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#57 of 149 Erratic starts and and displays by bigtsr Aug 11, 2007 (7:00 am)
In looking at several different Caliber forums there have been similar occurences reported,not many but a few. The reported causes in the few I have read have always come back to either a poor connection at a battery post or a fuse in the power distribution module left side under the hood regarding a poorly seated fuse. Might be something to look at. One instance of a fuel pump having to be replaced due to erratic behavior.
#58 of 149 Re: Loss of Fuel, sputtering, almost stalling [vocs] by blue07caliber7 Oct 05, 2007 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: vocs (Apr 11, 2007 3:51 pm) I also have a caliber that i have had since july 06. The past 8 months with that car has been hell. I have had it at the dealership numerous times for stallling, sputtering, no get up and go and bad gas mileage. Finally they told me, and fixed, it was the cam shaft position and supposedly they fixed it. The car has been getting bad again. I dont get to go when I step on the gas and then it will jerk foward. I am so afraid that i am going to get hit or injured in that car. I will never ever ever buy another Dodge ANYTHING!!! also my flash light has never worked and I have had it replaced. any one else with flash light problems?
#59 of 149 Re: [lillmcgee] by fborn Oct 12, 2007 (6:55 am)
Replying to: lillmcgee (Jun 23, 2007 11:50 pm) I have the same problem, Just started this morning.My wife informed me when she was going to work.tried to recalibrate the gas cap which if not properly installed will cause the light to come on.then you could try to turn the ignition in the on position without cranking the engine, the light is suppose to blink after 15 secs and than stay on until the engine is started. But this also failed.So i'll have to have it serviced
#60 of 149 STALLING CALIBER by dpat_1999 Oct 23, 2007 (6:36 pm)
Ok, it's a no brainer that a car that stalls is a deathtrap waiting to happen. I purchased this car in December of '06. On Oct. 22nd '07 I experienced my second incidence of it stalling for no rhyme or reason. At this time I am scared Sht less to drive it. By the way, it has less than 4,000 miles on it. Each time this has occured it has been while I was making a left hand turn. Out of the blue the car simply goes dead. Your pressing the gas pedal and nothing is happenning. Now your in a fight to get the car out of the road b-4 someone rear ends you from behind. This is difficult to do with NO power steering, No running engine, and most crucial other vehicles on the road right behind you expecting you to still be moving forward to.   By the way, as soon as you get to a position of safety you are able to restart the engine right back up and you can proceed on your way. By this time I am wishing I was a drinker and could take the tension off or at the very least could get access to a shower to tend to my soiled clothing!!   It's as if the car had not missed a beat. Threre are no strange lights on the dashboard before or after the incident. Worst of all, it happens so sporactically I have not been able to have it demonstrate itself at the Dealership. However, as you can tell I will be paying the Dealership another visit expeditiously. If anyone has any info that could help me in communicating this issue to the tech at dealership I would be greatly appreciative.   Thanx, feeling like I have a Replies to this message: bigtsr (Oct 24, 2007 12:13 pm) gone24now (Oct 24, 2007 2:31 pm)
#61 of 149 Re: STALLING CALIBER [dpat_1999] by bigtsr Oct 24, 2007 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: dpat_1999 (Oct 23, 2007 6:36 pm) I have seen several reports of stalling when turning however no poster has ever come back to say if it was fixed or what fixed it. I think personally it has to do with the clockspring mechanism in the steering wheel as it seems that all the posts I have read say hard turns to the left. The clockspring is not what its name implies but a cable assy that allows the different electrical assys in/or mounted on the steering system to keep continuous connection while the steering wheel goes from lock to lock. Possibly has an effect on the ignition also, I had one replaced on my 98 Caravan because it was installed improperly and when turning right it would turn off the cruise control and Chrysler did a recall for the problem. Just my .02! Replies to this message: gone24now (Oct 24, 2007 2:31 pm)
#62 of 149 Re: STALLING CALIBER [bigtsr] by gone24now Oct 24, 2007 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: bigtsr (Oct 24, 2007 12:13 pm) My car was stalling, and when I took it in the 3rd time, apparently I wasn't sooo crazy after all. They wouldn't even let me drive it off the lot and held the car for 10 days for parts to come in. Gas was leaking out and that would explain for the smoke THAT I HAD TOLD THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE!! VERY VERY DANGEROUS! I could have went up in flames!
#63 of 149 Re: Caliber problems - red flag for new buyers [vrm] by wheelman Nov 07, 2007 (11:45 am)
Replying to: vrm (Jun 08, 2006 8:15 pm) Did the Caliber knock during your test drive? If yes,then the engine timing/ fuel injection mapping software was incorrect from the factory. Possible Remedy: Engine knock may also be caused by diluted or contaminated fuel. Try purchasing the recommend octane from other gasoline stations in your area.   The Wheelman
#65 of 149 Dont Buy this car.... JUNK!!!!!!!! by steve9633 Dec 20, 2007 (5:46 pm)
I bought my dodge caliber in june 07, it has 15000 miles one it and already i have had engine problems such as the engine light coming on and the car stalling for no reason at all, in cold weather I am lucky to get 12 miles per gallon. It has more squeaks and rattles than my old 1995 chrysler intrepid with 240000 miles, these cars are very cheaply made. DODGE CALIBERS ARE LEMONS !!!!!!! Plus they have poor suspension the struts are wore out already, dealer replacing them under warranty. "> Replies to this message: greenfox1 (Jan 01, 2008 10:16 am) ticleve2 (Jan 12, 2008 1:32 am) jirwin (Feb 06, 2008 11:13 am)
#66 of 149 It happens! by bigtsr Dec 22, 2007 (8:03 am)
Yes certainly sounds like a lemon-I guess I am lucky as I have been driving my SXT 2.0/CVT for 1yr-6 months and the only thing it has had are free oil changes and a software update at my request. I consistently get25-28 mpg US with all city driving so I guess I lucked out.

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