2008 Dodge Caliber: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Body, Steering · 49,000 miles · IL

I have a 2008 dodge caliber garage kept 49000 miles with a rusted busted frame. Didn't realize until knocking in front end. Always done repairs and recalls and this is dangerous. Called to request chrysler to be accountable and they basically told me its my problem. Where do you go from here in liability.

Filed May 17, 2016 · Body · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the front cross member separated from the vehicle due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 55 MPH, an abnormal ticking noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The electrical throttle control light illuminated on the panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 31, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway, the 2008 dodge caliber loss power and began to decrease speed. I stepped on the accelerator but the car did not respond. I exited the freeway, and after I was stopped at a light, I attempted to accelerate, but again, the vehicle would not respond. When it did, it jerked repeatedly until it was able to accelerate. While driving the car loss power again. Additionally, the check engine light was on for a few months prior, a knocking noise would come from the engine, and a mechanic advised me that the transmission needed to be replaced. Lastly, when it rains, the back seat passenger side and floor was inundated with water.

Filed Nov 9, 2011 · Suspension · 98,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed a knocking coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact was unable to purchase the ball joints separately. The front passenger side control arm and ball joints were replaced. The contact stated that the control arm and ball joints had to be replaced on both the front driver and passenger sides because the tire was wearing rapidly and the knocking noise was still heard. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.