2007 Dodge Caliber: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Oct 14, 2024 · Suspension, Wheels · NJ

My car is at 69739 miles and the control arms and the front and rear subframe is rotted out

Filed Mar 24, 2023 · Body, Suspension · IN

Rear suspension rusted and broke during operation; control arm, tie rod and/or wheel bearings rusted and broke during operation causing vehicle to lose control

Filed Apr 8, 2022 · Suspension · 133,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front end of the vehicle emitted abnormal sounds and the vehicle was vibrating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger's side and the front driver's side tires were wiggly and the front lower ball joints had failed. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the front subframe was severely rusted and had a hole. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear subframe was severely rusted as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2020 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · MI

The vehicle had steering problems for over a year; it would get looser with any bump you hit. Multiple front end parts were replaced almost every 3 months. I had just finished putting new tie rod ends, cv axles, wheel bearings, brake pads, and sway bar links in the front end. Also had a front end alignment and tire rotation done. While driving the vehicle down the road 15 minutes after being repaired the steering gave out and the front left drivers side wheel collapsed and bent in. The car was towed home and was noticed the subframe had cracked and rusted out. It was a 2007 dodge caliber sxt with 130,000 miles on it. Owned it for 6 years and had nothing but front end problems and the suspension. I had over $5000 worth of repairs sunk into it within those 6 years.

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 43,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. Additionally, the brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The contact that the driver's and passenger's side ball joints and tie rods were replaced several times at brandywine chrysler jeep dodge ram (3807 kirkwood hwy, wilmington, de 19808). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000.

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 Aug 7, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 100,011 miles · OH

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.

Filed Sep 21, 2018 · Suspension · 145,000 miles · IA

Struts and ball joints have been replaced 5 times since owning this car the past 5 years. Currently being repaired after subframe broke while I was driving. Did some research and apparently this is a huge issue. Not only while I was driving when it broke, I had my kids with me. While making a left hand turn onto a busy street I heard a loud 'snap' and lost all control of my car.

Filed Jun 2, 2018 · Body, Steering · 150,000 miles · MI

I was changing the oil of my wife 2007 dodge caliber when I looked over and saw that the lower control arm was completely almost completely cracked through the middle portion of it. A day prior my wife mentioned that the car was driving a little weird. This could have been extremely dangerous for my wife and other motorist if it failed on the public roads.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Suspension · FL

Passenger side control arm lower ball joint came apart and threads on ball joint was damaged

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 130,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving in a parking lot, the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a light pole. The air bags deployed. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (canandaigua chrysler dodge jeep, 2591 rochester rd, canandaigua, ny 14424) where it was diagnosed that the control arm failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the crash; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 130,000. *see voq 11090513*

Filed Apr 27, 2018 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · NY · crash

Control arm broke and axle snapped. The car was inspected in september. Alignment. New tires. I was unable to steer or stop. Seems the frame cannot support the weight of the car. The manufacturer is aware of this problem. This happened very unexpectedly. I had been on highway all day. Broke at home depot parking lot less than 1 hr. After exiting expressway. *see voq 11090509*