2007 Dodge Caliber: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed May 8, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · MA

Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home an got it inspected by a mobile mechanic an says the fuse box had blown internal components due to failing internal electrical components or weak points in the tipm system

Filed May 5, 2020 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · FL

Transmission temp light comes on due to faulty sensor causing car to go in limp mode.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Acceleration · PA

The car will suddenly lose all acceleration and power with no warning. Eventually the throttle control light will illuminate but will eventually go off. The gas pump as been replaced, the throttle control has been replaced, and this is still happening. This is extremely dangerous and could cause me to get rear-ended at any given moment. It's extremely scary because this will happen in the middle of the driving on the expressway and all of a sudden the vehicle goes into limp mode and goes no where. This happens while driving on the city streets as well. Also, I'm pregnant. I am afraid for myself, my child, and the father of my child because we all ride in this car every day!!! This needs to be fixed!!! Search the internet, this is happening to everyone, not just me!!!

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Transmission · 178,772 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle went into limp mode without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission control module lost communication with the engine control module and powertrain control module. Also, the output shaft speed sensor was disconnected. Fletcher chrysler dodge jeep ram (3099 n morton st., franklin, in, (317) 738-4170) was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,772.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 150,000 miles · WI

Takata recall- my air bag light stays on all the time, also I had to replace the electronic control module, it was completely full of corrosion. All of the front and back suspention had to be replaced, all control arms upper and lower, struts, the whole thing. The transmission will not shift properly, causing the engine to stall. I have had the suspention fixed, and the electrical replaced. The transmission fluid changed but mechanic could not find out what the problem is. It does not shift properly when on highway driving, and will not down shift when stopping, car stalls out. The electrical module would not put out enough power to run the lights, wipers, fan or radio. This car is a real piece of crap, dodge should be ashamed of themselves for even putting it on the market. We want action, for what we paid for this junk.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Body, Steering · 124,000 miles · IL

Where do I start! From day one we have had issues with this car. Cruse control didn't work, brought back to dealer the first week to be fixed. One month later, front speaker went out, another trip to the dealer speaker was replaced. At 34,611 miles, car was stuck in park, would not shift at all. Towed to dealer, replaced stop lamp. At 35,031 miles, front end making loud knocking noise, you guessed it, another trip to dodge, lower control arms replaced. Skipping to january of 2017, car now has 124,000 miles loud crunching sound coming from front driver side. Thought oh, another ball joint needs replacing, which has been replaced in january of 2016, along with more control arms, sway bar link, and struts, about $1200.00 in all. Took this pile of crap to local merlin's shop, showed me the rotted cross member with large holes in it, completely rotted through, back cross member was in bad shape as well. Absolutely disgusted with this car, traded it in for a 2011 chevy and got $ 500.00 which was pretty generous. How could dodge not recall this issue, my wife would drive this 5 days a week 40 miles a day on the highway, lucky she could of been injured or worse, she always said the front end was not right, this has been rusting out for years. I guess safety is not a priority with their customers, they never sent any warning out to have this checked out. I will never ever buy another chrysler/dodge or jeep product.

Filed Apr 24, 2016 · Transmission · 124,531 miles · CA

Car goes in to limp mode do to transmission over temp when driving on the freeway

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Transmission · 113,230 miles · SC

Whenever the vehicle attempts to accelerate it begins jerking and shaking. Won't shift properly. It had done before, after I had owned the vehicle for 4 years. At that time the transmission had to be replaced. It is now another 4 years later I am going through the same thing and the dealership says I need another transmission.

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 Sep 13, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 172,000 miles · MO

Driving down the highway, all of my dash lights came on-battery, fuel, temp, etc. Car lost speed and became sluggish. Lost power steering and pulled over. Car immediately died and would not go into park. Locked up completely. After about 30 mins, it started back up and ran for pax 3 blocks before doing it again. Had it towed. Replaced the alternator, then 3 weeks later same issues. Replaced the battery. Did not fix it. Now told its a common issue for the dodge caliber and is the control module which is a 1000 dollar part plus labor. And that dodge is aware of the issue and has not recalled them. I do not feel I should be stuck with the costs of a major repair that is a design flaw from the manufacturer that they have been aware of for years and is obviously a hazard when it shuts down immediately while driving with no warning. My two young children and 84 year old grand mother were with me in 100 degree weather on the side of the highway for hours while waiting on a tow and a family member to come get us since we couldn't ride in the tow truck. After reading forums online, hundreds if not thousands of caliber owners have had the same issue. Some had cars that were only two weeks old! I would like to request an investigation and hopefully a recall happen.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Transmission · 111,000 miles · MI

While going down i75 the transmission went into limp mode slowed the car down to 10 MPH on the freeway luckily we had someone following us so we wouldn't get hit...we had to have my towed 2.5 hrs away from where we live to have it fixed cause no deals with the CVT's...really need to have a recall on this...this is way to dangerous...it only goes in reverse when it goes into limp mode...please investigate this... The dealer wants 3000.00 just for transmission which the need to fix for free cause they know what these CVT's do..

Filed May 23, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 64,507 miles · CO

While driving earlier this month, my car suddenly slowed down to 15 MPH and went into limp mode. I could barely get the speed up to 35 MPH and keep it at 35 to get the car home. After calling a local auto shop and two area dealerships (go dodge arapahoe and christopher's dodge world), I came to discover that the throttle body was worn. The representative from the shop said that this is something he has often seen. Indeed, after doing some research on caliber forums, it seems that this happens very frequently to 2007 calibers. This is an extremely dangerous problem that is happening very frequently in 2007 dodge calibers. Someone could get hurt or killed if their car suddenly slows to 15-35 MPH with no warning. It is dangerous, irresponsible, and immoral for chrysler to continue to allow people to drive the 2007 calibers with the knowledge that these cars are equipped with a faulty piece of equipment that causes the car to rapidly decelerate.