10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
70,102 miles

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problem #7

Jan 042021

Caliber

  • 101,000 miles
Front subframe is rusted out with visible holes. Manufacturer only extended warranty and did not issue recall. I just found out and tried to get it repaired but extended warranty is expired and they will not cover costs. Tons of owners complaining about this as it is listed as front and rear crossmember corrosion (X69 warranty extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber & Jeep compass/patriot> tons of owners are furious and trying to get help on this serious issue that can easily result in a catastrophic accident and even death.

- Gurnee, IL, USA

problem #6

Sep 172020

Caliber

  • miles
Frame rusted, broke and damaged the vehicle. Total loss.

- Oregon, WI, USA

problem #5

Feb 012019

Caliber

  • 88,116 miles
Suspension cross member frame, struts, bushings & sway bar. Took car in for routine oil change. Mechanic inspected car & noticed severe rusting on front cross member. So, bad that my car was not safe to drive. I was told there was a recent recall from Dodge that had expired in 2018. I never saw this recall notice. I did get the airbag recall notice & took my car ro Dodge to fix in spring 2018. They could have fixed the crossmember at that time. The mechanic also had to replace struts, bushing & suspension stabilizer sway bar as a result of the rusted suspension cross member.

- Plainfield, IL, USA

problem #4

Mar 172018

Caliber

  • 120,560 miles
Frame where lower control arm bolts on rusted through and cracked. Wheel on front driver side suddenly lost alignment while driving straight down a road in lansing. I'm lucky it didn't come completely off as I was driving at 45 mph directly after driving at slower speeds with many turns in East lansing.

- Owosso, MI, USA

problem #3

Feb 152015

Caliber

  • 109,000 miles
The front passenger side door won't shut right, when you shut you have to do it hard or it won't latch then when you open it just pops open.ive had it in the shop where I bought it and they said it was just off balance and readjusted it but it never helped.I just read on this website that the rod in the door has been recalled

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

problem #2

Nov 012015

Caliber

  • miles
When its rains it leaks from the sunroof into the light. Struts are out ABS light on brakes have been fixed

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 032014

Caliber

  • 72,039 miles
I had took my car to get service at jiffy lube with a air filter and oil change. When driving to school I slowly started to notice a strange smell and decided to return to jiffy lube. Well on my way the problem increased and smoke and flames started appearing, that's when I quickly got out the car and called 911. I had only made it a block away from reaching jiffy lube when incident occurred.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA