2010 Dodge Caliber: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Feb 12, 2022 · Suspension · NJ

I forgot to tell you that the control arms on both sides and lower ball joints on both sides went bad because of the rotted frame on the car where the A frame sits is loose because of the rotted frame I grew up at the beach area and we never had rotted frames on any of the cars that we had dodge should have told people about the rotted frames and they are responsible that's how I feel about it what's it going to take for them to be held accountable people don't need to die or get serious injured because they did nothing about the rotted frames they should have been able to recall the cars they sold and said something about the frames getting rotted

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 178,000 miles · MI

Ok so let me start by saving lives there is a serious problem with all these caliber the subframes are rotting in half I know because I have 3 other people who have this stupid car and they rusted in half on them also things to add to this car is there is no upper ball joint which cause the lower control arms to go bad is the shocks are bad I had to replace pretty much everything and also had to replace CVT 20k miles into this hunk of crap CVT is bad and the bands they use are cheap but also seems to be a cooling problem with there set up for transmission with cause them to heat up and burn fluids chrysler shouldn't be allowed to get away with this crap and honestly you will see alot more of these cars causing people to die seriously take a look online and see for yourselves it's pretty sicking to me and I feel like y'all ain't doing your job my 30 year old camaro subframe never rotted like this and sat and driven in all weather

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Suspension · 164,000 miles · GA

The front lower left ball joints, control arm. I have not even had the vehicle for a whole year. I did not a warning sign. I went to get new tires and a front alignment, but I was unable to due to, the ball joints and control arm.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Suspension · 132,000 miles · KY

My subframe rusted out affecting my steering. I had to pull off the interstate since I almost lost all control. Since my car came from a salt state the subframe is being replaced due to a warranty extension from dodge, however the control arms need to be replaced as well. They have prematurely worn out due to thr incorrect support of the subframe. Dodge refuses to fix this as well.

Filed Mar 17, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 120,560 miles · MI

Frame where lower control arm bolts on rusted through and cracked. Wheel on front driver side suddenly lost alignment while driving straight down a road in lansing. I'm lucky it didn't come completely off as I was driving at 45 MPH directly after driving at slower speeds with many turns in east lansing.

Filed May 30, 2017 · Engine, Suspension · 11,009 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns 2010 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic in the city of cleveland, ohio where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle, the front ball joints, and the rear suspension failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,009.

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 90,000 miles · TN

I've had the arm bar and ball joint replaced twice in a year's time, which causes a grinding noise. I've had the brakes replaced three times along with rattle clips, in the last year, with no prevail in changing the noise nor high speed-braking oscillating. A caliper has also been replaced. While sitting at stop lights, the car unpredictably stalls-- I've tried to reproduce the setting to have the issue happen when a technician tests it, but it appears to happen unpredictably. The car has leaked from some entry point to cause the floor boards to be wet, and in the last year, the sun roof seems to be leaking as I have water pouring onto me from the front dome lightt. The water is causing mold, which is not beneficial to the family I drive with. Based on the federal safety agency site and the thousands of youtube videos, these are pretty wildly known issues by dodge, despite the lack of complaints on these sites.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Suspension · 30,900 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the rear adjustable control arms of the vehicle were welded to the vehicle and failed to adjust. As a result, the inside of the rear tires became worn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced on three occasions, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that the adjustable control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,900.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Suspension · 58,898 miles · PA

Per my mechanic the ball joints need replaced. Having spoken with other caliber owners, it seems fairly unanimous that they have replaced or need to replace the ball joints on their cars not long after the manufacturer warranty expires. Further it is recommended to replace the whole lower control arm.