2007 Dodge Caliber: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Transmission · 240,578 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The message "Transmission Overheating" and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not exceed 30 MPH while driving. The contact veered to the side of the road, where the vehicle remained. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 240,578.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 135,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed May 13, 2019 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the ABS seized as the RPM's increased. The ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to coughlin marysville chrysler jeep dodge ram (15777 watkins rd, marysville, oh 43040 (937) 642-9000) where the diagnostic test informed to replace the battery. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 116,000 miles · AL

I was sitting at a stop sign when my ABS and engine light started flashing and this annoying dinging started I made a left turn and my tires would be out of control making me think I was having a steering problem ,just parking would be a problem and this annoying sound would stay on until u park the car this was done on a highway I was told by a dodge dealership that it was my ABS module and that it needed to be replaced so I check for a recall and find out there are recalls for the same make model and year on a lot of other cars but not my VIN#.

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 208,000 miles · GA

I have had issues with this vehicle such as the o2 sensors that has to be repaired every year. The safety issues with this vehicle if you are at stop sign or just idle in traffic- the engine light will begin to blink and the car begins to move back and forth..also, it constantly over heats after much repairs- these symptoms continue to persist-the gentleman at good year told me that some of your parts o2 sensor was recalled- failed to get assistance from chrysler- the overheating is annoying- I can not drive over 45 miles without over heating. I had to pull over at the exit while other cars- with incoming traffic was coming very fast and the car is in motion on the highway with other drivers- because the car begins to pull - I have to pull over so that the engine can cool down- ..sometimes in traffic- the ABS light will come on and begin to shift gears in traffic- this happens occasionally. The safety issues are engine overheats, start jerking back and forth at stop signs or just being idle in traffic, occasionally just shift acceleration in the middle of traffic. Th most recent incident was last night- I had to pull over- car started jerking- it overheated- 07-19-2017 I am filing another complaint- called chrysler said that I had to pay for the diagnostic testing on something that is their manufacturer fault.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the anti skid and ABS warning lights illuminated without warning. All of the instrument panel lights also illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear ends of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who approved the repairs performed by another dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj

Filed May 5, 2015 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to vibrate. The ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 10v234000 (vehicle speed control), and 07v196000 (wheels); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2015 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · TX

The cel was has been on continually for the last several days. At first the battery warning indicator lighted and then a few minutes later went off and then back on. This was followed very shortly by the ABS, brake, airbag indicators all going off and on intermittently. Wipers started to work intermittently. All of a sudden the car was in a wrong gear and the engine started revving too high - the speedometer was going from about 50 to zero intermittently. I was going to try to make it home (about 3.5 miles), but was only able to get it into a nearby parking lot safely. It was very hard to handle - I am just fortunate that the parking lot was nearby. The lack of handling could have caused a wreck as I was on a four-lane undivided highway. These problems are due to a faulty tipm - of which has cost me $810 to repair.

Filed Nov 28, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 156,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving at very low speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the ABS would erroneously activate causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact also indicated that the check engine sensor light illuminated. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. In addition, the contact experienced various electrical failures. The driver side window would open, but would not roll up to close allowing rain to enter into the vehicle. Also, the front passenger side headlight would not operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the electrical failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 156,000. Updated 12/30/14*cn the consumer was involved in accident and the vehicle was totaled. Updated 01/27/15

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Acceleration · IN

2007 dodge caliber. Consumer writes in regards to accelerator problems. *smd the consumer stated the accelerator pedal was replaced, but no luck resolving the loss of power problem. Also, the ABS light illuminated and a bell would start alarming when the accelerator didn't react after being pressed. The consumer believed the throttle body gear wore the sprocket down on the lowest gear.

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · IL

I just bought this car from the dealer about 6 months ago. I was driving and then went over a bump and my engine light came on. I was so worried why that had happened so I went to an auto zone to get the engine light checked and he told me nothing is coming up on the computer so it should turn off. So then it did turn off but then last week my car started acting weird and the engine light kept coming back on and going off. When the engine light would come on sometimes even the ABS light and temperature light at the same time. One time I was even driving on the expressway and going 55 and the car suddenly slowed down and would barely move while I was on the expressway I could have got hit!! I brought it to a different dodge dealer then I had purchased it from to get an opinion and found out it was the totally integrated power train control module. This part is $700 and I do not have the money to pay for this. This is so upsetting because I just got the car. I started doing my research on the internet and have seen my exact car has had so many recalls and seen many people have had the exact same problem on the totally integrated power train control module. The dodge dealer service assistant told me he has had to put these in many calibers and think there is something wrong with them from the factory. I am beginning for your help for myself and everyone with this car that has had or is going to get this problem because it is extremely expensive and dangerous.

Filed Apr 6, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 86,000 miles · AE

Left low beam cut out while driving. I replaced the bulb, still not working. Next day, ABS, esp, brake, traction control lights illuminated. I checked all fuses and found nothing. I replaced all fuses just to be safe, still nothing. I called the dealership to ask what the problem could be. I mentioned the low beam and he immediately said that the tipm needs to be replaced. He stated that he had replaced 3 of the same model that month. After being told the cost of the repair, $ 1,200, I was upset. This is a costly repair. There are numerous complaints found on the internet, especially the dodge forums, with these same issues. Many people believe that this is a safety issue and it really is. I have not had the part replaced, but after reading a few complaints of the right low beam also failing, I will not drive this car at night or during adverse weather conditions. I really feel that we as consumers should not be required to pay for a part or its replacement, when the car was built with faulty equipment. Hopefully, dodge will admit this and issue a recall for the tipm before some gets hurt or even worse.