2011 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

26Engine complaints

15.8%Of all 165 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS36 · 21.8%

SUSPENSION29 · 17.6%

ENGINE26 · 15.8%

SEAT BELTS25 · 15.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24 · 14.5%

Share of the 165 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Caliber overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10907215 — filed 09/16/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10861353 — filed 04/25/2016

“I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY VEHICLE; MY STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING, FRONT WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10824297 — filed 02/04/2016

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Caliber: 26 of 165 complaints on file (15.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have in total?

165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.