U0402 on DODGE CALIBER
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"
"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."
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
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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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.
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Compare repair quotes
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