2007 Dodge Caliber: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jan 26, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · 154,000 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the ECU had been hacked. While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the brakes applied without application, but I was able to move to the right lane. The vehicle was able to pull over safely, and it stalled. While parking with the foot on the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a small pole. There was no reported fire, airbag deployment, police report filed, or injuries. While in neutral, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver was able to shift to neutral. The vehicle was making an abnormal growling sound. There was no light inside. While using the headlights, the windshield wipers turned on for five minutes. After locking the vehicle, the headlights remain on. While using the turn signal, the windshield wipers engaged without application. While driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact stated that someone stole the key fob, made copies, hacked into the vehicle, and was controlling the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, which confirmed the vehicle was working as designed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 154,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 21, 2017 · Visibility · 98,000 miles · MO

While driving on the highway my windshield wipers started going very slow even though they were on high, eventually stopping all together during a heavy rainstorm causing me to have very poor visibility. I assumed it was a bad wiper motor but it ended up being the tipm( control module). Judging from all the forums on the internet, this is a very dangerous, exspensive , common problem that needs to be addressed before someone gets in a serious accident.

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 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 Jul 25, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 93,000 miles · FL

Four four months now my car has intermittently experienced electrical failures including stuttering, dashboard lights flashing on and off, windshield wipers coming on their own and total shutdown all while the car is in motion at varying speeds. I have had my alternator replaced twice, my battery replaced and my spark plugs changed out. I have researched and am fairly certain it is my tipm which is a common problem for my make and model of car that dodge has decided isn't worth their time to fix. I have almost crashed multiple times due to the random failure of my tipm and thusly find it unsafe to drive my vehicle anymore.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 130,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck without warning. The contact also mentioned that the windshield wipers, defroster, and radio became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v234000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 05/17/16*lj the consumer stated the crossbar was repaired.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Electrical, Suspension · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise in the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side ball joints and control arms failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would independently activate. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 12, 2016 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OH

Left front lo beam quit working. Took to shop to replace and was told that the tipm is bad and will need to be replaced at a cost of almost 1000.00. Believes rear wiper may also be effected.

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 80,000 miles · VA

I was driving down the interstate during a heavy rain storm and my windshield wipers stopped working. I turned them off and back on but they would not turn back on. Based on research conducted, and similar issues found during the research, all signs point to the totally integrated power module. This is completely unsafe and I can't believe this part isn't weather proof when it controls so many vital parts of the vehicle. With all the issues I'm also shocked to know there hasn't been a recall on this product. This same style product is used in multiple dodge vehicles and other chrysler / jeep vehicles. Those vehicles also exhibit the same issue.

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 Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical · 114,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the front driver side headlight failed to illuminate. In addition, the air bag and brake warning indicators illuminated and the horn and windshield wipers would only operate intermittently. The dealer stated that the totally integrated module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Electrical · FL

My total integrated power module (tipm) is out! My left head lights wont work, my horn goes off at random times, my airbag lights keep flashing, my wiper blades sometimes do not work. The car acts like its completely possessed! This is a definite safety issue and a known problem with this model! Something needs to be done before someone dies!