Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (21.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Air Bags complaints here are 2.6× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 36 · 21.8% | not available | — |
| Suspension | 29 · 17.6% | not available | — |
| Engine | 26 · 15.8% | not available | — |
| Seat Belts | 25 · 15.2% | Recalled | Recall 16V668000 |
| Electrical System | 24 · 14.5% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 · 12.7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 165 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V668000 · 2016 · reported 09/15/2016
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V315000 · 2011 · reported 06/08/2011
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V668000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE PART TO DO THE…”NHTSA complaint 11018678 — filed 08/21/2017 · AIR BAGS
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V68000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART…”NHTSA complaint 11006569 — filed 07/20/2017 · AIR BAGS
“I'VE WAITED FOR 10 MONTHS FOR THEM TO MAKE THE REPAIR PART. AND THEY HAVE NOT. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT. HER IS…”NHTSA complaint 11001653 — filed 06/27/2017 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 165 NHTSA complaints (21.8%), followed by suspension (29), engine (26), seat belts (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V668000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
