Dodge Caliber won't shift problems

Filed May 8, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · MA

Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home an got it inspected by a mobile mechanic an says the fuse box had blown internal components due to failing internal electrical components or weak points in the tipm system

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · MI

My car will not shift. It’s saying that the part that was fixed under the recall is bad. What do I do now?

Filed Dec 16, 2022 · NE

The transmission doesn't shift so if I am on the interstate doing 65 to 70 miles per hr.the transmission fluid heats up .Dodges answer to this is slow down or pull off interstate @ wait till it cools down then continue on your way,so in 50 miles I had to pull over 3 times my opinion not safe..

Filed Jan 29, 2021 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · CO

Car electrical has issues flickering interior and exterior lights. Also has transmission overheating issues without the transmission temperature gauge going over the middle line of the gauge. No sigh of over heating besides transmission light turning on and going into limp mode. Can not drive longer then an hour without it going into limp mode with transmission light on. Started when it was barely at 10,000 miles.

Filed May 31, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 240,000 miles · MN

While driving my car speed lowered and the trans temp light and esp light and traction control and etb module light came car won't go over 40 and remains in limp mode even after taking it to the shop

Filed May 5, 2020 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · FL

Transmission temp light comes on due to faulty sensor causing car to go in limp mode.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · MI

Front sub frame completely rusted and split in half. Causing steering issue, shaking and loud clunking from drivers side and uneven tire wear. Also....having issue with etc, electronic throttle control kicks into limp mode often while driving. Causing near accidents while on hwy or pulling into traffic. This car is now unsafe for my family. Dealership has been uncooperative because no recalls are listed. Looked on several blogs plus this site....several complaints about the exact same issues. Very surprised and dissatisfied that more is not being done to fix known issues.

Filed Jun 29, 2019 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · CA

Transmission overheated and went into limp mode repeatedly during a road trip in summer of 2017 on the freeway. Flushing and replacing filter fixed the problem for about 10 months. June of 2018, complete transmission failure. Took it to aamco, and they rebuilt it for $2800. Fixed the issue again for about a year. Failed again june of 2019, took it to aamco again, and this time they replaced the transmission under warranty. Three days after getting it back from the shop, the transmission has started to overheat and go into limp mode yet again.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 25 MPH on an incline, the gear did not shift out of first gear and the transmission indicator illuminated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called larry hillis chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat at 573‑785‑5769 (located at 3211 n westwood blvd, poplar bluff, mo 63901) and was informed that there was no recall. The technician recommended a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.