Problems with 2007 Dodge Caliber EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I first lost the low beam on my driver side head light. i replaced the bulb only to have the same problem. later that day i was stopped at a red light, my car then stalled out. i put it in park and restarted it. the check engine light started to flash there was little to no power. i managed to pull my car off the road put it into park then restart it again. the check engine light stayed on but was not flashing. i got my car home. i count my blessing that my car didn't die while going at highway speeds. or lose all the lights and cause an crash. i'm worried to drive it now but i have no choice if i want to keep working. this is a very common issue from what i have read. the totally integrated power module needs to be recalled before it kills people. it is unsafe and causes the car the become a death trap for the driver and all the people around it. *tr

Water got into tail light, froze and made right turn signal inoperable. *tr

I noticed that my left (driver side) headlight was out. so i replaced the bulb, which would be the obvious reason for the light not working. however, this did not fix the issue. after further inspection and discussion with a mechanic, it turns out it's the timp that is bad and causing the driver side headlight not to work. in addition, after doing more research online it appears that this issue is more than common with the 2007 dodge caliber. i can't see how a recall has not already been filed for this issue given it is a huge safety hazard if one's headlights don't work at night. in addition, it causes someone to be pulled over. *tr

My car drive side light is not working and the brakes keep having problems. *tr

I own a 2007 dodge caliber sxt. back in march of this year, the driver's side headlight went out. after replacing the bulb, it still did not work. i looked online for some potential enlightenment as to why and found a multitude of message boards and consumer websites stating this is a common problem with the 2007 dodge calibers. it starts with losing a headlight and then escalates to loss of power to the headlights, blinkers, hazard lights, windshield wipers, and sometimes the heating/cooling system and/or radio. initially, in march, i hadn't experienced that yet. today, i was driving through a city at approximately 30mph when i went to take a turn and noticed my right blinker wasn't working, so i tried the blinker for the left. that too was not working. neither were my hazard lights or windshield wipers. i was far from home and afraid to shut the car off, for fear it would not restart so i kept driving home cautiously, trying not to change lanes. it began pouring rain and i was on the highway. i had no headlights, no wipers, and no blinkers or hazards to signal i was going over into the breakdown lane. once in the breakdown lane, i was not easily visible to the other cars speeding by because of the amount of rain and the fact that i had no hazard lights to rely on. i could easily have been hit or hit someone else while trying to navigate through the rain to safety with no working blinkers, hazards, headlights, or wipers! the worst part is, this is a startlingly common issue with the year, make, and model and dodge is not offering a recall for this issue with the tipm (totally integrated power module), where the problem is stemming from. the dealership wants to charge me $99 for diagnostics and then over $1,000 for a new tipm. i want to start a class action lawsuit to get dodge to recall all of the vehicles having these safety issues caused by the tipm failure!!!! *js

My car started making a noise and idling high last year. it started cutting itself off and eventually it wouldn't start. i replaced the alternator and battery. now less than a year later 2014, the low lights don't work and it is starting to make the same noise and cut itself off. now i'm being told its the total integrated power module. *tr

Passenger headlight not turning on. after replacing bulb it powered on one or two more times then would not turn on again. after much research i have found that the tipm is the result, and that it is very expensive to fix. since headlight have to pass safety inspections and the tipm appears to be faulty, this should be considered a recall! *tr

On my way home from work i stopped at a light and my car jerked and acted as though it was about to shut off and my check engine light came on and then the car would not accelerate very well. i went back to my work and had the mechanic check it (i work at a school transportation) and the light said it was the crankshaft position sensor so i got it replaced and it did nothing so we went ahead and replaced thr camshaft as well and it worked for a week or so then started off and on. my headlight also stopped working and i replaced it 3 times before wondering what the heck! i just recently was cited a ticket due to the light and since i was not able to fix it i had my license suspended and was driving without knowing and ended up getting pulled over again but instead of explaining that my car sucks i was arrested and put in jail for a couple hours so now i have two court dates coming up one for my fix it ticket not getting fixed and another for driving on suspended because of not getting the part fixed so it is starting to become a major issue for my whole life in general. my car dies at almost every stop light and if i go over 2rpm it will not acclerate. i had to replace major parts such as; motor mounts, struts, pistons, calipers, brakes, batteries, etc in just the short time ive owned the vehicle which was very hard for me since i dont make much money. the car is wired very odd and my father is my go to mechanic but he couldnt figure out some of the parts. i dont have the finances for the tpim and figured it would be recalled by now since its a major problem with most calibers so i stuck it out but now i dont know whats going to happen. as of today, august 24, 2015, my car is not running since it lost all power last night, first the radio stopped, then the ac stopped blowing, then the lights that work started to dim, and then it just died. please help!!!

The vehicle had numerous throttle issues and air conditioning issues that numerous auto service shops were not able to fully take care of. when the vehicle was at a stop and the accelerator was pressed, lightly and normally the car would accelerate inappropriately and kind of jerk forward. in addition, when turning and the accelerator is pressed normally the car would seem to lose power and seem to glide into the turn and then jerk forward. these throttle issues were never fully explained or fixed. after a while the car dash started flashing a red electrical bolt and the car would shutter and shake and lose all power. initially, when this occurred i was able to just turn the car off and wait and then turn it back on and it would function for a while. also, if the car was idling at a stoplight or parked the electrical bolt would flash and the car would start to shake. after some time the vehicle's left low beam headlight went out. when replaced it still did not work. the vehicle's alternator and battery were checked and found to be functional. within a week after this occurrence the vehicle could not be started without a "jump" and even so would lose power once parked and could not be started again. i returned the car to the auto mechanic, specifically an auto electrician, and was told it was the totally integrated power module that needs to be replaced at a cost of $700 plus labor. in response to this i researched the part and came across numerous people with the same problem and the same eventual diagnosis. the car has been essentially undrivable and unsafe. there was the constant worry that the electrical problem would happen while on the expressway and cause very unsafe conditions for myself and others on the road. it is my opinion a recall needs to be issued for this problem. *tr

The tipm is bad, and apparently it's a problem with these vehicles. recall them to be fixed properly! thankfully, mine is only a headlight, but i've read where all of a sudden everything goes and the car will only go 40 mph. *jb

The driver's side headlight stopped working after flickering on and off for a few weeks. i checked the wiring, changed the bulb, checked for loose connections and all fine. did some research and found that the totally integrated power module (tipm) is the cause. it appears from what i have seen that numerous people who have calibers and pt cruisers have experienced the problem. the two ways i have seen to fix this is to buy a new tipm for $500-$800 dollars, not installed, or rewire it to the passenger light which may cause a fire. this is totally unacceptable! to rely on a $500-$800 part to make sure a headlight works? dodge needs to be forced to recall the part or provide owners available options at cheaper rates! this is very poor and i hope that nhtsa will assists the 1,000's of owners who are experincing this problem. thank you!

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the low beam headlights on the driver's side of the vehicle failed. the contact was able to use the high beams only. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, where the headlights were replaced however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure was not reported to the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 69,500. the current mileage was 70,000.

Driverside headlight went out have replaced bulb, mechanic look at it and noone knows the issue. it will only work on high beam. *tr

The left headlight low-beam does not work. have been stopped 3 times by police for warnings. have replaced light bulb with new bulb and it still only works on high-beam. took to auto service center, they also tried to install a new bulb, but it to did not work. tried tip of removing both battery cables and holding them together for 10 minutes to reset computer code. that also did not work. from searching the internet on this problem, i find that there are many of these vehicals with similar problems. i think these should be recalled by chrysler because it causes a safety issue when driving at night or during the day when it is raining. *tr

Left low beam cut out while driving. i replaced the bulb, still not working. next day, abs, esp, brake, traction control lights illuminated. i checked all fuses and found nothing. i replaced all fuses just to be safe, still nothing. i called the dealership to ask what the problem could be. i mentioned the low beam and he immediately said that the tipm needs to be replaced. he stated that he had replaced 3 of the same model that month. after being told the cost of the repair, $ 1,200, i was upset. this is a costly repair. there are numerous complaints found on the internet, especially the dodge forums, with these same issues. many people believe that this is a safety issue and it really is. i have not had the part replaced, but after reading a few complaints of the right low beam also failing, i will not drive this car at night or during adverse weather conditions. i really feel that we as consumers should not be required to pay for a part or its replacement, when the car was built with faulty equipment. hopefully, dodge will admit this and issue a recall for the tipm before some gets hurt or even worse. *tr

Having electrical issues with the low beams on the headlights. it started as one light not working, then went to both lights not working. we have to use the high beams at night. the car is due a safety inspection and will not pass due to the lighting problem. there's also issues with the electric windows not operating and the check engine light comes on. i have spoken with chrysler about the problem and they will not do anything because our warranty has run out. they did say that if a recall were to happen i could get reimbursed. we do not have the funds to fix it. *tr updated 11/29/12

Low beam headlight on passenger side will not turn on took into a shop and they said that it is the tipm telling the light not to turn on so in other words its a bad tipm. i was made aware that the part would be close to $1200. i've researched this issue online and i see that it is a very common issue. the other day the driver side decided to turn off as well. what happens when i'm driving in the dark and the one headlight that i do have decides to turn off and i get into an accident. a recall needs to be set into motion on this part. apparently the tipm causes many issues other than just what i'm experiencing. *js

Low beam headlight on passenger side will not turn on but the high beam works fine. have checked wiring and fuses and it seems to be the tipm. took into a shop and they said that it is the tipm telling the light not to turn on so in other words its a bad tipm. i was made aware that the part would be close to $1200. i've researched this issue online and i see that it is a very common issue. i am now starting to have issues with what i think is a bearing gone bad, still trying to determine this. today as i was almost home, my charge system light came on. when i got home, so turned car off and let it sit a few minutes, turned the car back and no issues. the 2007 dodge caliber seems to have issues. i wrote to dodge about the headlamp issues with no resolution or that they acknowledge there is an issue. from reading the forums today, it seems my lights or issues may get worse and possibly loose my life or cause a horrible wreck before all of this over. dodge needs to take the responsibility for all of these issues and recall them so we are not out the huge sums of money that is required to fix this. i am currently unemployed and no unemployment compensation as of yet, i am afraid my once reliable car will just quit on me one day when i least expect or cause lose of life. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the daytime running lights failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

I have had constant problems with this car. my key abruptly stopped working last year and i have to pay $500 because the dealership said the computer could no longer recognized my key so i had to get a new one. my gear shaft began to jam and i had to pay $200 to get a chip replaced because it was shot. now my totally incorporated power module was shot today when i took it to get checked at the dealership today. the cost is estimated to be $1150. i am sick and tired of all the problems this car is presenting in my life. *tr

While driving my car at night my right headlight went out,replaced bulb and discovered new bulb does not work,problem was diagnosed as a bad totally integrated power module,so a $20.00 lamp turned into a costly $1200.00 repair, what if all lights went out? as i investigated this issue it is very common on chrysler/dodge vehicles, this occurrence of failure can and will be a danger if you encounter failure whiling driving at night and lose all lights or other components, i believe chrysler /dodge should be held accountable for this failure in their design of this necessary component in their vehicles and a safety recall should be ordered! thank you *tr

2007 dodge caliber - totally integrated power module (tipm) unit issue low beam headlights stopped working while operating vehicle. only high beam lights work. local garage diagnosed problem as faulty totally integrated power module, with a repair cost of $1225. headlights are a necessary component to the safe operation of a vehicle. dodge ought to look into the issue of faulty tipm units and the safety implications inherent in failure of the component. the safety of the families traveling in vehicles manufactured by dodge ought to be of the greatest concern. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance when applying the brakes and the brakes would emit a loud squeaking noise. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v196000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub), but the vin was not included. also, the exterior headlights would illuminate intermittently. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs. the failure and current mileages were 53,000. updated 1/13/12*lj the consumer stated the high beams would come on, but when she hit the dimmer switch, the dim lights would not come on. also, the tail light was not working properly. the dealer stated there was water in the light assembly. updated 02/2/9/12 updated 03/07/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the passenger's side headlight failed without warning. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated control module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the part was on back order. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 137,000. the vin was not available.

Problems with the totally integrated power module. my head lights are not working properly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that at engine startup, both the high and low beams failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised to the contact the fuse box failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.

I bought a 2007 dodge caliber in april 08, it had 12,00 miles on it. it now has 70,000 miles. it is making a loud clicking noise in the front end. i can feel it in the steering wheel and on the floor board whenever i make a turn or go over a bump. i do not have a warranty, and the dealer wants 75.00 just to look at the car. also, while driving with my small child, my turn signals, high beam headlights, and wipers just stopped working. i have looked at hundreds of other complaints about these same issues, but i do not know of any recalls for these same issues. this is an extreme safety issue while driving. i am not sure how i will be able to pay for these problems with the car. wondering how dodge can get away with these same issues happening with thousands of calibers and them not be held liable to fix it at their cost? will never buy a dodge again! thank you, and i hope to see recalls very soon for these issues! *tr

The brake lights come on at will. the car can be parked for hours then suddenly the brake light comes on, draining the battery. i have replaced the brake light switch but the problem still exists. *js

4 sets of headlight have blown on the car in the last 6 months. then my gears aren't shifting correctly because it's making a clicking noise which has been heard by several people. also the steering wheel clicks when you turn it on occasions. on a 2007 dodge caliber sxt2.0. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the low beam headlights failed without warning. the contact also stated that she drove with the high beams while driving at night, however, eventually over a period of 3 years all of the exterior lights including the brake lights had failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the tipm module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

i bought a used 2007 dodge caliber about 18 months ago. it had about 27,000 miles on it. i love the car except for one major problem. about six months ago(car now has 46,000 miles and out of warranty) i got stopped by a police officer. he informed me that my rear brake lights weren't working(third brake light worked ok). i brought the car to the dealership i bought it from so they could diagnose it. i was told it needed some kind of software upgrade and was going to cost me because the car was no longer in warranty. i lost my job shortly after buying the car and told the dealership i couldn\'t afford to pay. they did some type of reset(free of charge)and said it might not last. the other day i got stopped again, finding out my brake lights weren't working again. i'm still not working so things are even tighter than before. i called dodge to see if they would help me out. he said he talked to the dealership and they told him they would have to diagnose it. because it was an electrical problem they might need the car for a couple days and the charges could be quite high. the guy at dodge said the best he could do is pay half of the repair. i told him half wasn't going to help so i guess my only option was to drive it like it was. my intension was to keep the car for another year and buy a new dodge but if this is the way they operate i guess i'll buy another brand. he said he would keep on record in case i changed my mind about splitting the charges. i told him he should keep it on record so when i get rear ended i can say i tried to do something about it. i'm still out of work and still driving it without brake lights. it's just a matter of time, but what can i do? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber sxt. while examining the vehicle the contact noticed that moisture was building up inside of the vehicles brake lights. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired. there were no prior warnings. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer. the failure mileage was 55000 and the current mileage was 77000.

Faulty turn signals in my 2007 dodge caliber not functioning properly along with my hazard lights, there have been no injuries to this point put in could lead to it because the driver behind or on the side of you doesn't know when you are making a turn or are trying to merge with traffic. *tr

In november of 2008 my left passenger headlight stopped working so i went to have the bulb replaced and was told there is no power going to the outlet. so i tool it to a shop to see what is going on and they stated that the relay for the light is bad. this is a very expensive fix that after two years i am still not able to afford. i was told this is a dealer only part and they would have to replace all the wiring so it would be around $700.00. *tr