The lights behind the dash went out without warning. There is no way to see speed in the dark. There are many existing cases online. Dodge immediately recognized the issue when called and was not concerned about safety issue.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control failed and the throttle light illuminated intermittently. The contact also stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 45 mph and stalled. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The contact was not sure if the electronic throttle control failure caused the vehicle to stall. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage is 67,793. Updated 02/09/12 the consumer stated a couple of months after purchasing the vehicle, it stalled. Updated 02/24/12

- Myrtle Beach , SC, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the engine rpms increased as soon as the vehicle was started. In addition, the throttle control sensor warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 81,000.

- Dalton , GA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT. The contact was driving 60 mph when the engine stalled. The throttle warning sensor illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.

- San Marcos, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to experience difficulty accelerating. The contact also stated that the brake pedal became difficult to depress and the throttle control indicator light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10V234000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The failure mileage was 80,500.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control light illuminated while driving 35 mph as the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle began to function as normal. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis and the vehicle also stalled during a few occurrences. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he was unable to diagnose the failure because the light was no longer illuminating. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 91,000.

- Sellersville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the electronic throttle control warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would decelerate independently. The contact shut off the engine and when restarted, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.

- Mineola, NY, USA

Gas pedal stuck on two occasion in same trip. The "smart pedal" feature failed to work as both gas and brake were applied to no result. Had to pull gas pedal up from bottom to correct. Have an appointment for service scheduled.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

While driving on Suburban roads car would lose all power and almost stall, a red lighting bolt would appear on instrument panel. Vehicle taken to dealership throttle body replaced and PCM flashed. Second incident occurred about one year later, this time on the freeway at approx 65mph loss of all power almost stall. Car taken to dealer, throttle body was not replaced however PCM was again flashed. Third occurrence happened 09/18/11 issue was present in both city driving and freeway driving again taken to dealership and throttle body needs to be replaced and PCM flashed. This failure is highly dangerous due to the fact that is happens without warning on both city and highway driving.

- Beaumont, CA, USA

I am not sure if this is the correct category as far as the elec.sability control the manual refers to it as the electronic throttle control when the light comes on. I have noticed that there is a recall for 2007 Dodge Calibers with this problem, but for some reason my VIN/vehicle is not included in the recall as well as many many others with the same problem. I am thinking they do not know who to notify because if they did you would have several complaint at this time. My 2007 Dodge Caliber has caused me problems and unsafe moments for sometime now. The vehicle will sometimes start with the electronic throttle control light on right off the bat other times you could be cruising over a bridge and it will come on and decide to go 2 mph if even that. I had an incident with my grandbaby where we were turning left across a lane of traffic and the car decided to go 1-2 mph it was a good thing that the on coming traffic was out there far enough for us to get across. I have not and will not drive the car since. I still have a car payment and insurance payment but cannot use the vehicle. I have been keeping up with the people on line and there is quiet a few that has had several scary situation like myself. There has been ones who have taken the vehicle in and the repair shop said there was nothing wrong.......then back out on the road they go and the problem happens again. One of these times someone will be crossing a very busy highway and could get in a bad wreck and die" we need your help???"

- East Wenatchee, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the electronic throttle control warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle would decelerate independently. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the alternator needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and the part was ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact was driving 5 mph and engaged the brakes when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the acceleration and crashed through the glass front of a gas station. The contact and two passengers were injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where they were awaiting a pending investigation. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Ashland, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 5-10 mph and attempting a turn, the vehicle rapidly accelerated. When the brakes were engaged the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle which caused a chain reaction involving another unoccupied parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy with the impact. The contact sustained several bruises to the body and a neck injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle sustained substantial body damages and was towed to a collision center. An independent investigator, who was referred by the manufacturer, inspected the vehicle and was unable detect an acceleration failure. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 10V234000 (vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal) however, the contacts VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 4/11/2011 updated 1/13/2012

- Staten Island, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that when he depressed the accelerator pedal, there would be a slight delay in acceleration and then it would suddenly accelerate quickly. The brakes only slowed the vehicle down slightly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that there was an issue with the accelerator pedal but was unsure of exactly what was wrong. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

- Berlin, NM, USA

I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT manual transmission. The vehicle has a cruise control problem which neither the dealership nor Chrysler will fix. The problem with the cruise control is it will turn off and not set if at or above 75 mph nor will it stay on if over 70 mph and the vehicle is experiencing a load like a hill. I was told that the vehicle was operating as designed however they checked my vehicle against one on the lot and could not get the one from the lot to produce the same action. When I purchased the vehicle the cruise control would not turn off for this reason. I am now afraid if I do use the cruise control that since it will turn off by it's self there is a possibility that it won't turn off which could cause an accident.

- Centennial, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while traveling 50 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position and the vehicle independently accelerated to 80 mph. The contact was unable to stop the unintended acceleration by applying the brakes. The contact repeatedly tapped on the accelerator pedal until it released. The contact had not experienced the failure before incident. The dealer advised that the failure was caused by a fractured piece of the accelerator pedal assembly. The contact believed that failure to be the same as NHTSA campaign id number: 10V234000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal) which the vehicle was included in the recall but not yet repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileages was 67,000.

- Golden, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 35 mph, both front axles failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under warranty. The contact also experienced problems with the radio and the problem was repaired by the dealer. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle suddenly downshifted. The contact believed the failure within recall 10V234000 (vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal) was the cause of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000 and the current mileage was 36,400.

- Toledo, OH, USA

I have 2007 Caliber. I received recall letter about accelerator. I immediately took it in to local dealer the paperwork stated they reprogrammed something with the temp. It is now a month later. Car started running hot a couple weeks ago. A few days ago I go to start my car up and the rpms ran up to 4 and stayed there without going down. It seemed like the gas pedal was stuck down. It stayed like this until I had to shut car off. Called dealer and they advised me to not try to drive and have car towed to them. Spoke with head of service and he stated that this in no way is related to the recall but this is exactly what the recall was for. They have had the car for a day now and still no verdict. I have approx. 62,000 miles.

- Hayward, CA, USA

Dodge failed to notify me of a recall on my gas pedal. Due to this the pedal stuck as I was driving the vehicle reaching speeds of 80+ on a back road. I contacted a dealer which got me in the next day but it was going to take a day to get the part in. So in the mean time I was suppose to drive my car on the roads so this could stick again and hope that I was as lucky as the first time where no one was hurt. Also there is other damage to the brakes and front end from trying to stop this but they are not going to do anything it has to come out of my pocket. Also since I did not feel safe driving the car for a day till the part came in I was going to have to pay for a rental out of my pocket or drive my car. So Dodge did not see any problem with me driving my car again. Does anyone else feel this was not a smart thing to do that this was unsafe. It is like sending a death trap on the road to kill someone. Dodge could careless about the customers or anyone's life.

- Smithville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while attempting to engage the brake pedal at 45 mph on an incline, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and was able to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes. He had to reposition the accelerator pedal in order to continue driving. The failure persisted four additional times on the same day. The dealer replaced the accelerator pedal and stated that the repair potentially would not prevent the failure from recurring. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer stated that they were unable to provide any assistance until the failure had occurred at least three additional times. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

- Sun City, AZ, USA