2010 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

20Engine complaints

12.7%Of all 157 complaints

#5Most-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 BAGS30 · 19.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 19.1%

SUSPENSION25 · 15.9%

Unspecified / other22 · 14%

ENGINE20 · 12.7%

Share of the 157 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Dodge Caliber overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT…”NHTSA complaint 10992231 — filed 05/30/2017

“THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW DIFFERENT TIME, BUT WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM 45MPH ONTO THE HIGHWAY FROM AN ON RAMP MY DODGE CALIBER 2010…”NHTSA complaint 10928418 — filed 11/28/2016

“WHILE DRIVING MY CAR MY TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING LIGHT WILL ILLIMINATE. MY CAR WILL SLOW DOWN AND NOT KEEP THE SPEED UP. I HAVE TO PULL…”NHTSA complaint 10913965 — filed 10/05/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Dodge Caliber: 20 of 157 complaints on file (12.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have in total?

157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 2 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 07/12/2026.