2011 Dodge Caliber engine problems

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · WA

** From Dealer - diagnosis says - Primary Line B: D1 C/S Multiple warning lights came on in dash (like a X-mas tree) and vehicle will not want to drive after that. C/S has to turn off and turn back on to get to move. C/A TIPM – Total integrated power module – verified customer concern found vehicle with loss of comm dts with tipm no vin mis match dtc present and more than one module aginst tipm recommend replacement of tipm and retesting at this time. The TIPM module controls most if not all of the body functions of the car or truck. Everything from wipers and headlights, starting system and so on. It accepts signals from many diff switches and modules in the car and translates them to the connected systems. $2128.00 is total cost of repair at Dodge Lithia – this should be a recall. There are only about 63,000 miles on her vehicle. ** Safety of driver (my mother in law who is [XXX] or niece) put at risk because car just slows down and stops WHILE driving. She pulls over, stops car, then when she starts car again it's okay for a while until it does this again. ** Safety of those on the road, if her car dies while she's driving it and she has to pull off, if car won't drive, she is stopped on the road or highway with other cars behind hopefully stopping to let her pull off the road. ** Yes it was inspected and reproduced by dealer. Dealer (Dodge Lithia in Kennewick, WA) gave us this information above primary line B, etc lights all come on dash looking like a Christmas tree.... ** No warning lights for this specific issues, only that ALL dash lights come on like a Christmas tree, we paid $300 for one mechanic who couldn't diagnose. Now Dodge has said it's a $2000+ fix - and hopefully this will fix the issue??? ** The only symptom is dashboard lights up, car slows down (de-celerates) and then won't go. Car is turned off, then turned back on and it drives again, then it happens again. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 24, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · OK

Car slowed down and electronic throttle control light and traction control light came on was dangerously slow to accelerate and would not maintain speed

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · OH

On multiple occasions vehicle completely shuts down and locks up when slowing down and turning. Almost rear-ended and then t-boned in middle of intersection. Takes several minutes to restart and unlock steering wheel then drives fine.

Filed Mar 16, 2019 · Body, Brakes · PA

I came to visit my son for a spring break in west virginia and I have noticed/heated a very loud noise. I asked my son what is that loud noise? I made an ocular inspection under the car and found very rotten condition sub-frames. I immediately very worried and took the car to the nearest car service repair to take a look at the rotten sub-frames. I noticed the car was very unstable while driving to the shop even at a low speed. The mechanic emmediately concluded that the sub-framed is so rotten and worried it would collapse. The mechanic recommended that the sub/frames be replaced. The mechanics called part supplier to order needed sub-frame parts. The mechanic was told my car has a recall for sub-frames and suggested to bring my car to the nearest dodge service center in morgantown west virginia. Again it was very frightening driving the car to urse fidge authorized service center. I discovered that my car has two recalls: s60 and x69. I left my car st dodge service for necessary repair. I told them that the car is very dangerous to drive. Another issue with the car is the engine losing power while my son was driving to west virginia university. I was driving and following my son's and suddenly he drove his car along the side road. I thought he was just resting but found later when arrived st the university that the car slowed down along I-68. This really convened me also because it is life threatening. The third issue I exprienced while driving the car, is the brake. Break bounced back and doesn't stopped instantly. This really concerned me si much also. It's a safety hazard. After experiencing the safety concern of this car which can cause lives. I'm really afraid driving this car. I would like to recommend that dodge company must need to buy-out the cars that are out there to prevent injuries and preserve lives.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 67,000 miles · NY

I got my oil change done at 67,000 miles and since then my car jerks and feels weird when I drive it. I'm worried that it may stall on me when driving on the highway or city and that's dangerous for my kids and others on the road. Please investigate the transmission as it's made by nissan and nissan has a lot of problems with their cvts.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 64,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and independently decelerated even after the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the check engine and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to beyer chrysler dodge jeep ram (200 ridgedale ave, morristown, new jersey) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · PA

Takata recall 4 different times this problem occurred! Driving on highway car decelerates on its own with no warning. Could be fatal pulling onto highway! Instantly lose rpms car goes into "limp mode" does not accelerate over 20mph or 2,000 RPM lights on dash lightening bolt, traction light, engine light. Had the throttle body replaced 3 times this would be the 4th time as my car still sits unfixed!! Dodge replaced the throttle body with a non factory one thinking that may have been issue. Now that my warranty is up no-one will do anything for me including aubrey alexander located in shamokin dam, pa. No-one stands by the vehicles they sell anymore. Its a shame I'm a single mother of 2 children, and work hard for everything I have, and I don't have money to continue to throw away to fix the same exact problem multiple times. This is so not fair. I will be contacting wnep & action news if this problem is not resolved for me. I lost a job and had to take leave from college due to unreliable transportation. Funny the very first thing I asked for when I walked in the dealership 5 years ago was a reliable vehicle I didn't even care what it looked like. Such a shame that dodge themselves wouldn't, and couldn't fix the issue.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 63,000 miles · TX

After making slight turn (either direction), and hitting small bump. Ie, transition between highway and side street. Vehicle stalls. Loose all steering and excelleration. Have to quickly put into nuetral while coasting and restart engine. No accidents yet. Maybe dodge needs a few more deaths on their hands to consider fixing these issues. Has happened multiple times over last 2 months.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Engine · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The air conditioner failed prior to the fire the contact was not injured and no other vehicles were involved in the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The dealer was unable to provide a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/07/17

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 90,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.