Dodge Caliber Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge Caliber across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (104). The words owners use most often: “throttle control” (27% of reports).
- 187vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%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 50 of 187 complaints (27%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 154 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge Caliber vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 7 | 14% | 38,000 |
| 2011 Caliber | 21 | 13% | 84,500 |
| 2010 Caliber | 18 | 11% | 77,700 |
| 2009 Caliber | 10 | 4% | 70,500 |
| 2008 Caliber | 27 | 8% | 69,123 |
| 2007 Caliber | 104 | 12% | 76,850 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2007
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge caliber and jeep compass passenger vehicles manufactured from march 7 through may 19, 2006. The pivot bushings in vehicles with oversized accelerator pedal bearing pockets may become dislodged and potentially cause the accelerator pedal to bind or stick.
Risk: Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace all affected accelerator pedal assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
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 received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V234000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
Iâve only had the car since Aug. Im the second owner, it drove just fine. Then I got an oil change. Then the car began to rev down hill and struggled to make it uphill. Then my exhaust became excessively loud. Then the wheel became loose ,and started pulling ALOT. I was on my way to get an…
My car was slow to accelerate, and sounded like the engine was over-revving. The engine stalled several times, and the car itself was shaking, while driving at a moderate speed level, which I feared would have caused an accident, because it was sudden. The service warning light appeared. I had the…
Car slowed down and electronic throttle control light and traction control light came on was dangerously slow to accelerate and would not maintain speed
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Calibers have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle control”, in 50 of 187 complaints.
Other Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (491)
- Electrical System problems (339)
- Structure problems (331)
- Power Train problems (220)
- Engine problems (175)
- Steering problems (172)
- Air Bags problems (159)
- Exterior Lighting problems (127)
See all Dodge Caliber problems.