2008 Dodge Caliber: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 18, 2023 · Engine, Steering · 120,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unstated computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The contact stated that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and the mechanics has not found a resolution to the problem yet.

Filed Jan 16, 2023 · CA

My car shuts down while driving These cars recalled July10 2008 Mine was made April18 2008 but has the same issue It could cost lives

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Electrical · 114,917 miles · MN

My 2008 dodge caliber stalled out when driving & had the electronic throttle body control lights go off. ( we traded instead of fixing) not 1 week later my 2014 dodge avenger has this same electronic throttle body control and stalled on the highway!!!!! The shop that is trying to fix this just has another avenger fixed for the same issue ! Why have these not been recalled? If someone gets hurt stalling out on a highway because of this, there is going to be issues.

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 70 MPH, the radio and dome light automatically turned on and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake pedal had to be depressed extremely hard for the vehicle to stop and multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact called chrysler dodge jeep ram greensboro (3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9850), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 176,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact placed the gear shifter in neutral, turned the vehicle off and back on, shifted the gear selector back in drive, and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to monroe dodge chrysler jeep ram superstore (15160 s dixie hwy, monroe, mi 48161, (734) 230-7872) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the throttle body had been previously replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 55 MPH, an abnormal ticking noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The electrical throttle control light illuminated on the panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 118,000 miles · NJ

My car is well maintained. I have it serviced every 3000 miles and have the records to prove it. I had the rusted frame replaced this passed august after my mechanic noticed the corroded frame. I have had almost all of the other problems listed and replaced on my car. I started hearing an odd noise while driving on the highway, and took the car in to my mechanic who replaced a pulley. The car continued to make the noise all the time while driving and I brought it back in for servicing. My mechanic could find nothing wrong. He told me to just drive it til something happened. The electronic throttle control light came on one night driving home on the highway from grocery shopping. The light came on flashing, the car started bucking, the car would not accelerate. I was able to pull the car off the road and had it towed to my mechanic. My mechanic put in a new alternator at a cost of $650. A week later my husband drove 6 miles and the light came on. He came back home and called our mechanic. He advised to let the car stall out and it would record on the log. Next day same thing, I let it stall out. Took car in. He cannot find anything wrong. Says it will be $500 at the dodge dealer just for the etc part. This is a known documented defect with the electrical system. Why is dodge not accountable for this problem? Why hasn't there been a recall? Why isn't anyone concerned about all of the safety issues with this defective dodge caliber? This car is a huge safety risk to all drivers on the road. Please do something before someone gets killed.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 152,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 10 MPH. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

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 Jul 21, 2015 · Steering · 131,812 miles · AZ

The first day I bought the car I notice the jerking back and forth on the accelerator about 30 miles an hour or so and it also has a bad vibration soon as you start the motor and lot of play in the steering wheel column like the steering wheel is not bolted down is stalled on me about 5-6 times as it was jerking back and forth and when I go over potholes in the road or a small bump it clunks in the front and like the struts are loose

Filed Apr 23, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 86,500 miles · TN

While going 45 MPH car started stalling and would idle at 1.5 stopped in neutral. Lost almost all power. Merely caused a collision.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 106,689 miles · MA

For three sudden engine failures: 1) approximately april 16, 2014 noticed some of the dashboard warning lights blinked a little. Stopped at a traffic light it turned green stepped on the gas, the car jumped and stalled in traffic. Was able to restart the car and go about a 100 yards into a side street. Was met by local police. Got tow truck and had it towed to the local chrysler dealer. After the car was repaired drove out of the dealer but noticed that a dashboard warning light was on. 2) approximately may 2, 2014 the dashboard warning lights blinked again but the car kept running. Drove to my destination. When I returned to my car, turned on the ignition key it would not start again not even to crank the motor. Got tow truck and towed it back to the chrysler dealer. After the car was repaired, the warning lights were double checked, then drove out of the dealer. 3) approximately may 20, 2014 was going down hill hit a small bump causing dashboard warning lights to go on the car stalled, rolled the rest of the way down hill and pushed it into my driveway. I tried myself to fix it. Pulled off the main fuze cover and pulled out some fuzes this brought back some power to restart the car. The fuzes were apparently to the air bags but gave enough power to make the engine run. Made an appointment with an electrical repair specialist. Drove it to there lot. Was asked detailed questions on how I got there. The car was repaired but with problems, the electrical system is not protected in the front of the car and was advised to get a splash guard. But went to the chrysler dealer parts department. Found that it wouldn't do much good and none exist to completely protect it. The car runs fine now but hazardous. I believe I shouldn't be paying repair bills for this fault.