10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$330
Average Mileage:
113,100 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace crankshaft sensor (1 reports)
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problem #3

Nov 152020

Caliber SXT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,000 miles

1st complaint on stalling or not starting🔷 REALLY EACH TIME THE SAME THING HAPPENS WE ARE TO REPORT THIS. THIS IS EVERYTHING THAT IS BEING REPORTED. I AM ALSO ESTIMATING MY PAST MILEAGE AND DATES. INCLUDING THE DIFFERENT TIMES OF COST TO REPAIR IT.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 sent to Kelly Blue Book ONLINE under Margee about bad lights. 🚙🚙🚙 I am NOT happy due to the problems I have had with this Dodge Caliber 2010. I purchased in 2011 using my retirement money to have my car. I just finished paying it off. First there was a recall on airbags, then no recall but history of air conditioning, heater overheating and smoking while driving on freeway at 60 mph, the company paid to fix it. NOW, ALL MY HEADLIGHTS & TURN SIGNALS & TAIL LIGHT ARE OUT. I replaced both turn signals about 3 weeks prior to this NEW issue. I was told by a mechanic it would be over $1000 for the part (computer fuse box) PLUS LABOR. It would be a few thousand dollars to fix it. Per KBB it’s not worth much more then that. I had heard something before about light problems, but never got ANY recall notice or information on it. I looked for a “recall on lights” there is none. The company claims this is NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. However, where we travel & live it is COMPLETELY DARK at night, no lights anywhere. And in the daytime we are REQUIRED BY LAW to DRIVE WITH OUR HEADLIGHTS ON, A SAFETY ISSUE. How and where can I find out how to get my vehicle fixed by Dodge who KNEW that there was a problem. Will only be happy when corporate fixes my 2010 Dodge Caliber, STX electrically system. 🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙 🔺Correction on today’s date, it’s 12/7/2020 NOT 11/7/2020🔻 FIND THIS UNDER COMPLAINTS IN DODGE CALIBER 2010 I’m having the headlight and taillight, blinker, brake light issues too here in Washington State. Today 🔺12/7/2020, I’m told by Chrysler to take to dealer and get a diagnosis. The the dealer Hazelwood in Bremerton should share with corporate and they will decide if it “qualify” on their dime, for repairs... I’m shock to see so many early complaints and STILL no recalls. IVE BEEN TOLD ITS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE, LIKE $1500 PARTS AND WHATEVER THE LABOR IS. The 2010 Dodge Caliber is NOT good for value due to this situation. So the value of my car is around $2500 - $3500. I’m so disappointed. We live in a state where the law requires headlight on during the day as well as night. We don’t have any public transportation either. No Uber, Lyft, bus services. 🔷And yes, this is starting to stall too, it’s happened twice. 🔷 I also had MAJOR problem with heater/air conditioning smoking. I was on freeway doing 60mph when I noticed the unit above my radio start smoking. I was lucky to be able to pull over and shut it off and sit until it cooled. No recall on this either. Yet MANY COMPLAINTS. Why is this Chrysler company NOT BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE for these repairs? Something is wrong here, especially since they only produce this car for a few years. I have to pay for a diagnostic too. It’s their product, why are we paying? If anyone knows where we can get help to pay to get this fixed please let us all know. If there are any lawsuits or class action law suites against the company I’m interested in joining as well.

Update from Dec 9, 2020: 🔺2nd complaint on stalling or not starting.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 sent to Kelly Blue Book ONLINE under Margee about bad lights. 🚙🚙🚙 I am NOT happy due to the problems I have had with this Dodge Caliber 2010. I purchased in 2011 using my retirement money to have my car. I just finished paying it off. First there was a recall on airbags, then no recall but history of air conditioning, heater overheating and smoking while driving on freeway at 60 mph, the company paid to fix it. NOW, ALL MY HEADLIGHTS & TURN SIGNALS & TAIL LIGHT ARE OUT. I replaced both turn signals about 3 weeks prior to this NEW issue. I was told by a mechanic it would be over $1000 for the part (computer fuse box) PLUS LABOR. It would be a few thousand dollars to fix it. Per KBB it’s not worth much more then that. I had heard something before about light problems, but never got ANY recall notice or information on it. I looked for a “recall on lights” there is none. The company claims this is NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. However, where we travel & live it is COMPLETELY DARK at night, no lights anywhere. And in the daytime we are REQUIRED BY LAW to DRIVE WITH OUR HEADLIGHTS ON, A SAFETY ISSUE. How and where can I find out how to get my vehicle fixed by Dodge who KNEW that there was a problem. Will only be happy when corporate fixes my 2010 Dodge Caliber, STX electrically system. 🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙 🔺Correction on today’s date, it’s 12/7/2020 NOT 11/7/2020🔻 FIND THIS UNDER COMPLAINTS IN DODGE CALIBER 2010 I’m having the headlight and taillight, blinker, brake light issues too here in Washington State. Today 🔺12/7/2020, I’m told by Chrysler to take to dealer and get a diagnosis. The the dealer Hazelwood in Bremerton should share with corporate and they will decide if it “qualify” on their dime, for repairs... I’m shock to see so many early complaints and STILL no recalls. IVE BEEN TOLD ITS GOING TO BE EXPENSIVE, LIKE $1500 PARTS AND WHATEVER THE LABOR IS. The 2010 Dodge Caliber is NOT good for value due to this situation. So the value of my car is around $2500 - $3500. I’m so disappointed. We live in a state where the law requires headlight on during the day as well as night. We don’t have any public transportation either. No Uber, Lyft, bus services. 🔷And yes, this is starting to stall too, it’s happened twice. 🔷 I also had MAJOR problem with heater/air conditioning smoking. I was on freeway doing 60mph when I noticed the unit above my radio start smoking. I was lucky to be able to pull over and shut it off and sit until it cooled. No recall on this either. Yet MANY COMPLAINTS. Why is this Chrysler company NOT BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE for these repairs? Something is wrong here, especially since they only produce this car for a few years. I have to pay for a diagnostic too. It’s their product, why are we paying? If anyone knows where we can get help to pay to get this fixed please let us all know. If there are any lawsuits or class action law suites against the company I’m interested in joining as well.

- Marjorie B., Belfair, US

problem #2

Feb 022016

Caliber SXT 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,221 miles

Just want to tell people about my quick easy fix for engine light with no codes on key dance. Change the Crankshaft Position Sensor. If you get an actual reader I believe it reads as 0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor A. I had the car going into slow mode on the highway, stalling on gear changing etc. Had Engine light with no code. Changed the Crankshaft Position Sensor with the help of a buddy who told be we probably could have just rubbed some alcohol on the old one, but once installed. Engine light was gone car runs like a dream. No problems in a few days now. Not expecting any either.

There is a youtube video that I wasn't allowed to link without being a member here I'll try and toss it in here. Who knows.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcvCkDjyAYo

Good Luck. I sure as hell wouldn't take it to the ummm , well you know. 1200 dollars later folks.

Update from Feb 25, 2016: Car is still running perfectly. Feb. 25. :)

- skuzziedave, Richmond, BC, Canada

problem #1

Dec 062015

Caliber SXT 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 149,000 miles

Second issue. Replaced Throttle body @ 100.000 Miles. Will need another throttle body. Car losing power on Interstate. Noise from Suspension. Will be replacing vehicle very soon.

- rentroc, Eaton, OH, US