2007 Dodge Caliber Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“While driving on the highway my windshield wipers started going very slow even though they were on high, eventually stopping all together during a heavy rainstorm causing me to have very poor visibility. I assumed it was a bad wiper motor but it ended up being the tipm( control module). Judging from all the forums on the internet, this is a very dangerous, exspensive , common problem that needs to be addressed before someone gets in a serious accident.”

“A couple of weeks ago I was on my way to work and turned on my signal light to make a turn. When I turned my signal light on I noticed that the interior overhead light went on. I found it strange and thought my door may have been opened. A few days later on my way to work the signal lights were no longer working. This is where my serious concerns began. I have a 30 minute commute to work and switch lanes or make turns quite often en route. It gets worse. …”

“Ir conditioning compressor failed and was replaced under extended warranty in january 2013. New A/C compressor installed, but A/C clutch fell off fourteen months later as I was turning a corner. I was told that because of the compressor failure, (which one was not referenced) there are metal shavings in the A/C coolant lines and the entire system needs replacement. Service adviser stated that he has received multiple complaints of this and that I will be unable to use vehicle defrost due to this and it is the snowiest time of the year. …”

“First heavy rainfall of the spring, travel in rush hour traffic toward seattle. I had not had to use my windshield wipers on anything but intermittent for several months. When needed for the heavier rains and traffic this morning, the wipers failed to work in the primary wiper function (continual operation-neither slow or fast). It was necessary to hold the wiper control arm in the down position to keep the wipers working thus not allowing me to keep two hands on the steering wheel. …”

“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. …”