2010 Dodge Caliber power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Dodge Caliber — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ok so let me start by saving lives there is a serious problem with all these caliber the subframes are rotting in half I know because I have 3 other people who have this stupid car and they rusted in half on them also things to add to this car is there is no upper ball joint which cause the lower…”
filed Nov 5, 2020
“Transmission failure under 100,00 miles. Took it to 3 different transmission shops and was told that this type of transmission (cvt) , which dodge only uses for the caliber is basically junk. Precision said that he's seen so many of these cars for the same problem. They don't rebuild them because…”
filed Aug 27, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold
9004509 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2022Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Caliber years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% |
| 2011 Caliber | 17 | 10% |
| 2009 Caliber | 64 | 28% |
| 2008 Caliber | 37 | 10% |
| 2007 Caliber | 80 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Dodge Caliber
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.