Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for a routine service, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe corroded and both front ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
2007 Dodge Caliber body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise under the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the undercarriage was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear suspension and the front under carriage needed replacement for rust damage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contacts owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the frame of the vehicle fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the front subframe fractured due to rust. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the subframe and sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would veer to the left lane when the steering wheel was released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear cross member was compromised due to rust perforation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. After the vehicle was taken to have a front wheel alignment, the technician informed that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Engine cradle is completely rusted out on our 2007 dodge caliber sxt. I have never seen something like this on a car that's not too old. Looking at the engine cradle it has a hole about 12 inches round and along the engine cradle support or whatever its called that sticks up in the air welded to the cradle ...updated 07/30/15 *bf the consumer stated the part was replaced at not charge. Updated 08/13/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise near the front of the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle and discovered that the entire subframe had excessive rust and fractures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had excessive rust and fractures and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 35 MPH, cross member and the subframe fractured causing the front drive side tire to fracture and turn inward. Due to the failure, the vehicles steering and driveablity were comprisied. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic and commented the subframe and the cross member had rust through rendering the vehicle undriveable. I will be contacting doge requesting recall status. Local dodge dealers - service departments contacted, the repair is covered under a "memo" until march, 2017 and unlimited mileage but is not listed as a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving at 40 MPH, there was an abnormal noise that came from the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe and sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 30 MPH, cross member and the subframe fractured causing the front passenger side tire to fracture and turn inward. Due to the failure, the fender and the door were rubbing on the bottom each time the door was opened and closed on the front passenger side. The contact further inspected the vehicle and noticed that the subframe and the cross member was full of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact heard an unusual noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver and passenger side undercarriage had excessive rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
My sub frame was crumbling the mechanic said ! I brought it in to the mechanics garage, for noise in front end mechanic says the sub frame is eaten away so unsafe to drive he wouldn't let me take the car, he couldn't believe it didn't fall apart while I was driving it ..what ! I take care of my car I had no idea ,this should not have happened this car is not old !
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle veered to the left and right uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the entire under carriage was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal became stuck causing an unintended acceleration. The contact also stated that the front driver side door handle and locking mechanism fractured and the door could not be secured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the door hinge needed to be replaced. No further information was available on the conditions of the vehicle. The initial failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The sub-frame on my caliber is rusted out. This is only 6 yrs old, and dodge say there is no warranty.there will be fatalities if this is not corrected on these vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While having an oil change performed, the technician notified the contact that the rear subframe was rusted and deteriorating. The technician stated that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
No accident the tech told me that the caliber is notorious for having a horrible suspension system because the car is too heavy for the frame. Replaced lower control arm bars, struts should have been replaced at 36,000 miles, replaced inner and outer tie rod ends, twice within 1/1/2 year, struts still bad. The vehicle is a accident waiting to happen. Chrysler just keeps ignoring these issues. Said they are going to extended the warranty only on the crossmembers, however that part directly relates to the3 lower control arm bars and I already replace. Http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/dodge_caliber.html.
I have a 2007 dodge caliber and the sub frame is so rusted through that it cracked while my son was driving it. Thankfully he was coming home and it happened couple minutes from home. I cannot believe a car, that is only 7 years old, can rust so severely in such a short period of time. I cannot believe dodge has not issued a recall on this. What are they waiting for? Are they waiting for enough people to get into accidents and possibly kill somebody, before the recall this manufacture defect? They must have some really good bean counters. When I started looking on the internet, I was shocked to see so many complaints from people with the exact same problem as I am having, and their cars were younger then mine. I was shocked to find out that there have not been any recalls issued for this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that he was concerned that the rear lower sub frame could fail due to a failure that the previous owner experienced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the sub frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The car would not steer with any controllability. Upon 2 different independent mechanic inspections we discovered the lower ball joint was so worn/loose if I had continued to drive I could easily have lost a tire. The entire underframe is corroded and I was told it would have to be replaced soon or it would also become a safety hazard in the near future. Dodge has to be aware of this problem because after conducting some research on my own I have found hundreds of 2007 caliber owners with almost identical issues to mine. Hoping no one gets hurt before they realize what a serious risk this type of low quality manufacturing is...
Just filing a complaint about substandard manufacturing of my vehicle cross member parts. Substandard material was used and severe corrosion is a result. Chrysler has a recall for repair. Could pose safety issues if parts rust completely through.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the technician discovered that the front section of the sub frame was corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
When I was driving in town at speeds around 25-40 MPH I kept hearing a clicking noise beneath the drivers seat, especially when I made turns. I took it to a shop and they lifted it up. Turns out the entire suspension carriage was rusting and rotting. The clicking noise I was hearing was rusty pieces of metal rubbing against one another. We took it to a dealership and they said that the AC condensate line was directed to the subframe/undercarriage of the caliber. The water was pooling and causing it to rust. I'm grateful we found out about it when we did instead of having the whole bottom of the car fall out from under us when we were going at a high speed. This seems to be happening to many of the dodge calibers right around 7 years. We have photos of the damage. Unbelievable.
I noticed a periodic clunking sound coming from underneath. Upon inspection by the dealer, the k-bar or k-frame, which is the part that holds the front suspension together, was found to have completely rusted through. It is completely rotten. Chrysler was contacted and will not help with thus $1400 repair. The vehicle has only 64000 miles on it. I have never had to replace this part in any vehicle I have ever owned. This is a serious safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair when he noticed that the entire sub frame was completely corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 88,595.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, he was notified that the engine cradle was completely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 153,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the front and rear of the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, he was notified that the engine cradle was completely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.
I was told by meineke that my engine's subframe was so corroded that the car was unsafe to drive. The mechanic told me that it was very unusual for a car this young to have a corroded subframe. I learned from online research that corroded subframes are a frequent complaint with dodge calibers, possibly because of the placement of the air conditioning unit. There was no recall. I immediately replaced the subframe at a cost of approximately $1,000.
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