STARTED MY CAR THIS MORNING AND LET IT RUN FOR AWHILE(5 MIN) UNTIL RPMS WENT DOWN, ITS 12 DEGREES OUTSIDE, I DROVE THROUGH MY PARKING LOT MAYBE 20 FT AND THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS AT FIRST BUT I RESEARCHED WHILE LETTING MY CAR IDLE IT SORT OF PULSATED. WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE IT WOULD BARELY MOVE, THANK GOD I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AS I WAS ABOUT TO GO TO WORK. I'…
2010 dodge Caliber electrical problems
moderate 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
PURCHASED THIS CAR FOUR MONTHS AGO WITH 79,300 MILES ON IT. WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS IT STARTED ACTING UP, NOT WANTING TO START. I WENT TO THE ADVANCE AND THEY CHECKED THE BATTERY, STARTER, AND ALTERNATOR. MACHINE SAID REPLACE BATTERY SO I DID FOR $150 WITH 5 YEAR WARRANTY. LEFT AND WITHIN AN HOUR STILL DID NOT WANT TO START. SEEMED LIKE IT WAS PRONE TO DOING THIS WHILE SITTING UP OR DOWN HILL AND …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO, THE RADIO, HEATER, AND AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE RADIO WOULD SHUT OFF AND MADE A POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED AFTER REPLACING THE AIR BAG MODULE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO ED MARTIN CHRYSLER DODG…
HORN ISNT WORKING AT ALL. CHECKED HORN TO SEE IF IT WAS BROKEN , REMOVED AND TESTED ON ANOTHER TRUCK, THEY WORKED. CHECKED FUSES AND THERE IS NO POWER TO ETHER FUSE. THERE IS NO HORN RELAY. IT IS PART OF THE TIPM. THE RELAY IS ON THE TIPM UNIT. VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WHEN I FOUND OUT THE HORN FAILED.
POWER IN VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRAIN 47 MILES FROM MY HOUSE GOING 60 TO 75MPH AFTER GOING 75 TO 80 MPH TEMPERATURE OUT SIDE IS ABOUT 50 DEGREES. THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL THE RADIO POWER WENT OUT. AFTER THAT I TESTED TO SEE IF IT WERE THE LIGHTS STILL WORKED AND UPON TURNING THE LIGHTS ON ALL LIGHTS IN THE CAR DIMMED COMPLETELY. I WENT 28 MILES TO MY APPOINTMENT WITH NO ACCESSORIES ON T…
WE PURCHASED VECHICLE 2012. HAVE HAD NUMBEROUS FUSES BLOWN; FRONT BLINKERS AND LIGHTS REAR BLINKERS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALSO THE PLUG IN WHERE CIGGERATE LIGHTER. ANOTHER ISSUE IS WITH CAR RANDOMLY NOT STARTING. TURNING OVER FOR 5-10 SECS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALTANATOR TWICE, NEWER BATTERY AND STARTER. AT ONE POINT IT DID WORK. THE CD PLAYER AND CONTROLS PANEL GOES BLACK WHEN INSERTING CD IT FLICKER…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 dodge Caliber?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 26 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
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