Dodge Caliber Engine Problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Dodge Caliber across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “electronic throttle” (11% of reports).
- 175engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 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.
- Electronic throttle: mentioned in 19 of 175 complaints (11%)
- Engine cradle: mentioned in 13 of 175 complaints (7%)
- Able restart: mentioned in 9 of 175 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 145 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 175 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Caliber engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% | 86,012 |
| 2011 Caliber | 26 | 16% | 63,500 |
| 2010 Caliber | 20 | 13% | 71,020 |
| 2009 Caliber | 22 | 9% | 117,000 |
| 2008 Caliber | 43 | 12% | 89,789 |
| 2007 Caliber | 59 | 7% | 92,318 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
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…
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…
My vehicle has created a rotten subframe that holds my engine
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in the rain, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Calibers have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 175 owner complaints about engine 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “electronic throttle”, in 19 of 175 complaints, followed by “engine cradle” (13).
Other Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (491)
- Electrical System problems (339)
- Structure problems (331)
- Power Train problems (220)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (187)
- Steering problems (172)
- Air Bags problems (159)
- Exterior Lighting problems (127)
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