The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V668000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS) by a local dealer. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under recall. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who also stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
2010 Dodge Caliber seat belts problems
15 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Caliber seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010-2012 Dodge Caliber and 2010-2014 Jeep Patriot, Compass and Dodge Avenger vehicles. The Occupant Restraint Control (OCR) module may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCR, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not available yet were mailed on October 26, 2016. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S61.
Recall number 16V668000 · Recall details
What 2010 Dodge Caliber owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passage seat belt will not come out properly. The passage has to keep pulling on the seat belt to get to come out and the seat belt sign on the dash board will not go out when the seat belt has been put on and the bell keep ringing while driving
I have two recalls on my car and no one has contacted me re: repairs. I have previously filed complaints , but to no avail. (fca case # 31526867 amd the federal safety agency #10968930). There have been no accidents, but the seat belts aren't retracting like they should.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer (foss motors located at 133 portsmouth ave exeter, nh 03833) stated that the remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/01/17*lj
Occupant restraint controller recall... The fact that this is not resolved is unacceptable. If they are unwilling to repair, I would expect a full refund for the car.
What is a resonable time to wait for a car manufactuer to come up with a solution or begin fixing problem?
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 06/13/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was due to be repaired on 6/1/17. Updated 6/23/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. While slowing down to approximately 5 MPH towards an intersection, another vehicle collided into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to lock. The contact sustained head, chest, and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Caliber seat belts
Does the 2010 Dodge Caliber have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2010 Dodge Caliber, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Caliber seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge Caliber seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V668000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Caliber have the most seat belts problems?
The Dodge Caliber model years with the most seat belts complaints are 2011 (25 complaints), 2007 (15 complaints) and 2010 (15 complaints).
Other 2010 Dodge Caliber problems
Electrical 32Airbags 31Engine 26Suspension 26Acceleration 18Transmission 17Steering 12Fuel system 11Body 10Lights 7Driver assistance 6Brakes 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Seats 2Locks 1Tires 1
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