2008 Dodge Caliber AWD problems

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · 47,500 miles · PA

My 2008 dodge caliber would not pass inspection 2 weeks ago. The rear cross member is rotted out, the front control arms are also in need of replacement. There was a k frame recall on 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012, but not 2008. The car was unsafe to drive and it has ruined my new tires. I drove the car back to my house and parked it. It is going to cost me $2000 for repairs. My extended warranty expired january of 2018.

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Body, Electrical · WI

Coming home from a trip and stopped to put gas in and it was night time and the dash lights would not come on. It happened 3 times now. I do not like driving home with a flashlight. Also the other problem we have is we had. Our oil changed and we're told that the front subframe is rusting out and the oil pan will need to be replaced soon

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Fuel system · NY

When fueling car gas intake cuts off repeatedly. Takes at least 10 minutes to put gas in car. Happens consistently 7 - 8 months.

Filed Jan 22, 2016 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · IA

Electronic throttle control picture came on dash as I was trying to start car to leave from my home. Car shut off and does the same thing again and again. Dont want to run battery down. Car still in garage at home.

Filed Aug 27, 2015 · Electrical, Seats · 97,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber awd. The contact stated that the wiring in the heated seat failed causing the seats to overheat leaving a hole approximately 7 inches behind the seat. The contact stated the rear of the seat was warm and an abnormal odor was detected. In addition, the wiring in the steering column failed causing the wiper blades to fail and the windshield wiper fluid to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the main wiring in the steering column failed and the heated pad, wiring, zone, cover, and seat would need to be replaced. The steering column was repaired; however, the overheated seat failure had not been remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Suspension · 56,708 miles · MD

While getting a maryland state inspection on a low mileage (56k) garage kept dodge caliber the car failed due both the front and rear subframe had excessive rust, fractures and holes. Both the subframes crossmembers will need to be replaced. There is a recall on the 2007 for this exact issue but it is not honored on the 2008.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 129,000 miles · OH

Car wouldn't start because of defective tipm. I often travel the freeway and was experiencing a brief pause in the fuel systems while trying to accelerate. After research I have found that this is a common issue with a variety of dodge model cars and feel that this could be very dangerous to the public in general. I feel the implications that this type of system failure has on these models as well as their safety feature is numerous. I also quite sure that the company is well aware of its defects, yet they are doing nothing to protect their consumers.

Filed Dec 2, 2014 · Acceleration · 56,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber awd. While driving 70 MPH, the cruise control was activated and the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact was not able to deactivate the cruise control. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · WI

Vehicle starting making a sound. Was determined that the transmission was in need of replacement.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 63,000 miles · PA

Had to replace the wish bones. And am on my 5 th set if tires since may of 2012. Which are not cheap at $130 a piece for the cheapest. Alignment is always off and tires have to be pumped every couple months.