2010 Dodge Caliber vs 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 157 | 75 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 37 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 55,573 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Caliber | Hyundai Elantra Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 6 |
| Suspension | 26 | 4 |
| Engine | 20 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3 |
| Power Train | 17 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2010 Dodge Caliber
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.