Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 35 MPH, both front axles failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under warranty. The contact also experienced problems with the radio and the problem was repaired by the dealer. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle suddenly downshifted. The contact believed the failure within recall 10v234000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) was the cause of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000 and the current mileage was 36,400.
2007 Dodge Caliber suspension complaints
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The 2007 dodge caliber sxt is extremely hard on its suspension and steering components. I was told it is normal for the ball joints and tie rods to almost fall off after 50k miles. The warranty I purchased will not cover the cost of repairs because in their opinion it is normal wear and tear on the vehicle. I believe it is not normal for this problem to occur. Looking at similar complaints online I think dodge should consider this a safety recall.
3 year old 2007 dodge caliber. Flat tire on highway, when new tires were purchased following morning tire tech. Showed me why my tire had a huge hole worn on the side. Right and left lower control arms so badly damaged they suggested I did not drive the vehicle until it was fixed. Until flat tire not one issue with car. No vibration, pulling or anything to lead me to believe there was a major issue with my suspension. What a huge safety concern. Dealer estimate repairs at over $1032.00 mostly highway miles driven, what a shame this has not been recalled. Research online lead me to find 15 other similar complaints with same dodge vehicle.
Had tie rod ends replaced by the dealer 4 months ago. Now, 4 months later, the dealer is telling me that I need to have the steering gear, and lower control arms on both sides replaced. The car only has 65,000 miles. There should be no reason for the lower control arms or steering gear to be replaced at such low mileage. Dealer said the car is unsafe to drive. Same thing they said 4 months ago when the tie rods were replaced. Why wasn't the control arm issue noticed when I had the tie rods replaced? I have seen numerous complaints that have to deal with the lower control arms. This is not some freak accident. It is an ongoing problem with no help from dodge/chrysler. If there are so many complaints, why is this issue not being looked into a little more carefully? If they want to stay in business much longer they should be dealing with this issue promptly.
Ball joint failure at 50,000 miles. Wore out tires . Replaced ball joints and tires.
Was involved in a pd crash when a piece of tire tread appeared in my lane and I struck it causing my engine to have complete failure. When the car was at the dealership being repaired, shop personnel advised me that my front suspension (control arms, etc.) needed replacement. I had in may, 2010 (mileage approximately 87,000) noticed a looseness to the front end of the vehicle. When I go over rr tracks it sounds almost like a clunking or grinding in the front end. I know it's not my brakes as I have had them looked at. What is the problem with dodge? I have read numerous complaints on this website in regards to the suspension problem that I am also having.
2007 dodge caliber sxt having ball joint/tie rod/control arm failure at 53,000 miles. Replacement of all parts at 1000.00 expensive. Vehicle is only 3 yrs old and have read numerous complaints about this as a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact was traveling 30 MPH when the vehicle began to exhibit and unusual vibrating noise from the vehicle interior. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front lower control arms would need to be replaced. There were no prior warnings of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 41,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000. The control arm bushings were rotting away from the control arms. Updated 04/15/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 30 MPH she applied pressure to the brake pedal and heard a squeaking noise. The failure recurred intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the tie rod was replaced. Approximately 6 months later the failure began to recur and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the brakes were repaired. The failure continued to recur. Approximately 1 year later the vehicle was taken back to an independent repair shop where the brakes, tires, tie rod and ball joints were repaired. The failure continues. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I own a 2007 dodge caliber sxt. In early 2009 I was told by my dealership that the right lower balljoint needed to be replaced and that it was very dangerous to drive my vehicle. My car only had 45,000 miles on it. I took it elsewhere to be replaced. As of september 2010, the dealership advised me that the left lower balljoint now needed to be replaced as well as the front fea that contains the recently replaced rt ball joint. My car only has 77,000 miles on it. I took it to another mechanic which advised me that ball joints should not have to be replaced this early on. I then did research and found others with the same issue. There are no recalls and I think this is a defect that lies within dodge. They are putting people's safety at risk!
Lower ball joints and control arms are defective on 2007 dodge calibers.
2007 dodge caliber. Ball joints and tie rods failing at 52,000 miles. Very premature. The dealer said the vehicle was not safe to drive off the lot.
I bought a 2007 dodge caliber in april 08, it had 12,00 miles on it. It now has 70,000 miles. It is making a loud clicking noise in the front end. I can feel it in the steering wheel and on the floor board whenever I make a turn or go over a bump. I do not have a warranty, and the dealer wants 75.00 just to look at the car. Also, while driving with my small child, my turn signals, high beam headlights, and wipers just stopped working. I have looked at hundreds of other complaints about these same issues, but I do not know of any recalls for these same issues. This is an extreme safety issue while driving. I am not sure how I will be able to pay for these problems with the car. Wondering how dodge can get away with these same issues happening with thousands of calibers and them not be held liable to fix it at their cost? Will never buy a dodge again! Thank you, and I hope to see recalls very soon for these issues!
Noticed rattling in front end when going over bumps. Problem diagnosed during an oil change by a national company. The estimate included right control arm and ball joint. Took car to local mechanic who I have dealt with for over 20 years. He stated the right ball joint needed replacing but control arms were fine. Had right ball joint replaced.
Had to replace struts at 46,000 miles, then at 59,000 had to replace lower ball joint with control arms, was told no to drive car until it was fixed because it was very dangerous, the vehicle is a 2007 dodge caliber. Also know of 3 others in small community that have same problem, with same car. Also courtesy dodge in altoona pa, knows of problem with the calibers and are doing nothing about it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated the tires were wearing prematurely. The tires were replaced at an independent tire facility twice within one year due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the lower control arms were causing the failure and would need to be replaced. In addition, the dealer advised there was a failure within the lower ball joints. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal rattle coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the front passenger side ball joints and tie rod were replaced. The failure recurred but on the driver side. The contact was able to secure a future appointment with the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000 and the current mileage was approximately 41,200. Updated 9/22/10 *cn the consumer stated the left front control arm and bushings were replaced. Updated 09/24/10
2007 dodge caliber purchased used a year ago. Vehicle now has 38,000 miles and needs both right and left lower control arms. Also have many brake problems with my 2008 dodge grand caravan (13,500 mi.) I try to support american companies but shame on me..never a dodge again!
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic for unrelated issues the contact was informed that the front passenger side strut was destroyed and both front lower ball joints have excessive play. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 48,600.
I was leaving work and driving home on the highway when I started hearing a strange noise then began smelling burning rubber. I pulled off the highway and heard something fall from my car I got out and seen that my coil spring had broke and began digging into my tire. I mainly do highway driving so I don't hit to many bumps. I own a 2007 dodge caliber sxt which I purchased from a used car dealership in feb 2010 and the spring broke around june 15 2010. No one carries the parts besides the dealership and they told me that they are on back order for 2 weeks so I take it that this happens alot.
I have a 2007 dodge caliber sxt that I have owned for just over 3 years. It has 38,000 km/23,612 miles on it. I took it in to the dodge dealership today to swap out my winter tires for my summer tires. When I picked it up, I was told by the mechanic that the lower ball joints on the front need to be replaced because they are worn. In fact, he told me that this is a very serious safety issue and I should get these replaced immediately. He then told me that the warranty had just expired and that the cost to replace these would be approximately $1000.00. He said that the clunking noise in the front end indicates that this is true. I do not hear any clunking noise and my vehicle runs and drives very smoothly. I have not pursued this matter with dodge yet as at the moment I am in shock. This vehicle is a highway driven vehicle and used very seldom in the city. The roads that I drive are paved and very well maintained. I drive the speed limit and in no way, shape, or form, abuse this vehicle. The vehicle is practically new given the very low mileage. I just wanted to document this problem in case there are other caliber owners out there who run into this problem. Not only do I not have $1000 to replace the ball joints, I now have the stress of knowing that my vehicle is dangerously unsafe to drive.
I own a 2007 dodge caliber sxt. Recently took it in to be repaired because car was pulling severely to one side while driving and making bad grinding sounds. Mechanic discovered the inner and outer tie rods and also the ball joints on both sides in the front of the vehicle were so deteriorated that he deemed the vehicle undriveable until repairs were made. In his official opinion they were the worst he had ever seen that did not result in the tires falling off. After doing research on the dodge caliber models I have seen that this is a common problem with that make and model of vehicle. What happens when your tires fall off at 65 MPH on a highway? I do not want to be driving when that happens. No this problem has not LED to a death yet, but do we really need to wait until it does before chrysler is forced to upgrade the parts on their vehicles? $1000 worth of parts and service on a 4 year old car is ridiculous and to know that because they chose to use low quality parts that could have resulted to my tires falling off at 65 MPH is unsettling.
I purchased my 2007 dodge caliber august 2007. Nothing happened until the warranty was up. Here is what has happened and mileage. 40,000 right front strut 45,000 left front strut 50,000 outer tie rods replace l and r 55,000 ball bearings and lower control arms have to be replaced 65,000 replace 2 sensors that are not communicating so car is stalling and now hot water spraying on my foot when gas is pushed down and burnt my foot this car should of had many more recalls than it has. Dodge/chrysler has done nothing to help me with these costs and now I am stuck.
I have a 2007 dodge caliber sxt that I have owned for almost 2 years. I was told by a mechanic today that the ball joints on the front need to be replaced because they are dangerously defective and if they break while I am driving, they could cause a fatal accident. I was also told that ball joints should not be worn out on a car that is 2 years old and one with 41,000 miles on the odometer. He said that the ball joints were likely defective at the time of manufacture. The front tires can be freely moved and jiggled when the car is parked in the driveway with little effort. I have gotten no help from my local dodge dealer in replacing the defective ball joints and am forced to risk my life every time I drive the car until I can afford the repair which will cost between $500 and $1,200. Because the parts were likely defective at the time of manufacture, I suspect that all other dodge calibers manufactured at the same time with the same parts have the same problem and the owners are simply unaware that their vehicles are dangerous to drive.
2007 dodge caliber se (and other models) may have a problem with its suspension or alignment that causes tire "cupping" which can result in tire failure or loss of control. Tire cupping on my caliber began prior to 20,000 miles. Other reports I've seen online began much earlier - some with slightly more mileage. My vehicle was properly maintained and tires were always inflated properly and rotated according to the manufacturer's recommendation. My vehicle was still under warranty and taken to a chrysler dealership for inspection on the problem. They indicated the vehicle was "fine" but the tires needed replaced. The tires on my vehicle were dunlop 205/70 r15s, which came from the factory. Others I've talked to had problems with those tires and other brands from the factory and in the aftermarket. The cost to replace tires is $300 minimum, which is bad enough, but a bigger concern of mine is possible tire failure or loss of control on wet roads due to the irregular tire wear. There are several dodge caliber forums online that document this problem. For months the sites claim dodge/chrysler will issue a recall or service bulletin on the issue, but so far this has not happened.
I bought a 2007 dodge caliber new. I started having front end "vibrations" almost immediately (when I drove out of the dealership after delivery) mainly from 60-70mph. Took it back to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong. Took it back numerous times and was told once the tires were bad; I replaced them at my expense. Same problem. Took it back again and was told one of the rims was bent; I bought new rims (almost $1,000). Took it back again and was told the rims were bad again. Had the rims checked and they are perfectly round. Bought another set of tires (same as factory); same problem. I have 69,000 miles on my car and it still does the same thing. I guess I have to live with it since "it's my imagination."
My 2007 calibur needed new struts on front end in first yr ,it was covered under warranty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The vehicle has firestone tires, size p215/55/r18, and dot number vn0af31. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the tires. At 4,000 miles, the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the noise and advised him to call the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer was unable to assist unless they received a replacement order from the dealer. The dealer, who is no longer in business, refused to assist. The contact purchased four new tires in january of 2007; however, at 10,000 miles, the noise recurred and tread separation was visible on all 12 tires. The dealer was notified and inspected the alignment on the vehicle, but the noise continued. The dealer also stated that if the contact signed an agreement to release them from the matter, they would replace all four tires. The tires were replaced at no cost to the owner and the failure recurred at 8,000 miles. After receiving another diagnosis from a tire mechanic, the contact was informed that the camber suspension in the wheel area was inaccurate. They further stated that no adjustment could be made unless the frame was adjusted. The contact would have to pay $300 to make the adjustment; however, there was no guarantee that it would correct the failure. The manufacturer stated that they would not reimburse or assume any liability for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact has twelve tires that have failed. The initial failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 54,000.
We've had this '07 dodge caliber since 9 of '07 and have had several problems to occur at about 2 months after purchase. The car stalls at low speed, we've had brake problems which when we first took it in to our dealer was told nothing was wrong with the brakes. Upon several visits about noise coming from the front tires and while pressing the brakes they would putter after about 40mph, was told the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Since then we would still experience the noise till it got so bad, chrysler finally said - your rotors need changing. Since we were over 20,000 miles we weren't covered by warranty. Was told this was normal wear and tear. I could understand if these problems had just started, but they didn't. Chrysler has said they cannot assist me with a refund nor would the senior staff agent give me his bosses name to complain further. I am very dissatisfied with chrysler. My mom is about 80 years old and purchased this car believing that the company was reliable and would stand behind any problems. We would like our money back or trade this vehicle in for a comparable amount.
The car strut has to be change in less than one year 4 times and is starting to sound again.
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