Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that upon his daughter taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, she was informed that the engine cradle had began to rust underneath the subframe. Due to the failure, several holes were formed within the engine cradle. The contact then notified the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was never added to the manufacturer recall list for the failure. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The dealer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2007 Dodge Caliber body complaints
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Front subframe failure due to premature corrosion caused loss of control of vehicle which could have LED to an accident involving serious injury or death a sit happened while turning left onto the highway and subsequently the failure cause damage to the front axle
My front carriage that holds up the engine and tire alignment outside shell rusting out on the back side.
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.
The vehicles subframe was all rotted and drivers side tire practically fell off while it was being driven. Contacted dodge and they said because there wasn't an open recall there was nothing they could do about it. My question is was there a recall on my particular vehicle if so when/where was it fixed. We bought this used and have no prior information on it. If this vehicle wasn't included on previous recalls it should have been and they should fix it now.
Tl* 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.
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.
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
Started hearing a loud banging noise whenever I would hit a bump or turn left coming from drivers side tire. After getting home, I checked and the entire subframe is rusted out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle showed major corrosion to the undercarriage. The contact stated that while her dad was driving there was a vibration with the vehicle and the rear wheel felt as if was about to detached. The driver noticed underneath the vehicle both cross member were corroded with holes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not part of a recall. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. The consumer submitted photos of the vehicle.
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.
While in for routine annual inspecton was informed by mechanic that front subframe on vehicle was rusted to the point that it would not pass inspection. Was informed that this was a common problem with these and other chrysler vehicles. Was also told that the problem was common enough that chrysler had extended the warranty for this repair. Contacted local dealership and was told warranty had expired and would not be honored, even though safety was a factor. Given that this is a common problem it should be corrected with a recall.
While getting maintenence done on my car, I was informed by my independent mechanic that my front and rear sub frames have rusted through and the car is no longer safe to drive. This is an existing issue with this make and model and a recall needs to be issued for the many caliber owners experiencing this same issue. Dealerships will not honor the former warranty although safety is at stake.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving at low speeds, the contact heard knocking and clunking noises from underneath the vehicle when driving over bumps in the road. The contact took the vehicle to tate chrysler jeep dodge frederick (5629 buckeystown pike, frederick, md 21704, (301) 663-6126) where it was diagnosed that the inner and outer tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 30-45 MPH over a bump in the road, the contact heard an abnormal screeching sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stopped to inspect the vehicle, but there was no physical damage present. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to a sibling's home where it was noticed that the engine cradle was severely rusted. The failure caused the front wheels to almost separate from the subframe of the vehicle. Sawyer motors (166 ulster ave, saugerties, ny 12477, (845) 247-5027) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. No assistance would be offered. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and provided case number: 64699050. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. *tr *bf the consumer provided photos of the defect.
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that during a routine check-up, it was noticed that the rear subframe of the vehicle was rusted from the inside out. The contact also stated that the engine made a lot of noise. The contact called shottenkirk chrysler jeep dodge at 888‑344‑9954 (located at 2301 e washington st, mount pleasant, ia 52641) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
While driving my son heard an abnormal noise (squeaking and clunking) was coming from under the car by the driver side wheel. Upon investigating when we grabbed the stabilizer arm on the right side it had significant movement. We grabbed the left side for comparison and it did not move. We followed the stabilizer bar and found that the point where the bushing attaches to the subframe had cracked off. While looking at the subframe closer it has significant corrosion/rust (a lot more than a vehicle with 120k miles should have). We contacted chrysler and they were willing to "warranty" (even though it is outside the warranty period) the front and back subframe however they would not cover any parts that attached to the subframe. We were told that if any bolts/parts that broke were our responsibility which could cost up to $2000 which is half the value of the car. So with chrysler covering the subframe pieces and labor (estimated $1000) technically the vehicle is totaled (combined total repair costs $3000 on a car worth $4000)....and now an 18 year old kid no longer has a car. The rest of the car is in great shape and should have easily gone another 80k miles at a minimum. Such a shame to scrap/part out a vehicle at 120k miles for a manufacturing/quality deficiency.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While the contact was changing the oil, he noticed that the front subframe was rusted. The contact called griffin's hub chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 5700 s 27th st, milwaukee, wi 53221, (414) 325-3333), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that during routine maintenance, it was informed by the independent mechanic that the sub frame had corroded and it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. The engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,978.
My husband was driving home from work and the k member just broke as he approached an intersection. It is now on a trailer unable to be driven.
The car is in motion. The cv axle pulled out because of the rusted sub frame. The car has 137,000 miles on it and the rest of the car is not rusty. This is a safety issue and my girlfriend could've been hurt. She has kids that could've been hurt if they were in the car. This should be a recall issue. Reimbursement or a portion of my $1300 would be greatly appreciated back.
Front subframe is rusted so badly the bolts are barely attached to the steering column, so car is unsafe to drive. Mileage: 126,000. Dodge customer service claims they extended the warranty through 2016 to fix this, but I did not receive notice as I had bought it used in 2014 from a non-dodge dealership. Independent mechanic is quoting $1200 to repair, including $700 for the subframe itself from chrysler. This appears to be a known issue from many other dodge caliber owners, so there should be a safety recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed that there was excessive rust on the rear subframe. The maintenance work could not be safely completed due to the rust. Jim shorkey chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (located at 13230 us-30, irwin, pa 15642, (412) 872-2400) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 279,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was being repaired per an unspecified failure by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the undercarriage was rusted and could not be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. *tt consumer stated spoke with corporate about undercarriage ( about 4 months past extended warranty expiration) approved repair. Took it to the repair shop but the shop did not have any notes from corporate. On 12/18 driverside ball - joint rusted and snapped, had towed to dealership. Contacted corporate 4 times but no response. Consumer also has issues with both front door hinges rusted out, back doors are starting too, they're difficult to close at half way shut.
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. I have already replaced engine oil pan that rusted and was leaking. Transmission oil pan replaced. Rusted and was leaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While operating the vehicle, the front suspension and steering wheel suddenly shook and vibrated. In addition, the steering column made a popping noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front section of the subframe experienced severe rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While having the front wheel aligned at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the front cross members were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Front and rear cross members as per x58 and revision x59 rusted notice sent july 14th 2014 to have inspected for rust dealership inspected and found no rust reinspected august 23 2018 rust found dealership stated out of extended warranty x58 no goodwill assistance available cause of extended warranty expiration.
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