2008 Dodge Caliber: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Suspension · 145,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact took the vehicle to a tire store because she heard a grinding noise and thought there was a brake issue. The tire store representative determined that the front and rear cross members were severly corroded and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 22,000 miles · PA

Left and right a post much too wide hindering ability to see where the curb is in relation to the car. It also hinders the ability to see if a small animal is in the affected view. In relation to the transmission, my transmission had to be replaced right after the warranty expired. I've had to have 2 tie rods replaced. An engine mount replaced, and a strut replaced, I am also on my second battery. This car has cost me a lot of money so far. I know it's 11 years old but I've never had this many mechanical issues with any car I've owned so far. The newest problem is a grinding noise that sounds like the wheel is going to fall off before I get home safely. There is a new noise as well that almost sounds like a radial tire with an issue but my tires are all fine. I am taking it to a good mechanic tomorrow....again!! At one point while driving at about 35 MPH and starting to turn there was a grinding noise in the front end and it sounded like something fell off, I was turning left at the time. My ABS brake light came on. I slowly went to the auto dealer, and they said there was a connector that broke and also a sensor they had to order. That cost over $400 plus I needed to rent a car to get home. Not a fan of the caliber at all. I do love the style it's sporty and easy to drive, when it's not in the shop that is.

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 185,000 miles · OH

One headlight doesn't,work sub frame completely rusted, doors lock at different speeds shock and struts are horrible squeaks and makes really bad sounding noises at any speed even backing out

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Brakes, Transmission · 18,000 miles · PA

I was turning onto a state highway when my brakes made the most awful grinding noise and my ABS brake light came one. I immediately took my vehicle to the mechanic. I was told by my mechanic my brakes were bad and rotors needed to be replace and there was a sensor that had to be ordered before I could use the car after it was repaired. It had 11,000 miles!! I doubt my brakes were even bad at that point I think it was just a sensor after all. (after it cost me $480.00 plus I had to rent a car for 3 days. My transmission kept surging at the stop lights from the day I got it at 1,471 miles. So it was probably bad from day one. I should have taken it right back to where I bought it, at least it would have been under warranty. I had my transmission replaced at 30,000 miles at a cost of $6,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 133,833 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle swerved and made a clicking sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint and the lower control arm failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where an alignment was performed but failed to correct the failure. The contact also stated that the brake system failed. The brake emitted a metal grinding noise when the brake pedal was engaged. The dealer inspected the brake system and found corrosion on the brake lines the corrosion was removed from the brake lines however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,833. Ma 10/15/2015

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · TN

Trouble shifting into 3rd gear. Requires double clutching to enter into 3rd gear and also grinds when entering. It will shift back into neutral if gear shift is not held in 3rd gear position when releasing the clutch. Also has instances of trouble going into 4th with grind when shifting. Only goes into gear 10% or time; I mostly skip 3rd gear altogether. Chrysler/jeep/dodge service bulletin #21-011-08 (march 7,2008) recommends replacement of 3rd/4th/5th & reverse gear synchronizer rings if this occurs. It recommends that if the transmission is opened from any service that these rings should be replaced regardless of condition.

Filed Oct 19, 2014 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · MD

My 2008 caliber had a real bad tapping noise from the engine area, when I was reading online what it could be I found that the adjuster pulley on the alternator was the culprit, so I replaced it only to still hear when accelerating the car make a grinding noise like rubbing metal together from the transmission, I took it to a local mechanic and watched them inspect the transmission, the mechanics told me it is the gears in the transmission. The car has 80,000 miles on it, and of course the warranty is up, the dealership says they can't help as usual. Besides the pulley and the transmission the body has corrosion under the passenger door as well as in the hatch area. I still have 4 more payments on the car and should not have transmission or body failures when the car is not exposed to harsh conditions and has 70,000 miles. I will never buy another dodge/chrysler vehicle again.

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 30 MPH the contact applied the brakes and heard a squeaking sound in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front brakes were deglazed; however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 33000 and the current mileage was 39000.

Filed Mar 31, 2009 · Seats · HI

My front seat makes annoying squeaks when traveling on road imperfections, pot holes and speed dumps at any speed. I noticed the sound when my car was in the mid 4,000 miles. Also the brakes would squeak when I braked in reverse. My car is now 13,383 (six months late) and I've taken my car to two different dealerships and the seat still squeaks. They tightened both front seats and the tracks. They also replaced one of the tracks during another visit. Each time I take my car in they say that they have solved the problem, but as soon I go over the speed bump while exiting the dealership, the seat still squeaks. I called the manager for the dealership which he was the one that had helped me. He is asking for a sixth visit to repair the squeaking noise, but I don't think that that's going to happen. I'm sure that a squeak may not be a big deal but if there is a sound then that means there is friction which over time will cause wear to the seat and may cause a failure to hold if in a collision. Lastly, when idling at red lights or stop signs the rhythm of the engine randomly jerks/bogg as if it feels like it's about to die out.