42 16% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
8,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2011 Dodge Caliber Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 8,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 16 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 7 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 0 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 8,000 miles
Based on 31 complaints that include mileage. 68% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles16
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles7
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles0
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 31 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 8,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The air conditioner failed prior to the fire the contact was not injured and no other vehicles were involved in the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The dealer was unable to provide a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/07/17

June 2016 Fire

When I first start my car, the engine will first rev past 2500 RPM; this is not normal as it revs around 1800 RPM. The car will vibrate, and the electronic throttle control light will come on (flashes when vibrates). After restarting the car, the light will go away. Between 35-45 MPH, the car will either feel like or will go into a stall. The light will come on when the vehicle goes into a stall. The previous week, I took my car to the dealer to have the map sensor and the pcv hose replaced.

Reported at 38,000 miles, January 2014

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