2011 Dodge Caliber Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA component category: SEAT BELTS · data through 07/12/2026

25Seat Belts complaints

15.2%Of all 165 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How seat belts 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. 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

“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

“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

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Seat Belts complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have seat belts problems?

Seat Belts is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Caliber: 25 of 165 complaints on file (15.2%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's seat belts category include?

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