2010 Dodge Caliber: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 24, 2020 · CA

My car just turned off while driving and hasn't started again I have a no bus error on the odometer and I changed the crankshaft sensor and crankshaft position sensor and still won't start but all the lights and locks still work

Filed Jul 1, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 94,500 miles · ME

2010 dodge caliber with headlight failures caused by faulty fuse box (tipm). I replace bulbs and one headlight will not light low beam or high beam. All the fuses are good. It has also affected how the car runs and has stalled on the road. This is the 4th or fifth incident I have had with the car, headlights, stalling, turn signals, air bag indicators. The headlights will not work moving or sitting still and turn signals.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 90,000 miles · TN

I've had the arm bar and ball joint replaced twice in a year's time, which causes a grinding noise. I've had the brakes replaced three times along with rattle clips, in the last year, with no prevail in changing the noise nor high speed-braking oscillating. A caliper has also been replaced. While sitting at stop lights, the car unpredictably stalls-- I've tried to reproduce the setting to have the issue happen when a technician tests it, but it appears to happen unpredictably. The car has leaked from some entry point to cause the floor boards to be wet, and in the last year, the sun roof seems to be leaking as I have water pouring onto me from the front dome lightt. The water is causing mold, which is not beneficial to the family I drive with. Based on the federal safety agency site and the thousands of youtube videos, these are pretty wildly known issues by dodge, despite the lack of complaints on these sites.

Filed Mar 26, 2017 · Engine · 136,789 miles · NJ

While driving on a major state highway, my temperature light came on and I heard a whining sound coming from the engine and my vehicle started to jerk. I was able to pull over to the shoulder when it stalled out. I let it sit for a couple of seconds and started the car. I took the car to the shop and they conducted a diagnostic check on the vehicle. I was told they found nothing wrong with the vehicle. They also told me that it could have been a lose gas cap that caused this issue. The last time I went to the gas station was about two days prior to the incident. I drove several places before the incident. If it was a gas cap issue, the car would have stalled out before that. Something needs to be done.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 88,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted after the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 44,450 miles · CO

Power in vehicle began to drain 47 miles from my house going 60 to 75mph after going 75 to 80 MPH temperature out side is about 50 degrees. The car acts as if it were going to stall the radio power went out. After that I tested to see if it were the lights still worked and upon turning the lights on all lights in the car dimmed completely. I went 28 miles to my appointment with no accessories on to include the heater. And radio would not get power until sitting for 30min. On the trip returning home 30miles in to my trip returning home going 60 to 75 miles highest speed for 20miles of the first 30 miles the car power started to drain. Just took it to big o tires today and was confirmed no battery issues the battery is in good condition. I have to spend $100 to do testing now. It is winter here I can not risk my life in a car that can not operate in the cold or after only 44000 miles acts like it will not operate. It happened before at highway speeds last year when I hit 35000 miles. I did some research online that this has happened in warmer climates as well at 55000 miles. Please look in to this I no longer trust my car to drive 75mph on highway. And I dear not go 75miles away from home if it can't take a 150 mile trip its not worth paying of a car last check the loan is $11,000. If the problems were known the car should have never been resold by any dealer. If I was not able to use another car I would be more upset than I am now this car is only good for an elder to go to the store and back. I wont be using this car outside my city limits its not safe.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Engine · 52,500 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. While driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 52,500.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 53,000 miles · MO

My 2010 dodge caliber has started this sputtering thing. I indicated several problems because I just don't know what the problem is. Sometimes it hesitates to start and I have noticed that intermittently it has sort of jerked, but today, it just sputtered and tried to shut down in the middle of an intersection as I was turning into oncoming traffic. Although I have owned this vehicle for a little over 3 years, the mileage is only 53,000 miles. I am old and disabled. I don't know what I would have done if I had to walk. It acts like it is either a problem with the transmission or that the electrical system is trying to shut it down. I am not sure. Before I go putting fuel injector cleaner in it or, try doing anything on my own, I need some answers. Also it isn't even paid for yet! It was a "program" vehicle before I bought it. However the issues that have been going on with the sputtering started about jan. 2014. I never have received notice of any recalls but I am about to take it to the dodge dealer and find out what is going on. I am very disappointed that this is going on. I am old and need my vehicle to complete every day tasks. I also don't go anywhere very often and don't know where to take my vehicle because of the money hungry mechanics that are kind of shady out there, and I don't know what to do about this. I read numerous reviews on here and I do think I may be having the same issue of many regarding the transmission, hesitation, and seems to be trying to shut down on me in the most unlikely places, light coming on and system shutting down and trying to stall. Someone needs to do something about this immediately!

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 4,000 miles · MI

Dates & mileage are approximate. I'm not a mechanic and I have no idea which part would be causing the problem. I guessed. This has happened at least 10 times over the past 3 years. My 16 yr old granddaughter recently told me her older caliber did the same thing! This lead me to believe it is a safety/power issue with the model. Why would this just be happening to our 2 vehicles? Her vehicle was purchased in ga and mine in mi. I do a lot of freeway driving. Each time this occurred, I was driving on freeways at 70 MPH for extended periods of time. I take an exit. When I depress the accelerator to turn off the exit ramp, the engine completely "bogs down". There is very little power. Each time, I have calibrated time for safely pulling out into oncoming traffic, expecting to have normal power. Suddenly, I have little to no acceleration and it seems like it may stall out! You can imagine the fear of not being able to clear oncoming traffic in time. The low power continues for about a minute, then resumes normal operation. I have been fortunate enough that no accident has occurred, because it's impossible to get over to the shoulder. Actually, this is so dangerous, I can't explain why I haven't had it checked out, besides inconvenience and stupidity. When my granddaughter told me about her car, that really scared me and prompted me to act. I've also come to realize that I'm putting other drivers in danger of injury or death. Please let me know asap if there's been a recall or should be one on these vehicles. I have to believe there are many more out there experiencing the same dangerous malfunction and possibly injuries or death.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · FL

My dodge has been stalling at red lights for the past year. I have taken it to the dealer twice and they cannot replicate the issue nor can they find a code on the computer scan. They do however, recommend flushes etc. The issue has not gone away. If I am at a red light with the AC on (automatic transmission), it will idle very loud and rough and the tachometer will bounce up and down. It will also stall out at times when I move my foot from the break to the gas. If I turn the AC off it will keep it from idling rough and stalling. I also have an issue when I start my car up, put it in reverse then put it back in drive; that I all electrical power for 10 seconds. The radio turns off, the brake warning light and other dash board lights come on and then the electrical power will come back on. It is almost like the car is resetting its self; I do not lose my radio presets however.

Filed Jan 25, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 21,421 miles · WA

While at a stop and not during acceleration, the vehicle begins to sputter and chug as if it is going to stall; sometimes it stalls, but starts right back. Other times when accelerating, it jumps before catching and accelerating smoothly. Took car to the dealer and they were unable duplicate the complaint and no codes were found.

Filed Jan 25, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,471 miles · WA

While driving vehicle in the rain on the highway at about 45 miles per hour in rush-hour traffic, the car began to jerk this lasted for several seconds before the car completely stalled. It restarted immediately. Took to dealer who test drove and found no issues or codes.