Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was observed in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
2007 Dodge Caliber body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician noticed that the entire subframe was rusted through. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,624.
Where do I start! From day one we have had issues with this car. Cruse control didn't work, brought back to dealer the first week to be fixed. One month later, front speaker went out, another trip to the dealer speaker was replaced. At 34,611 miles, car was stuck in park, would not shift at all. Towed to dealer, replaced stop lamp. At 35,031 miles, front end making loud knocking noise, you guessed it, another trip to dodge, lower control arms replaced. Skipping to january of 2017, car now has 124,000 miles loud crunching sound coming from front driver side. Thought oh, another ball joint needs replacing, which has been replaced in january of 2016, along with more control arms, sway bar link, and struts, about $1200.00 in all. Took this pile of crap to local merlin's shop, showed me the rotted cross member with large holes in it, completely rotted through, back cross member was in bad shape as well. Absolutely disgusted with this car, traded it in for a 2011 chevy and got $ 500.00 which was pretty generous. How could dodge not recall this issue, my wife would drive this 5 days a week 40 miles a day on the highway, lucky she could of been injured or worse, she always said the front end was not right, this has been rusting out for years. I guess safety is not a priority with their customers, they never sent any warning out to have this checked out. I will never ever buy another chrysler/dodge or jeep product.
Crossmembers front and rear subframe are rusted through and perforated. Damaging front end parts by instability...car unsafe to drive. Car just purchased from unsavory car dealer...
My husband was driving and I was the passenger. 12/23/15. The car was a 2007 dodge caliber. Approx 80,000 miles on it. No prior accidents. A car turned into driver side. My husband was not hurt. Both cars going approx 10 miles an hour. I was hit with air bag. I received a broken rib, new bridge completely knocked out(or should I say in.). My back, neck, ankle still give me a lot of pain today. My body bruised head to toe. Concussion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the front sub-frame had experienced severe corrosion. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The crossmember is rusted and has a huge whole in it. I get regular oil changes at the dodge dealer, with no mention of the crossmember issue. Started hearing noise in front end took to mechanic and informed of issue. After some research found 10 year extension of warrenty on this part. Went to get replaced and found other suspension issues caused by the severe rust, which they will not cover. Vehicle not safe to drive and the cost for us to fix is more than the worth of the car!! At this point have no trade in value for car...
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 40 MPH, the subframe fractured on the vehicle. In addition, the contact replaced the tires on three occasions and the rear wheel bearings were replaced three times. Furthermore, the ignition switch caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed and repaired by a dealer and an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the k frame prematurely rusted with extensive corrosion and there was a noise when turning coming from the lower front of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was rust on the wheel frame near the drivers side tire wheel framing as well. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,680.
Extensive corrosion front and rear cross frame membrane. Making vehicle dangerous to drive. Dodge knew of the problem and extended the warranty but did not inform all owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact observed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Crossmember detached from vehicle while driving causing loss of steering due to front drivers wheel and axle becoming detached. Took out control arm,cv joints , transmission cooling lines. It left skid marks in pavement where the tire dug in. Actually ripped the tread on new tire. Come to find out this is an extended warranty through dodge. However if your not the original owner of the vehicle you may not be notified because it is not a recall.
Yesterday I had my car checked for a leak. This was fixed and the mechanic told me that my engine cradle is rusted through. They had me look at the undercarriage and I could not believe what I saw. I take good care of this car, it has always been garage kept with suggested maintenance checks taken. This is also very frustrating to me as I just had my car fixed (new manifold along with valves, gaskets, o-rings, oil change, radiator cap and radiator flushed and re-filled) by a dodge mechanic and was not informed about this. The car was seen at dodge in february (re-checked in march and april) then taken to another mechanic in june. Thankfully I took the car somewhere else or I might have had an accident, malfunction or other issue. How do I get this issue taken care of...it should not have rusted out like it did. Not with the kind of care I give to my cars.
My 2007 caliber is parked I will not drive it because the frame is rusted out so bad it is not safe for me and my kids. My mechanic told me to not drive. This car is not even 10 years old it definitely should not be rusted like that! Very disappointing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving at an unknown speed, the frame of the vehicle fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,476.
Rear subframe is rotting and unsafe to drive. License mechanic inspected the vehicle.
The front cross member on this car has significant corrosion causing a large hole and loss of integrity based on a dealer inspection. It has not actually failed at this time. The estimated repair cost from the dealer is $1209 including $665 for a replacement cross member. The manufacturer has stated to me that this is not covered under warranty because the vehicle was originally sold in canada. I own another 2007 caliber and this same problem was acknowledged to be a defective part. A letter was sent requesting that I take it to the dealer for inspection and possible repair. The dealer recently completed the repair on that vehicle at no cost to me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the sub frame had to be replaced due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.
I noticed that my car was making crunching and popping noises when I turned so I took it to my mechanic, who told me that my crossmember underneath the vehicle was severely corroded and needed replaced. And to not drive it unless absolutely necessary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing an inspection, the technician noticed that the front crossmember underneath the vehicle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,601. Updated 05/10/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under warranty. Updated 12/11/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing scheduled maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the frame was severely rusted and the struts could not be changed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair and it was discovered that the entire subframe was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic recommended the vehicle be driven only short distances due to a potential safety risk. In addition, the front passenger and driver side control arms were replaced on a separate occassion. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was rusted and detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front end frame was replaced, but the failure occurred on the rear of the vehicle as it began to rust from the inside out. The rusted frame caused the vehicle's tires to lean outwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. No warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the anti skid and ABS warning lights illuminated without warning. All of the instrument panel lights also illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear ends of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who approved the repairs performed by another dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While attempting to have routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by the independent mechanic that the cross members were completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact noticed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud abnormal noise emitted underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the front frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Had the car inspected by local mechanic and found the front subframe was rotted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle by an independent mechanic, it was brought to the attention of the contact that the vehicle's cross member had rust holes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods, and cross member failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,092.
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