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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1B3CB3HA9BD••••••2011 Dodge CALIBER
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Dodge CALIBER build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
146on the model
39builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 2Air Bags 2Power Train 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2016
The contact owned a 2011 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained soft tissue injuries through the body and…
SeatsJul 2023
I've got a 2011 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet and during my drive home from work around 3:30am my headrest out of nowhere popped, hitting me in the back of the head and neck. There are 0 warning lights/codes present. I did not make any harsh accelerations or break, nor did I turn…
SteeringOct 2021
On multiple occasions vehicle completely shuts down and locks up when slowing down and turning. Almost rear-ended and then t-boned in middle of intersection. Takes several minutes to restart and unlock steering wheel then drives fine
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2018
My car suddenly decelerates to 2mph when etc light comes on. It happens about 5 times a day and I have to immediately pull over and restart my car. This is incredibly dangerous and I cannot even drive on the highway
EngineJul 2014
I was driving on a 45 mile per hour road and the engine completely died. I had to get over 2 lanes in order to exit into a bank driveway. Turn signal and it did not work and the "check engine" light never came on. I was able to pull into the driveway, out of traffic before the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1B3CB3HA9BD163250 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.