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Dodge Caliber repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 327 repairs.
Dodge Caliber electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 70000 mi US $300 |
Alternator failure. Alternator replaces |
| 1860 mi | Replaced tail light - moisture in lens |
| 7200 mi | Engine light came on. An audible click, click, click noise behind console. Front windshield wipers lag on left hand sweep. Took it to dealer, they kept it 2 days and could not duplicate the problem. I'll go back when it happens again. |
| 7250 mi | Engine light on again, shut it off. Battery dead next morning. Had it towed to dealer. Today they said it's the total integrated power module aka tipM. It controlls all electrical signals to everything, including wipers a/c and engine. It took over a week to locate a TIPM, apparently manufacturer has them backordered. Got it home, so far everything works. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 27000 mi | The front passenger door lock worked sporadically. Sometimes I had to manually lock or unlock that door. The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a bad actuator for the power lock and ordered a part. |
| 30000 mi | They fixed the problem. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 2000 mi | Stereo speakers rattled badly. Replace all four door speakers. (TSB) |
| 112700 mi US $280 |
Alternator failed, had to be replaced. |
| 7000 mi | Dealer replaced computer module that controlled the alarm system (beeping noise) when keys were in the ignition and the driver opened the car door.....it was malfunctioning. |
| 37820 mi | Replaced alternator under warranty |
| 59860 mi C $200 |
Passenger window was stuck open. removed door panel and used direct power to close window. ordered main driver switch |
| 80600 mi C $110 |
Replaced Battery |
| 109120 mi C $500 |
Started with a whining noise then the car ran like crap. Then the Charging light came on and I heard a grinding noise. |
2008 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 3000 mi | Air conditioner compressor not engaging. Dealer states R134 very low. Refilled and added dye in case problem returns they will be able to locate leak. Took 1.5 hours including engine oil change. |
| 9000 mi | R134 refrigerant leak, replaced filter/drier and hose to drier. Recharged system. So far air conditioning is now working fine. |
2007 Dodge Caliber
Engine not specified
| 37000 mi US $195 |
Wipers fail to shut off; stay in intermittent mode; Parts are on order since Mar 13, 2013; unk if new part will fix, cost below is for labor only |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 243000 mi US $75 |
cruse control senser |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 79000 mi US $300 |
Alternator went bad, wiring caught fire. This car is a POS |
| 86000 mi US $520 |
Car died AGAIN. Had to be towed AGAIN. Wiring to alternator had to be replaced. Did I mention that this car is a total POS? |
| 98700 mi US $300 |
Alternator made a loud grinding noise. Removed and replaced. |
| 46000 mi US $107 |
Alternator failed, serpentine belt broke. Car was towed to dealer, alternator and belt replaced. |
| 64400 mi US $100 |
AC recharged |
| 92000 mi | - Alternator was failing, CEL light on intermittently, mechanic confirmed it was failing. - AC Compressor failed, needed to be replaced, mechanic confirmed. - Dash lights functioning intermittently |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 84940 mi €900 |
Instrument panel illumination. |
| 2000 mi | Upon traveling over 4000' passes & returning to sealevel, car bucked hard after stops. Dealer said the software had changed air-fuel ratio. Software reprogram solved problem. |
| 21000 mi | The parts were delivered & installed to repair my rear window wiper. It functioned well after I left the dealer. However, it has malfunctioned again! |
| 15 mi US $16490 |
As soon as I drove it out of the dealership I noticed that nothing on the steering column was working, indicators, headlight control, wind shield wipers etc, as well as the digital display on the Panels. Had to have several relays replaced...obviouly bad |
| 1860 mi | Check engine light came on after block heater was first plugged in. They're not sure how to fix it. |
| 10000 mi | The horn ceased to work. The shop said that they had checked all of the wires and connections, but that they couldn't find the problem and that it may be with the main computer. They said that their main electrical mechanic wasn't going to be in until lat |
| 17000 mi | According to the service advisor, the rear wiper motor had stopped functioning because of a faulty setting in the car's computer; did not require replacing the motor. The issue was resolved. |
| 92000 mi US $900 |
Low beam out on passenger headlight. TPIM had to be replaced. |
| 149400 mi US $15 |
had to replace gas cap due to a vacuum leak which continued to trigger engine warning light |
| 153000 mi US $25 |
replaced wiring for front left headlight |
| 98700 mi US $650 |
A grinding sound was coming from the front of the car. It sounded like a roller coaster. Took the car in and was told the problem was either the AC compressor or the alternator. The alternator was replaced. |
| 53260 mi $300 |
alternator ball bearings broke. |
| 36800 mi £70 |
Tyre pressure sensor |
| 41000 mi £50 |
air bag light on |
| 13000 mi US $45 |
Seat heaters sometimes work and sometimes don't. Lighted cupholder lights don't always light up. |
| 14000 mi | Parts came in to repair seat heater. Installed successfully. Parts had been ordered for lighted cupholders. Installed successfully. |
| 19000 mi | Had parts installed in May for non-working seat heater. Problem started again in July. Found that there was a problem with a pin in the connector on the electric cable under the seat. |
| 155000 mi US $110 |
Power door lock on drivers door failed replaced solenoid |
| 40000 mi US $170 |
1. Headlight--must be replaced at shop. 2. Brakelight--just had them do it because in for headlight. |
| 54700 mi | A/C Power Outlet and Bluetooth |
| 21000 mi US $700 |
AC failed around 12k, compressor needs to be replaced |
| 25000 mi | AC never fixed |
| 46500 mi C $17 |
Cruise switch quit. I replaced myself in 20 minutes. Part cost $17 |
| 121520 mi C $75 |
REPLACED ALTERNATOR DECOUPLER PULLEY |
| 39700 mi US $100 |
Window switch went out. |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $70 |
Headlights started to fail. took to a shop and turned out the headlamps were failing low voltage bad headlamp, computer was able to store problem. Changed both headlamps and cleared the computer. all is well as I write this. |
| 8060 mi | defrost selector would not stay on windshield setting when cold outside (HVAC head unit replaced) |
| 9300 mi | In February 2006 the HVAC head control was replaced under warranty. One month later the cable for the temperature selector unhooked and was stuck on cold. The dealer removed the head unit and reattached the cable. |
| 18600 mi | Passenger side window would go down but not up. Dealer replaced 2 switches and a regulator under warranty. |
| 9920 mi | Air bag light came on and then turned off...loose connector |
| 32240 mi | A/C Compressor was making noise. A/C Compressor replaced. |
| 52700 mi | Driver side low beam headlight dead. Light bulb ok. Had to re-wire to get light. |
| 55180 mi | Passenger side fog light intermittent. Factory wiring faulty. |
| 66960 mi C $15 |
No start, no crank. Corroded connectors at battery - replaced battery connectors with new ones from Canadian Tire. |
| 67580 mi C $50 |
No start, no crank. Bad connection at battery - replaced battery connections again, this time with Dodge parts. |
| 75640 mi C $200 |
Battery replaced - no start |
| 77500 mi C $10 |
Passenger low beam not working, but high beam was working. Ended up wiring it off the driver low beam with a relay, and all works again. Problem with the TIPM, as running a new wire from the TIPM to the bulb did not fix it. |
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