2011 Dodge Caliber Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 11% of the 165 total complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 68,800. No recall covers brakes on this model year. One crash and no fires or injuries were reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 18
- 11% of 165
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 68,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Rear brakes produce an abnormal winding or grinding noise, sometimes paired with the vehicle stalling.
- Owners describe a persistent loud squeaking or squealing from the brakes that dealers could not resolve even after grinding or replacing pads.
- Some owners report ABS activation causing the steering wheel to shake and the front end to feel like it was buckling, most often during snowy conditions, making the vehicle hard to control.
- A portion of complaints filed under the brakes category actually describe sudden loss of power or throttle-related warning lights, with the vehicle failing to accelerate past a low speed.
When 2011 Dodge Caliber brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 12, 2011, latest Aug 4, 2020.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Dodge Caliber
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Caliber model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20109 (6%)
- 201118 (11%)
- 20124 (8%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Caliber?
- NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, which is 11% of the 165 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Dodge Caliber?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2011 Caliber?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints is 68,800 miles.
- Did any 2011 Caliber brake complaints involve a crash?
- NHTSA data shows one crash linked to brake complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.
- How does the 2011 Caliber compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 model year shows 18 brake complaints and an 11% share of total complaints, higher than the 2010 model year's 9 complaints and 6% share, and the 2012 model year's 4 complaints and 8% share.