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2010 Dodge Caliber

Based on reports from 246 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
246
Crashes
16
Fires
5
Recalls
2
TSBs
44
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 246 complaints, 16 crashes, 5 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

tipm faulty

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission failure

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
3

lost steering and brakes

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

30 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 78K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

24
0–30K
38
30–60K
47
60–90K
35
90–120K
22
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (47 reports) • Median: 78K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (30 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags30 (12%)
Electrical30 (12%)
Engine26 (11%)
Suspension25 (10%)
Other22 (9%)
Speed Control18 (7%)
Drivetrain17 (7%)
Seat Belts15 (6%)

2010 Dodge Caliber: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 78,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 78K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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6
12
21
13
42
14
11
15
35
16
33
17
20
18
20
19
18
20
8
21
8
22
4
23
5
24
7
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Dodge Caliber. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

10V197000Jun 2010

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE CALIBER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DOOR LOCK ROD IN THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR.

16V668000Aug 2017

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caliber is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is suspension.

2010 Dodge Caliber vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

246

Class avg

116

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 246 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Caliber Model Years

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2010 Dodge Caliber: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2010 Dodge Caliber is related to the airbags, with 30 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2010 Dodge Caliber reliable?
The 2010 Dodge Caliber has 246 complaints, 16 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2010 Dodge Caliber problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
Yes, the 2010 Dodge Caliber has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caliber problems start?
Based on 177 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 78,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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