Dodge Caliber whining noise problems

Filed Feb 9, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

Transmission constantly over heats dispite having the fluids flushed and changed. The inside light flash like they are going out and the transmission whines and whines at 60 to 70 MPH. I've had this car since 2013 and have had 3 recalls. These vehicles seem to be extremely unsafe and I'm not sure why they're still on the streets. All of this happens while driving anywhere.

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 Oct 14, 2015 · Engine · 69,000 miles · NJ

Driving over 2 hours on highway (highway interstate 81) (route 80 ) (new jersey turnpike)engine starts whining rpms rise over 4 & stay, speed drops to 25-30mph can't get up incline transmission overheat light comes on, had to pull over my son almost got killed because car had no power had to let car sit for an hour, this has happened 5 times car has been towed to 2 dealerships 1st dealership(zimmerman dodge sunbury, pa) couldn't find a problem 2nd dealership(salerno-duane summit,nj) replaced the computer, car still has the same problem car is now being towed to 3rd dealership(nichols dodge burlington,nc) 69,000 miles on this car this car is very unsafe to drive this has happened at least 5 times july 2014 , october 2014 , april 2015 july 2015 , october 2015,

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 89,000 miles · PA · fire

The total integrated power control module (tipm) is the latest diagnosis made (7/31/15) for my 2007 dodge caliber. History: beginning in 2010 I began to notice an intermittent terrible whining noises and loss of power, which I attributed to (incorrectly) to the dodge CVT automatic transmission. The events would occur then o go away only to return again. Then beginning in 2011 the events were followed shortly thereafter by electrical component failures all of which caused me to make emergency shoulder pull offs due to significant power loss and the acrid odor and smoke of smoldering plumes of smoke. The acrid smell and smoke would stop when I shut down the vehicle; however the vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to a mechanic in each of the following documented incidents: 1/3/11 (mileage 67,877) tow and replace starter - $429.00 1/7/12 (mileage 73,943) tow and replace warranted starter - $179.00 2/14/13 (mileage 85,490) tow and replace warranted starter- $189.00 3/7/14 (mileage 97,383) tow and replacement starter - $324.03 2/15/15 (mileage unknown) replace alternator $406.00 5/20/15 (mileage 102,660) replacement starter $491.27 7/17/15 (mileage 103, 320) replacement starter $ (no charge) 7/17/15 (mileage 103, 325) unable to diagnose electrical problem 7/31/15 (mileage 103, 325) replacement (tipm) $ 1242.00 (estimate) come on dodge/daimler chrysler/fiat make this right or forever forego future product purchase

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

I had been driving approximately one hour when I began to climb the incline over sb 5 fwy (grapevine) and the engine began whining, rpms rose to 4 and remained there, the transmission overheat dashboard light illuminated, speed dropped to about 30 MPH and I was unable to continue up the incline. Had to pull off and let the vehicle sit for 30 minutes at which time I continued up the incline making sure that the rpms did not go above 2.5 - so keeping the speed low - and had no further incident. This happened again on 8/21/04, same circumstances, at approximately 79,000 miles. There was a recall on this model and model year vehicle for this same issue (recall #08v528000) on november 10, 2008, but according to my dealer, my car's VIN was not included. I believe this warrants investigation into whether or not this was a more widespread issue than was originally thought and whether my vehicle should have been included in the recall.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 94,763 miles · IN

While driving our 2010 dodge caliber on the interstate for approximately 1 hour in heavy traffic at 75mph the car suddenly starts to lose speed. The coolant light came on and a high pitch, whining sound came from the engine. We immediately had to get off the interstate. There is no warning and the car starts to lose power. The RPM's go up. We pulled off to the side, the car is in limp mode. No power and will not start. Called dodge 3-4 times and they only had record of 2. This has happened 10 different occasions on the interstate. The car is not safe to drive long distance. I took it into the dealership to be looked at and they said it was a service problem. It is a defective transmission and there needs to be a recall before there is a fatality. When you talk to chrysler customer care case management or the dealership you get the run around as to what the problem is or what mileage the actual transmission service should be done. I do know that your life should not be in jeopardy if it is a service issue. Whereas this is a defective transmission there should be a recall. Chrysler initiated the call back after they knew I had made an appointment to get the car looked at. I have gotten different stories from both chrysler customer care case management and the dealership as to just how many of the 2010 dodge calibers have this transmission problem. When I took it to the dealership they hadn't seen any that went into limp mode, but after they did their diagnostic they said they had seen 100's. That's a big discrepancy!!! I do not want anyone to become a statistic!!!

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 104,000 miles · MI

I was slowing down to stop at an intersection and heard a thump on the bottom of the car. As I started to pull forward the steering was very difficult and the I heard a whining sound from the right front tire. I was about a mile from my repair shop so I had my brother follow me with his emergency flashers and drove slowly to the shop where I found out that the subframe was completely rotted through. In the last year, I have had to replace upper and lower control arms and the alternator.

Filed May 17, 2012 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · OH

I bought this vehicle used from ganley dodge in bedford ohio. We have driven this vehicle aprox 12000 miles and have replaced or serviced the rear brakes six times at two separate dealers. The rear brakes have made a howling noise since the day it left the lot. Chrysler has attempted to repair this problem six times to no avail. Both dealers that have serviced the caliber say that there is nothing that can be done to fix the problem, they also say it is cosmetic. After dealing with the dealers nonsense I called chrysler directly, after a week of dealing with them they finally call me back to tell me that an engineer has stated that rear brakes making noise is a normal thing for this car to do. And that there is nothing they will do to fix the problem. I suppose this is what happens when you allow and american car company to be owned by an italian and german companies.

Filed Sep 16, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 75,500 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a howling noise would be heard from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed new brakes, tie rods and a transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,500.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Electrical, Transmission · 5,000 miles · OH

Ignition sticks on initial daily start up and after sitting for several hours without being ran. There is also a whining noise coming from front end when vehicle is first driven and subsequently after it sits for several hours. It has been to the dealership twice for both issues. Dealer couldn't duplicate.