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Dodge Caliber Visibility problems by year

34 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Caliber's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest Caliber visibility complaints

2007 Dodge CaliberVisibility & wipersAirbagsBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while it was raining, there was water entering through the sunroof and doors into the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that there were no related recalls for the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall coverage for the failures and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Incident Visibility · Air bags · StructureNHTSA 11595439
2007 Dodge CaliberBody, doors & structureBrakesVisibility & wipersFire

Very bad design of muffler. It is very dangerous. The muffler has a hole on top. That heat effect the battom trunck, the hood get melted, heat sheild get burned and the road assistant tire get melted as well. I was lucky I was able to smell it. Also all body get very rusted and look hourrible.

Filed Incident Structure · Service brakes · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11465937
2009 Dodge CaliberElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

Every now and then we will be driving the vehicle and the windshield wipers will stop working. I check all the fuses and everything seems good but they stop. The only way to get them back working is to remove the negative battery post from the battery for 10 minutes. I done research and they were saying something about the tipm module. We are concerned for our safety. All this happened in brevard, nc pulling into ingles.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11342952
2008 Dodge CaliberSuspensionTransmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipers

Left and right a post much too wide hindering ability to see where the curb is in relation to the car. It also hinders the ability to see if a small animal is in the affected view. In relation to the transmission, my transmission had to be replaced right after the warranty expired. I've had to have 2 tie rods replaced. An engine mount replaced, and a strut replaced, I am also on my second battery. This car has cost me a lot of money so far. I know it's 11 years old but I've never had this many mechanical issues...

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with any car I've owned so far. The newest problem is a grinding noise that sounds like the wheel is going to fall off before I get home safely. There is a new noise as well that almost sounds like a radial tire with an issue but my tires are all fine. I am taking it to a good mechanic tomorrow....Again!! At one point while driving at about 35 mph and starting to turn there was a grinding noise in the front end and it sounded like something fell off, I was turning left at the time. My abs brake light came on. I slowly went to the auto dealer, and they said there was a connector that broke and also a sensor they had to order. That cost over $400 plus I needed to rent a car to get home. Not a fan of the caliber at all. I do love the style it's sporty and easy to drive, when it's not in the shop that is.

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11282073
2008 Dodge CaliberVisibility & wipers

Driving in a rainstorm, the wipers quit working. Pulled over and re-started car, wipers worked. Got back on the road and it happened numerous more times. Found no problem with fuses, wiring, or wiper motor. Very dangerous.Lots more complaints on internet search results.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11277627
2007 Dodge CaliberVisibility & wipers

Backseat window exploded from the inside, while parked in driveway, all windows rolled up and outside temp of 80 . Contacted safelite glass repair, was told, we have repaired 19000 2007 dodge caliber windows...They are familiar with this complaint

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11097768
2007 Dodge CaliberVisibility & wipers

While driving on the highway my windshield wipers started going very slow even though they were on high, eventually stopping all together during a heavy rainstorm causing me to have very poor visibility. I assumed it was a bad wiper motor but it ended up being the tipm( control module). Judging from all the forums on the internet, this is a very dangerous, exspensive , common problem that needs to be addressed before someone gets in a serious accident.

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10956072
2010 Dodge CaliberVisibility & wipers

I have been having issues with my wipers going on by themselves when I use my turn signals to take either a right or left turn it doesn't seem to matter. It doesn't happen all the time but quite often. *Tr

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10928416
2010 Dodge CaliberAirbagsVisibility & wipers

My vehicle is still waiting to be serviced for the recall for the airbags. Also my windshield wipers come on randomly when I turn on my turn signal. This problem has been going on since april of 2015, a month after I got the vehicle.

Filed Incident Air bags · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10925698
2008 Dodge CaliberLightsVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was stationary, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and the turn signal blinkers no longer illuminated when prompted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10874131
2007 Dodge CaliberElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 25 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck without warning. The contact also mentioned that the windshield wipers, defroster, and radio became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v234000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 05/17/16*lj the consumer stated the crossbar was repaired. *Js

Filed Incident Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10853634
2007 Dodge CaliberSuspensionElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise in the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side ball joints and control arms failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would independently activate. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken...

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to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10838910
2007 Dodge CaliberElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

I was driving down the interstate during a heavy rain storm and my windshield wipers stopped working. I turned them off and back on but they would not turn back on. Based on research conducted, and similar issues found during the research, all signs point to the totally integrated power module. This is completely unsafe and I can't believe this part isn't weather proof when it controls so many vital parts of the vehicle. With all the issues I'm also shocked to know there hasn't been a recall on this product. This same style product is used in multiple dodge vehicles and other chrysler / jeep vehicles. Those vehicles also exhibit the same issue.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10724714
2008 Dodge CaliberElectrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

My passenger headlight went out. I replaced with two brand new bulbs but light is still out. Rear windshield wiper, one brake light, and one license plate illumination light are all non functional as well. Recall has been made one year of models of chrysler vehicles but not mine, and it is the same faulty part that has been put in several models and years of chrysler vehicles. Upon visiting a chrysler service center I was advised of a $900 quote to fix the part. I see no reasoning for me to have to foot the bill for a faulty part that chrysler has known about for several years and refuses to address. *Js

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10681918
2008 Dodge CaliberVisibility & wipers

I am reporting a "possible" safety related problem. On two separate occasions, upon entering the vehicle and starting the car to drive, I noticed the loss of control / power to the following items: left and right turn signal activation, front and rear wiper activation, front and rear widow wash, cruise control activation, park, and interior light activation. (Note: head lights did activate.) All activation levers / switches are located on the steering wheel column. Problem was unaffected by the...

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movement of the vehicle, the movement of the steering wheel, or the movement of the column position. Problem disappeared after the vehicle was stopped and the key removed from the ignition. Upon re-entering the vehicle and restarting the car the problem disappeared. Problem is not currently present for examination. *Tr

Filed Incident Visibility / wiperNHTSA 10637364

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