2008 Dodge Caliber: check engine light

Filed Oct 7, 2019 · Body, Steering · 56,500 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to move and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a muffler shop where it was diagnosed that the cross member bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 56,500. *dt the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired the same day at the tune of $1,100 at owners expense for a recalled part. *tr *dt the consumer provided photos of the defect. *tr

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Electrical · MI

While driving on a city street all the warning lights come on and the tach stops registering. I turned the car off it wouldn't restart. After awhile it restarted with the check engine light remaining lit. Took it to my mechanic he says the fuse module needs to be replaced.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 3 miles · FL

I can drive the car but can't speed up or engine light will flash. If I'm at a stop light too long my car will stall while engine light is flashing and can't turn over engine right away.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 78,000 miles · WI

The lights and all dash gauges turn off while driving and all the warning lights on the dash come on. The engine light stays on until the car is turned off. When restarting all lights go away. This happens most often when I am braking. No pattern for when or what speed. Abs seems to kick in for no reason during this electrical failure. Power has been lost and car has died while driving. I am told this is the tpim module fault that requires replacement for $1,500.00! There is large and common problem with this tpim and dodge has wrongly not provided a recall for the caliber.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 69,900 miles · NY

I am writing to discuss a possible danger in the design of the fuse box. The fuse box under the hood of the dodge caliber appears to allow too much moisture beyond the upper seal. Every 10,15, and 20 amp mini fuse develops excessive oxidation on the contacts. The oxidation may cause malfunctions in two ways. The first is phantom error codes and check engine lights. The second is the CVT transmission may slip out of gear while driving causing sudden loss of drive power and lead to collisions. Another issue that concerns me is the potential for circuits to overheat resulting in electrical fires under the dash and under the hood of the caliber.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Engine · 95,000 miles · FL

Tl - the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. Pm

Filed Feb 28, 2014 · Transmission · 71,040 miles · MD

Driving car at ~35 MPH - entire dashboard indicator lights come on - vehicle immediately slows down to 5 MPH - no power when pressing on gas - RPM to up to 3 or 4 (like I'm driving 80 MPH) malfunction indicator light and trans oil temp light comes on - almost rear-ended because of drastic reduction in speed in ~5 seconds. Took to mechanic codes u0101 (loss of communication with transmission control module and code u0402 (invalid data received from transmission control module) mechanic was able to clear codes but indicated that this is a common problem with dodge calibers - happened again on february 27th - called dodge (800‑423‑6343) and they said to take to dealership for $112 diagnostic (already know the diagnosis) - they could not provide any information on an actual fix for this problem - still want customer to pay for diagnosis with no actual fix - they can clear the codes (like my mechanic did for $50) and wait for it to happen again - only to (again) do the $112 diagnostic with no fix for this issue. I do not want to die driving this car. Dodge totally unresponsive - upon internet search - lots of complaints and talk of class-action and recall. Please recall - this is clearly a manufacturer computer software problem - a very dangerous computer software problem that should be fixed by the manufacturer.

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 71,245 miles · ID

I was on my way to work and getting onto a freeway entrance, when right when I was merging, my car completely lost throttle control and bogged down. It was very foggy outside and a semi truck almost ran into the back of my car. I was able to get off the freeway and home with my car in what is known as limp mode. There was no check engine light, only a red lightning bolt light, and my esp (traction control) was on also. Upon doing some research I have found that the electronic throttle body goes out in these cars quite a bit. No body in my city had one and luckily I was able to source one from another state. Everyone that was out said they were on back order. This further confirmed my thoughts that this is a common problem along with reading about 10 other cases and a car forum where this has happened to many member there also. I understand things wear down and break and need to be replaced, but with my car only having 70,000 miles on it I find it a little ridiculous, and on that forum there are some where their throttle bodies have gone out at 30,000 miles. I'm just surprised that no body has been seriously injured or killed in accident because of this issue. One particular member on the forum I read he stated that the car had completely died on him in the middle of a busy intersection. I have a 4 year old son and it just bugs me to think that what if I had him in the car and that semi wasn't able to move out of the way in time? All I'm asking is that dodge either makes a better quality throttle body and puts out a recall or at least replaces the throttle body under the recall for free. I have wrote to dodges customer complaint department, but have not heard anything back so I figured maybe I would try here and see if anything can be done.

Filed May 31, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway, the 2008 dodge caliber loss power and began to decrease speed. I stepped on the accelerator but the car did not respond. I exited the freeway, and after I was stopped at a light, I attempted to accelerate, but again, the vehicle would not respond. When it did, it jerked repeatedly until it was able to accelerate. While driving the car loss power again. Additionally, the check engine light was on for a few months prior, a knocking noise would come from the engine, and a mechanic advised me that the transmission needed to be replaced. Lastly, when it rains, the back seat passenger side and floor was inundated with water.