2007 Dodge Caliber: engine overheating

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 Oct 2, 2018 · Transmission · IL

The transmission on the calibers overheat. This causes mechanical problems that could cause accidents, injury or death.

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · Engine · 50,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While operating the vehicle, the engine suddenly overheated and the oxygen and check engine indicators illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the oxygen sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The sensors were replaced, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000.

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 Apr 3, 2017 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · TX

Car won't run for more than an hour without overheating transmission oil (transmission light went on). I was driving on the highway when I noticed a lack of speed. Pressing on the accelerator didn't help. I was able to pull over slowly, but safely. The car went to a complete stop. Waited over an hour for the tow truck to arrive. Later I discovered that you have to wait about half an hour, and the car starts normal. Worst car I ever bought. Apparently not all dodge caliber vehicles share the same problem, but I checked on the web and it is a consistent problem with other models that share the same transmission.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · CT

Hello, I have a 2007 dodge caliber . I was driving back from upstate ny to ct and the overheating transmission came on . Then it started winning , it lost speed even though I pressed the pedal to the floor . The rpms went sky high to almost 6, but I was moving slow . Sometimes my back widows don't go up or down . Passenger head light don't work .. I just want to know what's happening . Then I drive it to my mechanic and they check it next day and they say its fine.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Visibility · 107,400 miles · CO

Ir conditioning compressor failed and was replaced under extended warranty in january 2013. New A/C compressor installed, but A/C clutch fell off fourteen months later as I was turning a corner. I was told that because of the compressor failure, (which one was not referenced) there are metal shavings in the A/C coolant lines and the entire system needs replacement. Service adviser stated that he has received multiple complaints of this and that I will be unable to use vehicle defrost due to this and it is the snowiest time of the year. Dodge will not replace, as vehicle and part are now both out of warranty. Replacement part only under warranty for 12 months, but have not had to engage either defrost or A/C in the past 8 months until two weeks ago, when the replacement failed and the clutch broke off. Using the defrost could result in the unit overheating, causing an engine fire or other failure.

Filed Aug 8, 2013 · Fuel system · 116,473 miles · MI

I was driving and the engine quit running I coasted into a turnaround had to be towed to dealer they said wiring at the fuel pump in the tank overheated shorted and burned out the pump the repair was costly and they would not help I do not see this as normal wear but a safety and design flaw.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the wiring to the fuel pump had overheated and burned the fuel pump. The contact was concerned that the failure could have LED to a fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 86,000. Update 09/06/13

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that when driving 50 MPH and above, the vehicle would overheat and decelerate without any warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 16, 2007 · Transmission · 3,000 miles · 00

2007 dodge caliber. Overheating of transmission after about 3000 miles. Occurs after driving 20 miles on highway. Computer check at dealer showed no fault. No action taken by dodge. Problem persists, and now we not only get the orange warning light but also the red one afraid transmission will fail.