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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 72,610 miles
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I I have changed multiple times the sway bar links and had to put on new struts twice. There was supposed to be a recall on the cross member bar and when I took it to be fixed the dealer would not honor the recall on the bar. It is now making once again a popping sound in the front drivers side and I am wanting to once again get the recall on the car that was supposed to be fixed before.
- Litchfield, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at 3-5 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle near the driver's side front tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,500.
- Rockford, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was an abnormal ticking noise. In addition, while exiting the highway the front axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame and front of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was towed to midway Dodge (4747 S pulaski rd, Chicago, il 60632, (773) 376-8060) where the diagnosis was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that upon turning the steering wheel or driving over a bump, there was an abnormal noise coming from the driver side of the vehicle. Upon taking the vehicle for an oil change, an independent mechanic discovered that the crossmember bar on the front end of the vehicle was severely corroded. There were no warning lights associated with the failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the corrosion was a known defect and to call the manufacturer for additional information. The contact called zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of downers grove located at (2311 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515), larry roesch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram located at (200 w grand ave., elmhurst, il 60126), and dupage cdjr located at (433 E North ave., glendale heights, il 60139), where the contact was informed that the manufacturer provided an extended warranty on the vehicle however, the warranty period had expired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the same information. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 160,133.
- Westmont, IL, USA
Common subframe corrosion on low mileage 2007 vehicles causing extreme safety issues while driving. Was warned by auto shop that this is common and renders safety issues to driver as entire engine could drop when driving or wheel separation, that could cause severe injury or death. No recall or warranty issued to me. This should be a safety recall as common as it is.
- Auke Bay, AK, USA
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- Jersey City, NJ, USA
Have a 2007 Dodge Caliber with 90K miles. My wife recently went to get it inspected and come to find out the front and rear crossmembers and subframe components were terribly corroded. Needless to say it was not passed. It's started shaking while driving, alignment is off according to tire wear. I've read tons of complaints and see they issues not a recall but a 10 year extended warranty on this issue. Curious as to when this was issued and if my car falls into that
- Memphis, NY, USA
Feels like the car is going to hit a corner or bump and the whole front and tires are gonna come off. Also the gas cap light keeps coming on followed by the engine light. For some reason my gas cap keeps opening itself like there is air or pressure literally unscrewing it. The gas cap happens when parked
- Long Beach, CA, USA
Rusting through on front subframe cross member stationary
- Kenosha, WI, USA
Vehicle rusted front and rear sub frame with perforation, while driving car, a clunking sound started to occur from underneath. The car began to feel unstable to drive and is especially bad when turning corners or hitting a bump. After taking it to a shop the mechanics informed me that the K frames or sub frames were completely rusted and would need replaced, vehicle front sub frame rusted through with holes and excessive rusted components in rear suspension components. Cause. Excessive corrosion due to normal exposure to environment and normal driving conditions. My vehicle was excluded from a recall. The vehicle was built with the same parts as the vehicles that got covered by the existing recall. And has identical corrosion failures as the vehicles included in the recall
- Bolingbrook, IL, USA
I washed my car for the first time and that is when I noticed my cars frame is rusted out. There is a big hole in the middle of my frame that is near the motor. I have to drive it and it sounds like it's going to break in half. It is worst when I hit a bump in the road, like speed bumps. My car has 106K miles the body has little to no rust. I've owned it only a few months.
- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While reversing out of the parking lot, the contact noticed an abnormal noise under the vehicle. The contact immediately took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe had a lot of corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (terry henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 1935 S defiance St, archbold, oh 43502, (419) 445-2576) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact mentioned that the ball joints were replaced five times by an independent mechanic at 30,000 miles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 100,011.
- Wauseon, OH, USA
Takate recall. I just GT new tires and the front arms need to be replaced is there a recall on them
- San Lorenzo, CA, USA
My 2007 Dodge Caliber's subframe is severely rusted and there's less then 80,000 miles on the car. A car that new should not rust so bad in such a short amount of time. The warranty on the car should be a recall because the subframe is so rusted that it's dangerous and too unsafe to drive anywhere. In addition to the car being a safety hazard, the subframe is very expensive to fix thanks to the amount of time it takes to remove the subframe. With the subframe gone bad, the rusted out subframe also damages attached parts of the car. The struts in the rear and front have gone bad due to the subframe's erosion.
- Massillon, OH, USA
Had creaking noises from front end, as I was inspecting noticed the front crossmember severely rusted with holes. Did a google search and found numerous complaints. Also found a campaign from Dodge stating there was an extended warranty on both the rear and front subframes/cross members. I had already replaced the rear. I contacted Dodge and was told there are no longer any campaigns or recalls that are active for my Caliber. I stated that the front sub frame has rusted beyond its life and my vehicle has less than 145K miles. I also asked if they would provide assistance in its repair as it is a major safety hazard. They replied with, since all warranties are expired and no recalls are in effect, they would not help or provide any assistance with any repairs.
- Menomonie, WI, USA
Rear sub frame rotted cause vehicle to almost tip over
- Pawtucket, RI, USA
Failed state inspection do to rusted front and rear sub frame with perforation.vehicle has 138 321 miles. Reference Chrysler action # 23-012-14. Recall/extended warranty
- Londonderry, NH, USA
While driving car, in my extremely busy city, a clunking sound started to occur from underneath. The car began to feel unstable to drive and is especially bad when turning corners or hitting a bump. After taking it to get a power steering line leak repaired, the mechanics informed me that the K frames or sub frames were completely rusted and would need replaced. I bought this car used in hopes of giving it to my teenage daughter when she gets her driver's licence next month. After looking for recalls, I see that the extended warranty ended just last year. I need to get back and forth to work and I cannot afford the repair. At only 119,000 miles this should be on the recall list. This appears to be a common issue among Dodge Calibers and is very unsafe!
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Lower front sub frame rotted out cracked and was never notified that it was recalled in 2017
- Rome, NY, USA
- Phila, PA, USA