Dodge Caliber Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 339 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Dodge Caliber across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (197). The words owners use most often: “throttle control” (8% of reports).
- 339electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle control: mentioned in 27 of 339 complaints (8%)
- Power module: mentioned in 26 of 339 complaints (8%)
- Low beam: mentioned in 22 of 339 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Dodge Caliber at $1,300, and half of them between $1,150 and $1,400.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 289 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 339 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge Caliber electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% | 61,074 |
| 2011 Caliber | 24 | 15% | 39,000 |
| 2010 Caliber | 32 | 20% | 76,324 |
| 2009 Caliber | 23 | 10% | 57,957 |
| 2008 Caliber | 58 | 16% | 82,250 |
| 2007 Caliber | 197 | 22% | 91,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the Dodge Caliber. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
** From Dealer - diagnosis says - Primary Line B: D1 C/S Multiple warning lights came on in dash (like a X-mas tree) and vehicle will not want to drive after that. C/S has to turn off and turn back on to get to move. C/A TIPM â Total integrated power module â verified customer concern found…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The engine oil warning light as intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
Horn started honking on its own
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Calibers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 339 owner complaints about electrical system for the Dodge Caliber. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Caliber electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Dodge Caliber?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,150 and $1,400), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle control”, in 27 of 339 complaints, followed by “power module” (26).
Other Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (491)
- Structure problems (331)
- Power Train problems (220)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (187)
- Engine problems (175)
- Steering problems (172)
- Air Bags problems (159)
- Exterior Lighting problems (127)
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