How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have?

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, which is 10% of the 165 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Dodge Caliber?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Dodge Caliber.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Dodge Caliber is 67,000 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do owners describe?

Owners describe failure to shift properly, stalling at speed, gear slipping with RPM spikes, and CVT overheating on hot highway drives that triggers limp mode.

Did other Caliber years have similar transmission complaint rates?

The 2010 model had 17 complaints at 11% share and the 2012 model had 5 complaints at 10% share, similar in proportion to the 2011 model's 17 complaints at 10%.

2011 Dodge Caliber Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 10% of its 165 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 67,000. There is no related recall on file for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 10% of 165
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle failing to shift properly or hesitating during acceleration around 30 mph.
Several drivers describe sudden stalling at highway speeds, sometimes recurring sporadically even after dealer software updates.
Owners report the transmission slipping between gears, with RPM climbing while road speed fails to increase, described as feeling like a stuck accelerator at low speed.
Some describe the CVT overheating on long highway drives in hot weather, triggering a warning light and forcing the transmission into limp mode until it cools down.
One owner reports transmission fluid leaking after RPM spiked to 4000 while climbing a hill and the vehicle would not shift gears.
A few complaints mention the throttle body warning light illuminating alongside traction control warnings, limiting acceleration above 40 mph.

When 2011 Dodge Caliber transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 31, 2011, latest Feb 9, 2020.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Feb 2020; peak Jul 2011 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Dodge Caliber

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Caliber model year

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

201017 (11%)
201117 (10%)
20125 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have?: NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caliber, which is 10% of the 165 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Dodge Caliber?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Dodge Caliber.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Dodge Caliber is 67,000 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do owners describe?: Owners describe failure to shift properly, stalling at speed, gear slipping with RPM spikes, and CVT overheating on hot highway drives that triggers limp mode.
Did other Caliber years have similar transmission complaint rates?: The 2010 model had 17 complaints at 11% share and the 2012 model had 5 complaints at 10% share, similar in proportion to the 2011 model's 17 complaints at 10%.