Car Stall Problems of Dodge Caliber - part 2

Dates & mileage are approximate. I'm not a mechanic and I have no idea which part would be causing the problem. I guessed. This has happened at least 10 times over the past 3 years. My 16 yr old granddaughter recently told me her older Caliber did the same thing! this lead me to believe it is a safety/power issue with the model. Why would this just be happening to our 2 vehicles? her vehicle was purchased in GA and mine in mi. I do a lot of freeway driving. Each time this occurred, I was driving on freeways at 70 mph for extended periods of time. I take an exit. When I depress the accelerator to turn off the exit ramp, the engine completely "bogs down". There is very little power. Each time, I have calibrated time for safely pulling out into oncoming traffic, expecting to have normal power. Suddenly, I have little to no acceleration and it seems like it may stall out! you can imagine the fear of not being able to clear oncoming traffic in time. The low power continues for about a minute, then resumes normal operation. I have been fortunate enough that no accident has occurred, because it's impossible to get over to the shoulder. Actually, this is so dangerous, I can't explain why I haven't had it checked out, besides inconvenience and stupidity. When my granddaughter told me about her car, that really scared me and prompted me to act. I've also come to realize that I'm putting other drivers in danger of injury or death. Please let me know ASAP if there's been a recall or should be one on these vehicles. I have to believe there are many more out there experiencing the same dangerous malfunction and possibly injuries or death.

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First incident occured in the morning, vehicle stalled and restarted on it's own going around a curve. Later that day in the afteroon, vehicle stalled going around yet another curve this time not restarting. After being towed to a dealership, the pcm was flashed and I was told all would be well. Stalls on off ramp of interstate 30 miles later going 55 mph. Towed again, tipm module was replaced. Vehicle stalls again and restarts on interstate five days later going 75 mpg, dealership claims no problem this time, no codes and cannot duplicate issue after a 148 mile test drive. Stalled again a month later going down a hill at 15 mph, pcm flashed as no error codes were stored for repair at 9,931 miles. 12/08/11 vehicle stalls again going 70 mph on interstate on a bridge over a river with heavy traffic at 10,542 miles. No accident, car will not start for owner with two attempts, turns over once and stalls for two driver on his three attempts. Car started once towed to dealership. Dealership states started for them to pull into garage was was just notifed Chrysler engineers believe the problem this time is a win module. Car has stalled whilst moving now 5 times and has been disabled over 30 days total.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall at any time. Also, the rear brakes would exhibit an abnormal winding noise. The dealer was unable to detect the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 1,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that she attempted to accelerate from a stop but the vehicle stalled. The vehicle operated as normal upon restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was recalibrated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 724.

Car has stalled roughly 7-9 times. Several times it has stalled while completely stopped behind another vehicle or at a red light and 2 times has stalled while making a left hand turn and I almost got nailed by on-coming traffic. The ignition is sticking when starting and the car is hesitating like crazy. I notice the car hesistates a lot and some time that day my car will stall. The air-conditioner is usually on when the vehicle stalls. I've had it back into the shop 2xthis week today will be my 3rd within a 10day time period. They can not find anything wrong and I'm terrified to keep my 2 yr old in this vehicle!.

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph the power of steering locked up and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and decided to performed a software update as a temporary fix. The remedy failed to repaired the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem who did not offered any assistance and filed a report. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24 and the current mileage was 700. Pm.

I purchased this car used from a dealership due to the fact that I have an hour drive to and from work and it appeared to have great gas mileage. Within my first two weeks of ownership the starter was stuck engaged as I drove and caught fire. This I replaced knowing with age, starters and alternators die. A month after servicing the starter, I was driving on the interstate at a speed of 67mph in heavy traffic when a lightening bolt (electronic throttle control sensor light) flashed and the car jerked as if it were to stall. I contacted my local Dodge dealer who informed me that it probably was the throttle body and that I might as well drive the car for a bit because the light was not staying lit. Every since then the light has flashed on atleast once a month with the car violently jerking as to stall. I started the car last week and the idle was miserable so figured the throttle body had gone. Took the car to the local dealership to read codes on the pc. Code was for the throttle body. The throttle body was replaced by a certified dealership mechanic. Within 30 miles and 30mins after leaving the garage the car was jerking to stall as before but the light was not on. Seem to be a serious problem considering stall on interstate at those speeds and hit by a semi would cause instant death. The value of my car is no longer high but you can guarantee the loan and payments are. I am a preschool teacher and make a very small income. Took car instantly back to dealership but I know they will find nothing, charge to much, and send me on my way with a death sentence. Seems as though Dodge/Chrysler has decided that as long as no deaths it is ok to carry on with this refusal to admit that they made a bad product. How about robbing! all I want is my car fixed but of course they will not admit anything. Suppose I will have to call the news, fax the ceo's, and die .

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle restarted within five seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they were aware of this failure, but there was no fix available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 900.

While making a slow speed right turn (into our driveway) the steering locked/ car stalled. The vehicle is a one week old 2011 Dodge Caliber with 516 mis on it. The same thing occurred about three days ago when making a slow right hand turn a a different location. Normal function returned after turning off and restarting the car each time.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 3,200 and the current mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact was driving 20 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred a total of five times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 3,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact was entering a residential driveway when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the ecu warning light. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed for the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

The car starts, drops rpms to 700 when put in reverse, then stalls while driving.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. After driving the vehicle for a two hour period, the contact stated the vehicle would begin to run hot and then the vehicle would stall. The contact stated after waiting for 25 minutes, the vehicle would start back up. The contact spoke with the dealer who advised the repair would be $550. The current and failure miles were not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall intermittently. The dealer made four attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 52,000 and the failure mileage was 40.

2008 Dodge Caliber r/t with 2. 4 litre, 5 speed manual tranny stalls while idling at red lights. Happened twice within 3 weeks.

The car started having stalling problems less than a year after purchase. Stalling problems are more common during rainy periods but could happen at any time. Most incidents happen while car is on idle, no movement, in the highway or at a red light. The car will vibrate and immediately stall or try to. Car has been taken to dealer under warranty but no reason for the stalling has been found; car is still under warranty. No recall notice is available at the Dodge personalize website. This car was bought at the military exchange new car sales in puerto rico but apparently was relocate from oconus europe and I am no sure how possible recalls will apply to this car. There is a NHTSA campaign id number: 08v528000 but I do not now if it applies to this car.

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While driving on suburban roads car would lose all power and almost stall, a red lighting bolt would appear on instrument panel. Vehicle taken to dealership throttle body replaced and pcm flashed. Second incident occured about one year later, this time on the freeway at approx 65mph lose of all power almost stall. Car taken to dealer, throttle body was not replaced however pcm was again flashed. Third occurence happend 09/18/11 issue was present in both city driving and freeway driving again taken to dealership and throttle body needs to be replaced and pcm flashed. This failure is highly dangerous due to the fact that is happens without warning on both city and highway driving.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while approaching a stop at a low speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics who diagnosed that the fuel pump, spark plugs, oil gasket, oil pan, vapor canister purge solenoid, engine management sensor and other parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. During initial takeoff, the vehicle would lose power and stall. On other occasions, while driving 5 mph, the vehicle would completely shut off or hesitate for a long period of time. The failure was intermittent and could not be duplicated. The vehicle could almost be restarted immediately after the failures. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer over ten times, but they could never duplicate the issue. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 53,000 and failure mileage was approximately 20. Updated 01/07/09. The consumer stated the vehicle would stall when the clutch was pushed in, or just running in neutral. The rpm's would fluctuate when idling. Updated 01/08/09.