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Dodge Caliber Fuel System problems by year

96 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Caliber's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.

Fuel System complaints by model year

YearFuel System complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20122000
20112000
201011100
200911110
200816000
200754100

Latest Caliber fuel system complaints

2009 Dodge CaliberTransmission & drivetrainEngine & coolingFuel system

The problem initially occurred in early November of 2020 when the vehicle would unpredictably stall at a stop sign or traffic light and would not immediately start for a couple minutes. After this short wait of 1 to 3 minutes it was possible to restart the car and move forward normally and the car could be driven without stalling for 2 or 3 miles when it would stall again and the engine would not start again for 2 to 3 minutes. In traffic situations this was unsafe to not be able to move the vehicle to a safe...

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distance from heavy traffic. Finally, the problem started to occur after the vehicle was supposedly repaired and not driven for 2 -3 days and when it an attempt to start the car it would idle for 3-5 seconds and sound like it was choking before dying, and this was happening 2 weeks after it had been "repaired" by the Dodge dealer. This problem has repeatedly occurred over the two years since the original incident and has been to a Dodge dealership for unsuccessful repairs 4 different times; 11/20; 04/22 &05/22 and it is still at the dealership being inoperable. Each time the car functioned for a few miles and then broke down again. The dealer informs us that the parts that would most likely repair the car are no longer made by Dodge and the car cannot be fixed. Interestingly enough this model vehicle has had a variety of recalls starting in 2007 but never for the particular control modules that are no longer available which are The Throttle control & Power Train Control modules, which the Dealer thinks might possibly be a fix but even that is not a sure thing. The Dodge dealer that worked on the vehicle presumably would have informed me about this situation at least before they had the vehicle in for now the 4th time in 3 years with the same problem with no solution. Up to the time of these breakdowns the vehicle was well maintained and taken care of and still has low mileage of just over 69,000 miles. Is the Dodge Corporation at least partially liable?

Filed Incident Power train · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11479281
2012 Dodge CaliberDriver assistanceFuel system

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the stability and throttle body malfunction indicators warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Filed Incident Electronic stability control (ESC) · Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 11458149
2007 Dodge CaliberElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlFuel system

I recently purchased the vehicle from the original owner. The vehicle light flashes while driving. The mileage is currently 91k miles. Now the lightening bolt symbol will not turn off and the vehicle will not accelerate over 39 miles. I have not been able to drive the vehicle for over a week.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11339212
2007 Dodge CaliberFuel system

Upon completely filling the fuel tank, the engine repeatedly stalls after I've driven it for a few minutes. It doesn't matter if I'm on the freeway or in the middle of an intersection trying to make a turn, the engine just dies. This issue has the potential to create a very hazardous if not life threatening situation.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11321037
2007 Dodge CaliberSuspensionAcceleration & cruise controlFuel system

Feels like the car is going to hit a corner or bump and the whole front and tires are gonna come off. Also the gas cap light keeps coming on followed by the engine light. For some reason my gas cap keeps opening itself like there is air or pressure literally unscrewing it. The gas cap happens when parked

Filed Incident Suspension · Vehicle speed control · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11302207
2007 Dodge CaliberFuel system

When car is filled up to full it will smell like raw fuel in the car and it will stall numerous times while driving down the road.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11233318
2007 Dodge CaliberElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlFuel system

At first, the service engine soon light would begin flashing when I hit the accelerator pedal and I lost power. Could not go over 35 mph. Then by the time I made it off the highway, the light stayed flashing all the time. And I have not been able to regain proper power at all. It uses a ton of gas and when sitting in park, if I push the break pedal, there is a clicking noise under where the shifter is located. With losing power on the highway, other traffic and myself were in danger. I looked online and many many...

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ppl have the same issue with no luck of fixing the problem even after hundreds of dollars at the mechanic. Also, many have filed complaints and have gotten no where and very negative responses when calling dodge. I dont have hundreds of dollars for repairs as I am on disability. Hope this has became a recall issue and I dont have a huge out of pocket expense. I travel to drs alot

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11185053
2007 Dodge CaliberFuel system

Red lightning bolt on said throttle body so replaced that alternator and battery still no power only goes 25 mph was told electric accelerator pedal but not sure so many people with issue on same car I don't know what to do

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11173623
2007 Dodge CaliberFuel system

This vehicle's engine will stall multiple times after the fuel tank has been filled to capacity. The stalls occur while idling, and/or when driving and they can happen without warning while in the middle of traffic or in the middle of a turn. This is a well documented problem within online forums (including youtube) regarding this model of vehicle. This a dangerous problem. I once stalled and was nearly involved in a rear-end collision while trying to merge onto the freeway in this car.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11115041
2007 Dodge CaliberFuel system

Needed to replace the fuel tank and purge solenoid as the car kept stalling after I'd put gas in the car when I'd leave the gas station. Very unsafe as I'd be at a red light right after putting in gas and would stall. After about 15 minutes of driving consistently the car would drive fine.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11062400
2009 Dodge CaliberElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

It was raining and as it was raining my car started to blink all lights and started slowing down no mechanic can seem to figure out what was going on but as I was driving every warning light started going crazy the tachometer went crazy and so did my speedometer eventually my car started to slow down even though it the accelorator was pushed to the floor. And than eventually it just stopped all together when I tried turning the car back on.The started wouldnt engage and the engine would start till I put unhooked...

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the battery and hooked it back in. This has happened on several occasions 12/25/2016 6/15/2017 and again today 11/3/2017 this has happened several times when my father owned the vehicle as well before I purchased it from him.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11043057
2007 Dodge CaliberFuel system

While traveling 80 mph on the interstate my caliber stopped accelerating and I rapidly lost speed; however, the car was still running and no matter how far I pushed the gas pedal it would not accelerate. I had to turn on my hazards and make my way across 4 lanes to get off the interstate. I was able to make it to a gas station by coasting where I stopped the caliber, turned it off, and let it sit for a minute. When I turned it back on it seemed to be fine. In doing research for repair I've found there's a whole...

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community of dodge owners that are experiencing this loss of acceleration and getting the run around from dodge dealers. I believe dodge should be responsible for my repairs as there's no regular maintenance that I can do as a car owner to regulate/improve the electronic throttle control and it seems to be a faulty part or computer function that I have no control over.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11025353
2007 Dodge CaliberDriver assistanceEngine & coolingFuel system

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...

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45 miles without over heating. I had to pull over at the exit while other cars- with incoming traffic was coming very fast and the car is in motion on the highway with other drivers- because the car begins to pull - I have to pull over so that the engine can cool down- ..Sometimes in traffic- the abs light will come on and begin to shift gears in traffic- this happens occasionally. The safety issues are engine overheats, start jerking back and forth at stop signs or just being idle in traffic, occasionally just shift acceleration in the middle of traffic. Th most recent incident was last night- I had to pull over- car started jerking- it overheated- 07-19-2017 I am filing another complaint- called chrysler said that I had to pay for the diagnostic testing on something that is their manufacturer fault.

Filed Incident Electronic stability control (ESC) · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11006656
2007 Dodge CaliberTransmission & drivetrainFuel system

While driving auto stops being able to accelerate. Have to coast to side and stop. Throttle control light comes on. Usually after little while can turn back on and go. I also have chrysler sebring 2008 tjat does same thing even after. Multiple trips to dodge service. Read where this is a biv problem ma ny are having but dodge/chrysler still doing nothing to repair. Dangerous I was on freeway going 65 mp and almost hit ny four cars. Happens more at fast speeds.

Filed Incident Power train · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11005971

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