2011 Dodge Caliber Suspension Problems

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

29Suspension complaints

17.6%Of all 165 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How suspension 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

“I PURCHASED THIS CAR JANUARY 26, 2016. 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE I CONTACTED THE DEALER BECAUSE A WEIRD NOISE CAME OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF…”NHTSA complaint 10993784 — filed 06/07/2017

“RECEIVED NOTICE OF LOSS OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DEPLOYMENT IN A CRASH. REPAIRS MADE TO THE SUSPENSION, TYI-ROD TOTALING OVER $1000.00 IN…”NHTSA complaint 10943711 — filed 01/08/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD START SHAKING AND VIBRATING. IN ADDITION, THE…”NHTSA complaint 10808033 — filed 12/02/2015

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Caliber: 29 of 165 complaints on file (17.6%). 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 suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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.