2010 Dodge Caliber Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 11%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 Dodge Caliber, 11% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Several times while driving, my car will decide to slow down and when I press the accelerator pedal, there is no power or acceleration. This has happened twice while crossing several lanes of traffic which was very dangerous. I don't get any warning lights on the dashboard, just loss of power. Also, when starting the car, sometimes after I have stopped turning the key, it continues to start on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #10845803, filed 2016-03, 90,650 miles“When I start my car, it starts just fine and then about 1-2 minutes later the engine check sign will come on followed by a red lighting bold on the dashboard. Once the red lightning bolt comes on either parked or driving in a city street or highway, the car immediately starts making loud noises, shakes uncontrollably and speed reduces, sometimes to the point where it shuts off while I'm still driving on the highway or city street. It sort of starts forcing itself to move while in motion. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281281, filed 2019-11, 145,000 miles“Driving under normal conditions on a city street while the car was in motion the electronic throttle control light came on the instrument panel and the car began to shudder and drag. I could not accelerate more than 25 MPH and the rpms were very high at that low speed. I had to immediately turn off and park the car. After turning off the ignition and waiting a bit I tried to restart it. The etc light remained on and safe operation of the vehicle was not possible. I had to have it towed to a mechanic and serviced. There have been two incidences in 6 months. 3/28/2018, 8/14/2018. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119966, filed 2018-08, 128,000 miles“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 not flat on pavement. It was as if it wanted to start and was making starting noises and it had to catch and then start up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662996, filed 2014-12, 79,000 miles“Takata recall . I had a bad experience on the way home from visiting family about a hr from town I was driving had my air on cause it was extremely hot out side I drove going about 60 to 70 adverage then transmission temp light come on car start slowing down cant go any faster nothing seen gadges going all the way up and nothing foot was all the way down no power so I pull over scared wat the hell wrong with my transmission wat did I do I had no power shut off my car for 20 min point was I was driving on a major highway and for this to happend had no power to my car I could of got hit…”
NHTSA complaint #10995258, filed 2017-06, 13,600 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Caliber
32 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Caliber
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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