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2011 Dodge Caliber seat belts problems

25 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
25
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
1
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

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Related recalls

Seat belts: pretensionerReported September 15, 2016 · 1,435,625 vehicles affected
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 2011 Dodge Caliber owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 17, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY

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.

Filed Jan 16, 2020 · Airbags, Seat belts · FL

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.

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 142,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Seat belts · 118,000 miles · CA

Dodge recall # s61/the federal safety agency 16v‑668 my air bag started comoing on and off each time with a audio warning, got a mailer "urgent safety recall" "free" repair. Scheduled an appointment ith glendale dodge glendale ca. Service person said he had to do a diagnostic to verify recall eligibility, repir was made. Then I was presented with a $ 150.00 charge for the diagnostic (what was free?) and told that the recall was completed but the air bag light and warning would continue, that wou;d cost me another $ 712.00! The airbag light still comes on and the warning is sounded. My free recall has cost me $ 150.00 and to complete the repair will cost me an additional $ 712.00 . I had received the recall notice prior to warning light alarm sounding, so why aren't bot items part of the recall? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA

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.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA

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.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Chris leith chrysler dodge jeep of wake forest, north carolina (919)-538-1833 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/26/17*lj

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · NY

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v68000 (seat belts, air bags); however, 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 dealer was contacted (tennessee valley motors in avon, ny) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. 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 08/31/17 *bf

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · IL

I've waited for 10 months for them to make the repair part. And they have not. How long do I have to wait. Her is their message to me: remedy: the occupant restraint controller must be replaced. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available

Questions about the 2011 Dodge Caliber seat belts

Does the 2011 Dodge Caliber have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Dodge Caliber, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Caliber seat belts problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 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 2011 Dodge Caliber problems

Engine 42Airbags 36Suspension 30Electrical 24Acceleration 21Body 21Transmission 17Driver assistance 12Steering 9Brakes 6Lights 6Wheels 5Fuel system 2Seats 2

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