My PCM failed car stopped on the highway in traffic without warning. I could have die or caused a death. My car is available . I’ve owned that vehicle for going on three months the first issue that I’ve had. After Car felt the check engine light came on I took it to be for a diagnostics test which read the PCM was the issue. My car is a 2009 Dodge caliber just recently charged 81,000 miles I pay $6000 for a car I just don’t believe that [XXX] dealer didn’t know I am fearful of dry driving it but what choice do I have. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2009 Dodge Caliber: check engine light
12 of the 232 complaints about the 2009 Dodge Caliber describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 119,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
When the vehicle reaches 3,000 RPMs the temperature light comes on and the vehicle seems like it wants to go into neutral The engine light comes on the antilock brake system light comes on.
While stationary during cold start, car cranks and runs, but automatically starts in limp mode with the check engine light on saying transmission overheating and while in motion it will not drive faster than 20 MPH. Even on cold days. Been hearing alot about this issue from other owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. While driving long distances, the vehicle overheated and the check engine indicator illuminated. After waiting thirty minutes, the vehicle operated as designed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 176,417.
When accelerating my vehicle is slow to take off with max speeds of only 50 MPH on the freeway and 30 MPH city. I have pressed the gas all the way and car is still lagging. The cel stays on and the following diagnostic codes are read p0722 which is trans output speed sensor u1146 which is a communication error p0717 which is input speed sensor 1 circuit no signal p0700 which is transaxle control system malfunction and p0712 which is trans fluid temp sensor low input. I took it to a local shop and they suggested I take it to the dealer to perform a TCM software update and its still doing the same thing even after the codes were cleared. Now a code is read that has to do with a large evap leak. Am I being steered in the wrong direction so that the dealer can avoid honoring the factory recall of the powertrain control module/fuel pump relay nhsta campaign number: 08v528000. My specific VIN did not show up as being recalled but I would like to know if my issue can be further investigated. Please help.
I've had multiple repairs involving the throttle body, PCM and fuel peddle all with no effect on the issue of shaking, dying, periodic engine light and safety concern over the intermittent loss of power. Now I'm told it's probably the computer. The build date falls within a safety recall but I'm told it won't be honored because the VIN isn't under the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. When attempting to drive above approximately 20 MPH, the transmission failed and the vehicle was not able to move from first gear. The check engine light illuminated. The contact stated that the k- frame was rusted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who advised that the contact needed to locate a dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The certified mechanic cleared all the codes for the transmission; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 171,180.
Car shaking while driving engine light on and dash lights keep flashing
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine stalled and the door latch failed. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. In addition, the check engine and fuel warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
In june of 2013 while driving down I-75 heading up north, my temp light came on, the temp gage never moved past the normal range (directly between cold and hot) after I noticed the light I was watching the temp gage and my car just shut down. I lost all power, speed, steering, everything. Thankfully I was already in the right hand lane and I was close to an exit so that I could exit the highway. I called the dealership where I got the car and they had no idea what happened. After sitting for an hour I was able to drive back downstate. I got the car april 1 2013. In december of 2013 the lightning bolt popped up on my dash, I have no clue what that means since my car did not come with an owners manual when I got it used. The rpms jerked up to 4, then dropped back down. This happened roughly 10 times over the past year. In august of 2014 the car began to jerk like it was having a hard time getting into gear. At first it only happened at stop signs and red lights, then it began to do it while I drove. Anywhere between 10 to 60 MPH. Normally it would only do it a couple a times and then it began doing it every time the car was running. I took it to the local dodge dealership, they checked it on the computer and even test drove it, according to them it didn't do anything while they were driving it and since the check engine light doesn't come it the computers didn't pick up any issues. Also have a hard time getting the key out of the ignition after I shut off the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure persisted and progressively worsened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
09/2009 vehicle died while driving in middle of traffic towed to dealer, suggested car had an electrical problem and fixed. 08/16/2010 vehicle check engine light came on and vehicle was jerking before it died while driving in traffic, towed to dealer suggested transmission was bad and fixed. 09/14/2010 vehicle engine would not turn over to start, when started drove 5 miles and stalled in the middle of traffic, towed back to dealer suggested coolant was leaking on the radiator and battery was bad and fixed. 09/20/2010 engine, throttle and engine temp light on vehicle died while driving in traffic, towed back to dealer suggesting head gaskets failed and fixed. 10/21/2010 engine temp runs hot, overheats, makes tugging sounds and jerks while driving, drove back to dealer suggesting thermostats not opening fully replaced and states the car was sold with a bad engine. 11/04/2010 car returned to dealer due to jerking, engine light on, making tugging sounds as you accelerate, winding down sounds when you break and overheating.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2009 Dodge Caliber check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
12 of 232 owner complaints about the 2009 Dodge Caliber (5%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Dodge Caliber?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Dodge Caliber
Stalling 20Ball joint 19Overheating 16Won't shift 7Transmission failure 6Harsh shifting 5Loss of power 5
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