How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Caliber?

NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, which is 18% of the 165 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Caliber electrical system?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber.

At what mileage do 2011 Caliber electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 39,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Caliber's electrical problems cause crashes or injuries?

Among the sample complaints, NHTSA data for this problem area shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

How does 2011 compare to other Caliber years for electrical complaints?

NHTSA shows 36 electrical complaints (23% share) for 2010, 29 complaints (18% share) for 2011, and 5 complaints (10% share) for 2012.

2011 Dodge Caliber Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 18% of its 165 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 39,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 29; 18% of 165
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 39,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Engine stalls while turning at low speeds or while sitting with the air conditioning running.
Ignition sticks on initial startup after the vehicle has sat for several hours, sometimes with a whining noise from the front end.
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while rounding curves, occasionally restarting on its own, with one owner reporting the TIPM (fuse/relay module) was involved after a PCM reflash did not fix it.
Fuse box reported to have shorted out entirely, disabling the vehicle and requiring replacement.
Steering wheel reported to lose control during a turn, contributing to a crash.

When 2011 Dodge Caliber electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2011, latest Jul 2, 2025.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Jul 2025; peak Aug 2011 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 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 electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Dodge Caliber?: NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, which is 18% of the 165 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Caliber electrical system?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber.
At what mileage do 2011 Caliber electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 39,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Caliber's electrical problems cause crashes or injuries?: Among the sample complaints, NHTSA data for this problem area shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Caliber years for electrical complaints?: NHTSA shows 36 electrical complaints (23% share) for 2010, 29 complaints (18% share) for 2011, and 5 complaints (10% share) for 2012.