2007 Dodge Caliber Engine problems

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the ECU had been hacked. While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the brakes applied without application, but I was able to move to the right lane. The vehicle was able to pull over safely, and it stalled. While parking with the foot on the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a small pole. There was no reported fire, airbag deployment, police report filed, or injuries. While in neutral, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver...

This is a follow up to complaint #11459461 filed on 4/3/22 at 9:16:43am. I was not able to send documents at that time. Documents included relate to follow up on complaint #11591104. First pdf file: pages 1-4 Service bulletin from Chrysler - my model year not included; pages 5-7 service invoice and picture of missing engine cradle pan; page 8 original repair invoice; page 9 copy of original repair invoice with notations for Magna plant manager; page 10 notice of having received complaint; page 11 Defective...

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that after driving approximately a block from her residence, she noticed that the vehicle was unable to exceed 15 MPH while accelerating. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to her residence and then the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed, and she was informed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle subframe was...

The engine cradle has rusted through. I understand that there has been recalls in particular states to repair this issue on this model of car. I have replaced struts and all drive train with all new parts and the slamming is still present. Repair shop identified the engine cradle after removing and replacing all components and finding the rusted out balls joints in the engine cradle as the source of the issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that during a routine check-up, it was noticed that the rear subframe of the vehicle was rusted from the inside out. The contact also stated that the engine made a lot of noise. The contact called shottenkirk chrysler jeep dodge at 888-344-9954 (located at 2301 e washington st, mount pleasant, ia 52641) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice on july 18, 2019 and occurred for at least four months. The vehicle was towed to lakeland chrysler dodge (2875 mall hill dr, lakeland, fl 33810), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Had creaking noises from front end, as I was inspecting noticed the front crossmember severely rusted with holes. Did a google search and found numerous complaints. Also found a campaign from dodge stating there was an extended warranty on both the rear and front subframes/cross members. I had already replaced the rear. I contacted dodge and was told there are no longer any campaigns or recalls that are active for my caliber. I stated that the front sub frame has rusted beyond its life and my vehicle has less than...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the abs seized as the rpm's increased. The abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to coughlin marysville chrysler jeep dodge ram (15777 watkins rd, marysville, oh 43040 (937) 642-9000) where the diagnostic test informed to replace the battery. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that during routine maintenance, it was informed by the independent mechanic that the sub frame had corroded and it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. The engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,978.

When in cruise control at between 70-75 mph and going up a long incline (cajon pass) the electrical light comes on and the car quits running, and to date starts again after losing about 5mph after several heartbeats. This has been happening intermittently since the car was new with less than 6000 miles on it.

This is my third time that this car has not started. For no reason with a new battery it won't turn on and has no power at all. No power to the lights, locks, radio or dash. Now it has low power and when it's turned off with no key in the ignition it's making a ticking noise every 30 seconds. I have to wait again to get this jumped and I want out of this vehicle. I've replaced the battery twice in this car within 10 months and the fuse box doesn't work for the right headlight. I don't know how to get out of this car without the dealership coming after me.

The vehicle shut down the air condition was still blowing but the acceleration lost power! I noticed the odometer was no longer displaying or working when I shut car off and turned back on! I was leaving my neighborhood residential area coming to a stop.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber awd. While driving 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic replaced the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,227.

2007 Dodge caliber. Consumer writes in regards to cracked manifold and rusted sub frame. *Ld the consumer stated the frame was supposed to be repaired under warranty, but hasn't provided the funding. *Js

"Takata recall" while driving the 2007 dodge caliber, it suddenly jerks and down shifts and rpms seem to sky rocket, the lightning bolt symbol illuminates and it drops speed and will not accelerate over 30 mph max, it tends to do this on hills or after you have to brake slightly for any reason and then accelerate again to maintain speed or to get up a hill. No matter how much you take it easy on the acceleration or how hard you push it, it doesn't help after it goes into this slow mode. The only way to get the...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 65 mph, the electronic throttle control warning indicator illuminated continuously. In addition, the vehicle decelerated from 65 mph to 5 mph, and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was able to restart, but failed to operate until minutes later. The contact called john elway chrysler at 970-281-4687 and was advised to bring in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber awd. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. The vehicle also hesitated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the throttle body was replaced five years ago by salt lake valley dodge in salt lake city, utah. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was being repaired by an independent mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that after adding oil to the vehicle, the empty oil warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was filled with oil, but the oil indicator falsely illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. The vin was not provided.

I have had issues with this vehicle such as the o2 sensors that has to be repaired every year. The safety issues with this vehicle if you are at stop sign or just idle in traffic- the engine light will begin to blink and the car begins to move back and forth..Also, it constantly over heats after much repairs- these symptoms continue to persist-the gentleman at good year told me that some of your parts o2 sensor was recalled- failed to get assistance from chrysler- the overheating is annoying- I can not drive over...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While operating the vehicle, the engine suddenly overheated and the oxygen and check engine indicators illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the oxygen sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The sensors were replaced, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the power steering failed almost causing a crash. The contact stated that the engine cradle was severely rusted, as well as the driver's side ball joint. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

On nov. 22, 2016 I was driving to work at 6:00 am. My caliber started making a hissing noise, after about 2 minutes of this the engine shut off and I lost all electric power. The car was towed to the shop and the starter was replaced. 2 Weeks later the same thing happened. This time nothing was replaced, due to the car starting at the garage. Again on dec. 20 The same thing with the exception of I was on my way home. The started was again replaced. This recurred on jan 9, 2017. The started was replaced again. It...

I've owned the car since new, recently we had a problem with a dead battery. After replacing the battery, the car would not go more than 20 miles per hour and we had engine fault codes. Once we cleared out the codes, the car ran fine. However, we now had a front headlight that was out. Replacing the bulb didn't work. The only way to get the front headlights both on was to turn on the high beams. After doing some research from a dodge dealership and on the internet, I have found the issue is widespread and due to ...

Tipm module does not power lights to see while driving and led to power drains. Led to complete loss of power on highway. *Tr

My car will as I'm driving cut off lose all power starts shaking jerking and won't above 5to7 miles an hour happens all time driving with my kids from school it does on freeway very unsafe almost got rear-ended a couple times very scary