Air Bag Problems of Dodge Caliber - part 1

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The engine oil warning light as intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no cause of failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) by a local dealer. Recently, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under recall. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer who also stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Active headrest in drivers seat deployed with no apparent cause and air bag light has been on since I bought the car August 29, 2023.

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The air bag light and sound are going off without any collision or accident type. Just randomly started going off. Airbags have never been deployed and goes off with or without weight on the seats.

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The air bag lights came on.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where an unknown diagnosis and repair were completed; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,883.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, she lost control of her vehicle. The contact stated that she crashed into a poll, however the air bag did not deploy. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated at the time. The contact stated that no medical attention was needed, and no police report was made. The contact stated that she then had the vehicle towed to her residence where it remains. The contact stated that she then contacted the dealer, as well as the manufacturer who advised her to contact NHTSA. The failure mileage was 189,000.

Car was involved in an accident that resulted in a total loss . Air bags did not deploy. Car is currently at a towing company and can be inspected. No warning lights were on.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while it was raining, there was water entering through the sunroof and doors into the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that there were no related recalls for the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall coverage for the failures and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline to report the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Air bags didn't not deploy during a single car accident which ended in a head on crash into side of mountain then rolled over onto the roof. Speed about 30-35 mph. When tow truck turned car back over the driver's seat wasn't connected. Also prior to this accident problems with alignment, esp rear.

My son drove my car one night and he said he didn't like the steering because it act like ilose and tires about to fall off I told him I know cause it was eating up the out side of tires fast to wear wires were seen on both sides of the front tires and later eveny son had a wreck and total out car on the seen where the wreck happen it didn't make sense to me and my son didn't have his seat beat on and it threw h out and I believe iif he did it would of killed him he don't remember nothing cause I think it put him in shock I have not received the police report but I have taking pictures and I do know there was a alot rust underneath I only had the car for two month the car is at a salvage place and I can't get it and I am going to have to pay for it I just think something was not right on the steering and supention it was on hwy on a straight away.

The vehicle was involved in an accident. The vehicle was going approximately 50 mph and jumped a ditch and struck a pole on the front driver side of the vehicle. The front driver side of vehicle was pushed up to the windshield. The force of the impact caused the driver to bend the steering wheel by impact. None of the airbags deployed at any point during this.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (seat belts, air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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This problem occurs when the vehicle is stationary and in motion. The vehicle will start to freak out by losing all of its gauges and controls, also the air bag, electrical, abs and check engine will come on. There was no warning signs when this initially occurred. I took it to a dealer and they claimed the it was the tipm (total integrated power module) and its super common with Dodge products. I was informed that there is a recall on other Dodge products for this very issue but not the Caliber. I do not understand this nor how if this is a problem on other models from the same year it can be covered under warranty but not for this car.

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.

The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision, which was no fault of the contact. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front of the vehicle and on the passenger's front side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the other driver's vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle at a high rate of speed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The paramedics and the local police arrived at the scene. A police report was filed, however the report number was unavailable. The vehicle was deemed total loss. The contact was the only occupant in the vehicle. The contact was transported to the local medical center, however due to the severity of the injuries and the specific treatments that the contact required, the contact was transferred to a medical center that specialized in the contact's required treatments. The contact sustained injuries included but not limited to traumatic brain injury, seizures, impaired speech, physical and mental disabilities, intermittent paralysis, damage to the spinal cord and amnesia. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 142,000.

My airbag did not go off on my car want to know why the hit was bad an nothing went off there been no recalls so now I think something should be done I am lucky I am not hurt I hydrated planed on the water and hit a poll the police officers couldn't believe it didn't go off what can I do and hope no one else get hurt.

On October 3rd 2018, I had an accident hitting the car in front of me after being hit from behind. My airbag did not open.

I have two recalls on my car and no one has contacted me repairs. I have previously filed complaints , but to no avail. (fca case # 31526867 amd NHTSA #10968930). There have been no accidents, but the seat belts aren't retracting like they should.

Tl-contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber ----- received tk holdings postcard ---- contact brought vehicle at a used car dealership knows worcestor Dodge - called dealership and dealership gave contact a case number -- contacted adam at Dodge and he is not responding to phone calls regarding airbag recall. . . Contact refused to give VIN number. Cb.

While traveling at very slow speed (was navigating thru parking garage), while making a left turn, the passenger side-curtain airbag deployed (no one was in the right-front seat at the time). There was no impact/crash (not even a bump), the airbag just deployed by-itself. Contacted fiat/Chrysler. They sent an investigator/inspector from houston (2 hours away). To download bosch airbag computer data, and inspect the vehicle. Investigator spent two hours taking hundreds of pictures, measurements, etc. Note: seat belts did not lock, as we are told they are supposed to do on airbag deployments. Finally, after requesting multiple times (as owners manual says we are entitled to, fiat/Chrysler provided info downloaded from airbag computers with cdr (crash data report, even tho there was no crash). We understand the airbag deployment event should have been recorded. After 3 months of the vehicle sitting, not being driven, the report says there was [no events recovered]. So. . . It sounds like the airbag computer didn't know the airbag deployed, but the airbag/srs light on the dash, remains illuminated, with no idea, whatsoever, caused the airbag to deploy. Fiat/Chrysler's official response: the vehicle is out of warranty and we can render no more assistance with the matter.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

Occupant restraint controller recall. . . The fact that this is not resolved is unacceptable. If they are unwilling to repair, I would expect a full refund for the car.

Takata recall - my case # is 10968930, first reported in may 2017. I was told our airbags would be available on 6/1/17. I received an e-mail asking where I wanted the parts sent; I answered. I waited until August 1 to call the dealer. . . They had no idea what I was talking about. Can you help me. ?.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that NHTSA 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.

Air bag problems, recall s-61 module I dont understand how an air bag rusted over time when the car is used on a daily bases. I have contacted Dodge since 2/18/17 and was told a manager was going to give me a call back it is now 3/8/17 and I have not received a call back from a manger.

I purchased this car January 26, 2016. 2 weeks after purchase I contacted the dealer because a weird noise came out of the bottom of the car, like a clink. I was told nothing is wrong, that the car was thoroughly inspected prior to sell and according to them, everything was fine. I suffered a minor crash 3 weeks later on the drivers' side front near the tire with my family and seatbelts did not work, nor airbags were deployed. Because the accident happened in tijuana mexico I could not report it to the insurance. I have read that this car has a lot of issues with frame as well, so I feel I was ripped off by the dealer for selling a car that had issues in the first place, and the issue with the airbags had been consistent prior to the issuing of the recal s-61.

The recall describes problems with the occupant restraint controller, air bag deployment, and safety belt restraint. The dealer suggested I call the manufacturer, who told me they had deemed the vehicle safe to drive and to take it to the dealer for an inspection before they would consider giving me a different car to drive while the manfucaturer finds a solution. While checking in my car at the dealership, I was told that recall has 'only' resulted in injury and not death. Anybody want to volunteer themselves or their children? I didn't think so. The dealership employee checking in my car didn't think it was a problem to drive for uber. . . . Really? this is a safety issue and I don't think it's unreasonable to have alternate transportation paid for by the manufacturer until this is resolved. Please contact me so that my family can remain safe while this resolved. I will be sending similar messages to the ag and congressional leaders.

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The dealer was aware that there had been a recall on the vehicle for months but had only provided a print out concerning the recall after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer recommended that the caller check with the manufacturer to determine when the parts may become available for NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags and seat belts). The dealer made no mention of what they may do to address the recall repair so the contact called the manufacturer and was waiting to determine when they may supply the parts to the dealer. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belt). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v668000 (air bags, seat belts); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.