2007 Dodge Caliber: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 18, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 150,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Body · 170,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Sep 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 141,016 miles · ID

This is my third time that this car has not started. For no reason with a new battery it won't turn on and has no power at all. No power to the lights, locks, radio or dash. Now it has low power and when it's turned off with no key in the ignition it's making a ticking noise every 30 seconds. I have to wait again to get this jumped and I want out of this vehicle. I've replaced the battery twice in this car within 10 months and the fuse box doesn't work for the right headlight. I don't know how to get out of this car without the dealership coming after me.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Body, Steering · 124,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Transmission · 82,500 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that there was a knocking noise coming from the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transfer unit was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but recurred shortly thereafter. The dealer then diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The repair of the transmission did not remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified but denied any assistance with repairs. The failure mileage was 82,500 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Suspension · 00

I own a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 50 km, I heard a knocking noise coming from the front suspension. At the time I thought nothing of it because I hit some bumps in the road and thought it might of been my brakes, but later that week I had it in for an oil change and they looked at the front end for me and the technician stated that the control arm, outer tie rod ends and ball joints would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because I could not afford to fix it on my own as I am a single mom and in school as a full time student. The vehicle only had 76000km. This is ridiculous for chrysler to be selling vehicles with these kind of parts ..every forum I have been on for the 2007 dodge calibers these are the main parts to be replaced. I even contacted the dealerships in the province of newfoundland and they told me, you would not believe the amount of replacements done for these parts. Just as well if I had of bought a toyota, at least they owned up to there mistakes on the parts etc..chrysler is making a killing on sales of these parts...whatever you do, don't buy a dodge caliber......my lesson is well learned..first time I ever had a dodge and it is my last time..if the [xxx] thing don't kill me first..or is that what it will take for chrysler to wake up and do a recall on these parts. Well I am giving some news reporter a call and broadcast this across the nation..see what happens then to chryslers image....disgusted....almost two 2000.00 plus it will cost me, not to mention the wear on my tires and there is more money....could of been an accident!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 29, 2011 · Suspension · 67,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing state inspection the mechanic noticed the front passenger side lower ball joint and control arm needed to be replaced because they were defective. The contact stated while driving a knocking noise could be heard coming from the right front of the vehicle at any speed when driving over a bump in the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Engine · 53,000 miles · MD

Engine has constant 'rattle'; sounds just like a diesel engine now. Started as a ticking sound while car idled, ticking grew into a growl after starting the car, now roars upon acceleration and grinds/knocks loudly when stopped while in gear--quite embarrassing at red lights. Forum has indicated same problem as an alternator pulley. Visual inspection detects source of noise on left side of engine (looking in under the hood) where the 7 belts are spinning--hard to tell which one is the culprit but the alternator post makes sense. Please visit that particular comment at http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/[email protected]@.f0f6bb2/187#msg187; and that was page 20! Many owners are experiencing this problem, and now I'm afraid to drive on the highway in fear of a breakdown or power loss (I've lived through one of those before by the grace of god). That site recommended that I post the complaint to you, to do something about it for not only myself (I.e., just take it to the shop and spend money I don't have for workaround fixes that won't solve the problem), but for others who loved the car they purchased but are now regretting their decision (*therefore please issue a recall to encourage daimler chrysler to review their engineering recruitment and performance). Thank you for your service and purpose in this economy. :)

Filed Mar 21, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 60,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the control arm, outer tie rod ends and ball joints would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Engine · VA

My 2007 dodge caliber has been in and out of the shop 8 times (invoices enclosed). And 5 of the complaints were about the rattling my engine was making. Nov 11 ? Rattling on passenger side also a ticking noise in the passenger side. Result: tech found missing bolt on fender causing the rattle. Nov 30 ? Rattling noise in engine area; also rattling noise when on incline and accelerates result: no service performed ? Unable to duplicate. March 28, 2008 ? Engine making noise rattling noise on the passenger side. Result: no service provided ? Unable to duplicate customer concerned, they suggested a part for my vehicle. They ordered it and called me when the part was at the shop.) april 12, 2008 -they replace the exhaust mid-pipe isolator, re-torqued the mid-pipe clamp. April 17, 2008 ? I told them the car is still making rattling noises and they typed ? Customer states veh. Making noise in front of the veh. Result: they erased & reprogrammed gpec powertrain control module with new software. They told me my car was fixed I took it on a test drive. They did not fix the problem. I never took the car home with me. It stayed in the shop for another week.) april 23, 2008 ? Customer states veh. Making rumbling noise at 1500 RPM. (this has been the same complaint over and over again.) result: idler pulleys causing excessive vibration. Replacement of the idler pulleys. Now, the rattling is minimal, however I still hear it, constantly, and the nerve wrecking ticking on the passengers side of the car. I told them now that the rattling is minimal the engine still does not sound right (straining) and now there are other noises that can be heard while driving. This car has cut off on me while making a turn and has almost stalled on me, now, three times.. I wrote daimlerchrysler a third letter -please take action under this act: virginia motor vehicle warranty enforcement act. I hope they take this car back... I don't feel safe driving my daughter or myself around in it.