Four problems related to wiring have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Caliber. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Caliber based on all problems reported for the 2008 Caliber.
My 2008 Dodge Caliber passenger head light only works on "high beam" while both stationary and in motion. Replacing the bulb does not fix the issue. It is due to a defect in the tipm box. This is a known issue and has received recognition even in the news more than once. . Read more...
I have had this car about 2 weeks now and have noticed a problem with the cruise control switch, also rear wiper motor and the control for the radio on the steering wheel. I believe there to be a wiring problem as I have read many complaints about the same thing. This could be a dangerous hazard especially if the cruise does work it may malfunction while driving or fire hazard.
Update of previous reported problems. The controls for the turn signals, wipers front and back, washer front and back, bright headlights, instrument panel dimmer all completely stop working. The headlights come on and off independent of the control switch by starting or stopping the engine with the key. This happened on starting the car to go to work from being parked in the garage. Tried to correct problems by changing the tipm. It had no effect. Took car into dealership they found and corrected 3 different breaks in 2 circuits. 2 breaks in the wiring in the inner fender well and 1 inside the car under the carpet near the drivers door. Thanks to al serra auto plaza all electrical issues with this car have been resolved: cruise control works, key fobs work, wipers front and back work, washers front and back work, dimmer works, headlights works with the switch, bright headlights work. And turn signals work.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact a stated that the wiring in the heating seat malfunctioned causing the seats to overheat leaving a hole approximately 7 in behind the seat. The contact stated the back of the seat was warm and an abnormal odor came from the seat. In addition also stated the wiring in the steering column had malfunctioned also causing the wiper blades to fail and the windshield wiper fluid to spray out a constant spray and the lights were not illuminating. No warning indicators illuminated for the issue. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the main wiring in the steering column had malfunctioned and the heated pad, wiring, zone, cover, and seat would need to be replaced. The vehicle steering column issue was repaired however the overheated seat failure had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 97,000. Kh.