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2010 Dodge Caliber Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 29 suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2010 Dodge Caliber, 18% of its 157 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 105,000. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
29
18% of 157
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
105,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report front and rear subframes rusting and corroding through, sometimes to the point the vehicle became unsafe to drive.
  • Ball joints and lower control arms reportedly wear out or need replacement not long after the factory warranty ends.
  • Some owners describe the rear cross member or engine cradle failing due to corrosion, which one owner said caused a wheel to lose alignment while driving.
  • Rear adjustable control arms were reported as welded in place and unable to adjust, leading to uneven tire wear.
  • A steering wheel shake or vibration above 55 mph was reported along with recurring rear tire blowouts and uneven wear.
  • One owner reported an aluminum tire valve shooting out and causing sudden tire deflation.

When 2010 Dodge Caliber suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 3, 2014, latest Nov 2, 2025.

2010 Dodge Caliber suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2014Oct 2016Aug 2018Jul 2019Jan 2021Mar 2022Apr 2024
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Feb 2019 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Caliber model year

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

  1. 201029 (18%)
  2. 201131 (19%)
  3. 20125 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire complaints on the 2010 Dodge Caliber?
NHTSA lists 29 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 18% of all 157 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Dodge Caliber subframe or suspension?
The data provided lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2010 Caliber.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Caliber?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for suspension, wheels & tire complaints is 105,000 miles.
Did these suspension issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Caliber shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.