2007 Dodge Caliber: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 73,000 miles · CA

When in cruise control at between 70-75 MPH and going up a long incline (cajon pass) the electrical light comes on and the car quits running, and to date starts again after losing about 5mph after several heartbeats. This has been happening intermittently since the car was new with less than 6000 miles on it.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 122,000 miles · WA

Turn signals start to fail, even with the faulty bulb replaced newly replaced bulb does not work. Brought the car to the dealership and diagnosed the tipm (totally integrated power module) is faulty. Checked the internet and forums for similar issues other owners have worse issues such as headlights randomly going out, stalling at highway speeds, windshield wipers failing... That they are encountering due to a faulty tipm which can be a safety issue. The clockspring failure causes the airbag warning light to come on which signifies that the airbag will not work when it needs to. The cruise control system intermittently works which is also affected by the clock spring. Both lower control arms bushings (left and right) have been replaced twice due to wear. Seems excessive wear between 58k and 80k miles with mostly highway driving on smooth roads.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Acceleration · 105,000 miles · IL

I was driving on the interstate going at 70-75 MPH and all of a sudden my cruise control shut off. This wasn't the main issue though, as I tried to accelerate, it wouldn't work and almost felt like I was stuck in neutral. Luckily I was close to my exit when this happened. As I started to accelerate off of the ramp to the highway, it went very slow (no more than 5 MPH during the turn) and I was luckily able to make it back home. When I tried to start the car again, it acted like an old lawnmower trying to start and sounded awful. A few hours later I called a repair shop and when I went to start it, it acted like everything was fine other than the check engine light still being on. I was told some sort of sensor needed to be replaced and will be getting it repaired soon for around 75 bucks.

Filed May 14, 2012 · Electrical · FL

The recall cannot be completed because of faulty wiring by viking dodge of crystal lake. This dealership is out of business. I have documentation that the cruise control installed by viking dodge was not a mopar approved part. I have furnished chrysler all the documentation stating that this is causing a problem with the throttle pedal. They have told me I am responsible for correcting the incorrect installation by one of there old dealerships.

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 42,000 miles · OK

My passenger side air bag randomly disarms and my driver's side seatbelt comes undone often. Sometime takes 2-3 times of trying to fasten seat belt to get it to secure. Cruise control has also gone out. Love my car, but not happy with all the problems popping up. It is only 4 years old.

Filed Dec 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · CO

I have a 2007 dodge caliber sxt manual transmission. The vehicle has a cruise control problem which neither the dealership nor chrysler will fix. The problem with the cruise control is it will turn off and not set if at or above 75 MPH nor will it stay on if over 70 MPH and the vehicle is experiencing a load like a hill. I was told that the vehicle was operating as designed however they checked my vehicle against one on the lot and could not get the one from the lot to produce the same action. When I purchased the vehicle the cruise control would not turn off for this reason. I am now afraid if I do use the cruise control that since it will turn off by it's self there is a possibility that it won't turn off which could cause an accident.