2008 Dodge Caliber: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 185,000 miles · OH

One headlight doesn't,work sub frame completely rusted, doors lock at different speeds shock and struts are horrible squeaks and makes really bad sounding noises at any speed even backing out

Filed May 4, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · CT

My 2008 dodge caliber passenger head light only works on "high beam" while both stationary and in motion. Replacing the bulb does not fix the issue. It is due to a defect in the tipm box. This is a known issue and has received recognition even in the news more than once. (http://www.abc15.com/news/let-joe-know/let-joe-know-how-a-burned-out-headlight-could-cost-900). This issue meets the requirements of a real as it is a known issue among several dodge calibers across multiple years. It is an issue that is wiring related and effects lighting which is a key safety concern to both myself and others while driving especially when driving at night. The tipm box is not an item that should require repair under ordinary ware of the equipment. Occasionally the light may flicker back on and then off again making the situation even more unpredictable and dangerous. This issue is also not that different from recalls already issued by ford for similar lighting problems where the loss of headlights has resulted in accidents (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-ford-recall-iduskbn0u51tt20151222). I have asked dodge to correct this issues but they have refused as they claim there are no warranties that cover this repair on my vehicle and there has been no recall as of yet due to this problem. The estimated repair for a headlight not working with this problem averages between $800 to $1000 which is also quite extreme and an undue burden on the general american for what should be a simple headlight problem. Please take this issue with dodge headlights not properly functioning into consideration for a required recall to hold dodge accountable for the safety concern that it poses to all who drive this vehicle and drive on the roads where this vehicle is present.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · MI

Update of previous reported problems. The controls for the turn signals, wipers front and back, washer front and back, bright headlights, instrument panel dimmer all completely stop working. The headlights come on and off independent of the control switch by starting or stopping the engine with the key. This happened on starting the car to go to work from being parked in the garage. Tried to correct problems by changing the tipm. It had no effect. Took car into dealership they found and corrected 3 different breaks in 2 circuits. 2 breaks in the wiring in the inner fender well and 1 inside the car under the carpet near the drivers door. Thanks to al serra auto plaza all electrical issues with this car have been resolved: cruise control works, key fobs work, wipers front and back work, washers front and back work, dimmer works, headlights works with the switch, bright headlights work.and turn signals work.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · KY

My passenger headlight went out. I replaced with two brand new bulbs but light is still out. Rear windshield wiper, one brake light, and one license plate illumination light are all non functional as well. Recall has been made one year of models of chrysler vehicles but not mine, and it is the same faulty part that has been put in several models and years of chrysler vehicles. Upon visiting a chrysler service center I was advised of a $900 quote to fix the part. I see no reasoning for me to have to foot the bill for a faulty part that chrysler has known about for several years and refuses to address.

Filed Sep 21, 2014 · Electrical · 129,000 miles · OH

Hi I got my power module replaced like 2 time in the past year and it went out again and it's we're all of my fuses are connected to so my head light dose it work and I got pulled over like 8 times and just different things has been burning out. Thank u

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Visibility · 92,135 miles · MI

I am reporting a "possible" safety related problem. On two separate occasions, upon entering the vehicle and starting the car to drive, I noticed the loss of control / power to the following items: left and right turn signal activation, front and rear wiper activation, front and rear widow wash, cruise control activation, park, and interior light activation. (note: head lights did activate.) all activation levers / switches are located on the steering wheel column. Problem was unaffected by the movement of the vehicle, the movement of the steering wheel, or the movement of the column position. Problem disappeared after the vehicle was stopped and the key removed from the ignition. Upon re-entering the vehicle and restarting the car the problem disappeared. Problem is not currently present for examination.

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Lights · 20,453 miles · CA

Reference chrysler tsb 23-035-07 for some (possibly) valuable, related information. Tail light lens condensing and containing water. I have complained to my local dodge dealer about this matter twice. The second time I reported it, I had gone in for regular service and, by chance, was given a 2011 dodge caliber as a rental. Both tail lights had condensation and at least 1/2" of water in them. I pointed this out the general manager, telling him I thought it was a defect, without letting him even know that it was 'his' car. He only nodded in agreement. I told him that the service representative said that there was nothing that could be done about it except for me to purchase a replacement lens assembly. I was also told that there were no tsb's related to this. When I told the service department about the tsb I found, they said the reference to "exterior lamp" is to the 'headlamps' and no others. Though my dealer is willing to help me with the cost of a replacement lens assembly, and since I feel this is a manufacturer's defect, and I do not think it is fair to them to carry the burden. Finally, if one were to perform a google search relating to this issue they would find that there is clearly an ongoing and pervasive issue with not only the dodge caliber line of most years since production started, but many other models as well. In particular, the caliber forum sites have many complaints posted regarding this matter and the lengths the owners have had to go through to resolve the matter on their own. Thank you for your time.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 67,000 miles · PA · crash · fire

I was on my way to work, headlights and dash lights started to flicker, all the indicator light on the dash came on. Smoke started coming in the vents into the vehicle went to stop, brakes grabbed for a second then went out completely, even shifting the vehicle to park did nothing. Stopped the vehicle by hitting guard rail called police, within minutes the entire front end was in flames.

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Lights, Visibility · 76,800 miles · OK

We parked our 2008 dodge caliper for three days and when we drove next the head light switch would not activate the head lights at all, the auxiliary driving lights would not work, the wind shied wipers will not work (front or back) the wind shield washer will not work. The head lights do come on automatic when you start the vehicle and then they stay on until you turn the ignition switch off. The hazard lights will come on and flash but that is the only thing that is connected to the driver's column that will work. This is a safety problem because of the lack of lighting capability, the wind shield washers not working. I have goggled this problem and the same problem has happened on the dodge avenger and there are several entries of the problem happening on the dodge caliper.