Active headrest in drivers seat deployed with no apparent cause and air bag light has been on since I bought the car August 29, 2023
2011 Dodge Caliber airbags problems
36 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Dodge Caliber airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Dodge Caliber airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Dodge Caliber owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle was involved in an accident. The vehicle was going approximately 50 MPH and jumped a ditch and struck a pole on the front driver side of the vehicle. The front driver side of vehicle was pushed up to the windshield. The force of the impact caused the driver to bend the steering wheel by impact. None of the airbags deployed at any point during this.*dt*jb the consumer provided photos of the vehicle.
My airbag light has come on and it stayed on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, the driver's seat belt unbuckled independently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor a dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The occupant restraint controller must be replaced. The potential loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in such crash events may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Open recall that manufacturer has not yet found a fix for.the vehicles may experience loss of air bag and seat belt pretensioner deployment capability in certain crash events due to a shorting condition resulting in a negative voltage transient that travels to the occupant restraint controller via the front impact sensor wires.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the lower subframe of the vehicle was rusted. While driving various speeds, the body of the vehicle pulled in whatever direction the tires turned. Also, the vehicle was slow to respond when the brake and accelerator pedals were depressed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that he also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 142,000.
Tl-contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber ----- received tk holdings postcard ---- contact brought vehicle at a used car dealership knows worcestor dodge - called dealership and dealership gave contact a case number -- contacted adam at dodge and he is not responding to phone calls regarding airbag recall...contact refused to give VIN number. Cb
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called cerritos dodge (located at 18803 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703; 562‑402‑5335). The contact was placed on hold several times, but was never able to address the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact back to the same dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in april of 2017. The dealer (five star chrysler dodge jeep ram macon, 3068 riverside dr, macon, ga, 31210) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair, and that they would contact them when the parts were available. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Caliber airbags
Does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Caliber airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Caliber airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Caliber have bad airbags?
The Dodge Caliber model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (46 complaints), 2011 (36 complaints) and 2010 (31 complaints).
Other 2011 Dodge Caliber problems
Engine 42Suspension 30Seat belts 25Electrical 24Acceleration 21Body 21Transmission 17Driver assistance 12Steering 9Brakes 6Lights 6Wheels 5Fuel system 2Seats 2
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