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U0402 on DODGE CALIBER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2008, 2009

What U0402 Means on Your DODGE CALIBER

Real DODGE CALIBER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Driving car at ~35 mph - entire dashboard indicator lights come on - vehicle immediately slows down to 5 mph - no power when pressing on gas - rpm to up to 3 or 4 (like i'm driving 80 mph) malfunction indicator light and trans oil temp light comes on - almost rear-ended because of drastic reduction"

— 2008 DODGE CALIBER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 01/14/2013

"I was driving down the road and the vehicle just stopped. then when i started it, it would only go 5 miles a hour. almost caused me to get into a wreck with my 3 yr. old granddaughter with me. i had a code reader put on it and it reads u0402-implausible data received from tcm."

— 2009 DODGE CALIBER owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/15/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of U0402 on DODGE CALIBER

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2008
1
2009
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

U0402 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026