2011 Dodge Caliber vs 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 165 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 1,006 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–27 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Caliber | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 2 |
| Suspension | 30 | 4 |
| Engine | 26 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 1 |
| Structure | 21 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 0 |
| Power Train | 17 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 30 | 0 |
| Stalling | 25 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2011 Dodge Caliber
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
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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.