How many 2010 Dodge Caliber owners reported electrical system problems?

NHTSA lists 36 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, which is 23% of the 157 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Caliber electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system issue on the 2010 Dodge Caliber.

At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Caliber electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 76,324 miles.

What electrical symptoms do 2010 Dodge Caliber owners describe most?

Owners describe no-start ignition failures, unexpected stalling at stops and highway speed, and erratic speedometer or throttle behavior.

Did the 2010 Dodge Caliber electrical issues cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this component shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among these complaints.

2010 Dodge Caliber Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 36 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, 23% of all 157 complaints filed for the year. Owners report no-start events, stalling at speed and at stops, and dashboard/computer glitches, with a median failure mileage of 76,324. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 36; 23% of 157
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 76,324 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Ignition sometimes fails to engage or the key turns with no response, requiring repeated attempts before the engine starts.
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly at stoplights or stop signs with no warning light and no diagnostic code found by dealers.
Vehicle loses power or stalls while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the electronic throttle control light flashing.
Speedometer and engine performance become erratic, with the tachometer bouncing or speed readings not matching actual travel.
Rough idling and shaking occur at stops when multiple electrical accessories (lights, radio, blower fan) run at once.
Headlight assembly condensation raised concern about a possible electrical short.

When 2010 Dodge Caliber electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 15, 2011, latest Apr 21, 2025.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Apr 2025; peak Aug 2014 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Caliber model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201036 (23%)
201129 (18%)
20125 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2010 Dodge Caliber owners reported electrical system problems?: NHTSA lists 36 electrical system complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, which is 23% of the 157 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Caliber electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system issue on the 2010 Dodge Caliber.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Caliber electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 76,324 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2010 Dodge Caliber owners describe most?: Owners describe no-start ignition failures, unexpected stalling at stops and highway speed, and erratic speedometer or throttle behavior.
Did the 2010 Dodge Caliber electrical issues cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this component shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among these complaints.