Dodge Caliber AWD stalling problems

Filed Jul 19, 2019 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · NE

When car is filled up to full it will smell like raw fuel in the car and it will stall numerous times while driving down the road.

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · CA

This vehicle's engine will stall multiple times after the fuel tank has been filled to capacity. The stalls occur while idling, and/or when driving and they can happen without warning while in the middle of traffic or in the middle of a turn. This is a well documented problem within online forums (including youtube) regarding this model of vehicle. This a dangerous problem. I once stalled and was nearly involved in a rear-end collision while trying to merge onto the freeway in this car.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 172,227 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber awd. While driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic replaced the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,227.

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Fuel system · CO

Needed to replace the fuel tank and purge solenoid as the car kept stalling after I'd put gas in the car when I'd leave the gas station. Very unsafe as I'd be at a red light right after putting in gas and would stall. After about 15 minutes of driving consistently the car would drive fine.

Filed May 20, 2016 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · PA

The vehicle stalls at red lights / intersections after filling the gas tank. It does stop after some of the gas is used. It has not occurred when driving on a highway, only on city streets. In having the car examined, there is a faulty value on the gas tank, which appears to be a common problem. It in speaking with chrysler, they are unwilling to assist.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Engine · 81,000 miles · VA

Engine stalled after filling up with fuel. The first incident happened while pulling into traffic, from the gas station where I just filled up. At later dates, it happened several more times while both moving and idling in park, but always right after filling up the tank. The car would shutter and stall for the first minute or so. If I was able to punch the throttle quickly enough I could sometimes avoid the stall. If the car stalled, it would always restart and eventually clear up after running for a few minutes. Once I realized when and why this was happening, I began stopping a gallon short from a full tank whenever fueling up. This has stopped the issue, but not fixed the problem. I see where this issue has been addressed with other dodge and chrysler models, but nothing seems to have been done for the caliber/avenger vehicle class. From what I have read, it is definitely a problem in these vehicles as well.

Filed Jan 1, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 116,000 miles · MI

I purchased this 2007 dodge caliber rt awd in dec of 2012. The dealership grand chrysler dodge jeep in lowell, michigan on main st, reported to me the consumer, before purchase, at my request, a vehicle history stating 1 owner vehicle with no accidents. Thank god I did get the warranty because less than 14 days fresh off the lot, the vehicle loss all power and barely driveable, the car, while I was driving it, on the highway around 55 to 60 MPH, lost speed real quickly and and could barely drive it to get it off the road. The vehicle coded at service shop 02 censors and catillatic convertor, the vehicle was at the dealer service dept and back and forth from my home for more than a month, until finally the caliber had to be seen by a service representative from chrysler/dodge and now pushing 2 months without the vehicle not only did the 02 sensors and catillatic convertor had to be replaced, but the computer too. Got the vehicle back drove it 3 months and the vehicle had grinding in the front end,electrical seat heating and blinkers systems were malfunctioning, each tim the engine light came on and the vehicle remained sluggish and unsafe to drive, but the dealership lacked concern and made me drive it in the unsafe condition from west olive michigan to lowell.oct 2014 the vehicle almost caused me to get into a serious rear end accident. I was driving 60mph on the highway and it went from 60 MPH to 10 MPH just like that cars on the highway swirved to miss hitting me and I was almost rear ended. The car completely stalled. A gentleman stopped to help me push it off the road.. Vehicle and I sat for alomost an hour waiting for tow service. Service dept. Coded the vehicle with a crank shaft censor problem and a recall as well for the front end cross member rusts out and cause bad settling and excessive tire pressure from the errosion not supporting the sub frame.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Engine · 30,000 miles · VA

Vehicle stalls in traffic after filling tank with fuel. After stalling a couple of times condition clears. Have avoided filling tank but that does not always happen and stalling creates hazardous condition when wife drives car and has grand child in car.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 104,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber awd. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he coasted to the side of the road to restart the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to get inspected by the dealer and was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact notified the manufacturer who advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and would provide no assistance. The failure mileage was 104,000. ....updated 10/11/12 *bf updated 10/15/2012

Filed Jul 10, 2009 · Electrical · 16,500 miles · CA

Car was working fine. Purchased april 26 2009 with 12000 miles on it. On fathers day of this year, car intermittently stalled on freeway while going around 65 MPH. Happened 1 more time on freeway, 2x on road, 2x in parking lots since then. Dodge cannot find anything wrong with car. - replaces ignition switch. Intermittent stalling happens again. --