Dodge Caliber premature wear problems

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 Jun 30, 2015 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving at an unknown speed, the front end of the vehicle became unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated that the front struts needed to be replaced and that they were prematurely worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2013 · Suspension · 15,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns 2011 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise and would slide when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection, who advised that the struts and shocks were prematurely worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 54,000 miles · WI

Vehicle taken in for tire rotation.located excessive wear in lower ball joints,tierod ends and control arm bushings.many entries on internet of others with same vintage calibers finding same prob with premature wear. Failure of any of the above components.

Filed Jun 23, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 56,000 miles · OH

The ball joints have prematurely worn out on our 2008 dodge caliber. At 40,000 miles I also had to replace the tie rod ends and the brake pads.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Wheels · 55,000 miles · NJ

Excessive inner tire tread wear due to premature wear to lower ball joint, before 50,000 miles. Could result in tire failure (blow out) at any speed and especially dangerous at highway speeds.

Filed Sep 24, 2011 · Fuel system, Suspension · 34,480 miles · NV

Fuel tank overflows every time I fill tank spraying gasoline all over car and on me. I do not ever "top off" my car. This happens at every gas station. Also tie rods have had to been replaced multiple times due to premature wear. Chrysler does not want to address these problems with me and tell me not to fill up my tank all the way, and that it's normal for tierods to have to be replaced three times in under 35k miles.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Tires, Wheels · 43,095 miles · NC

2008 dodge caliber sxt: bought the car from dealer in morehead city, nc. After 24k miles had to replace tires because they were already worn. When tires were replaced out of my pocket the service dept failed to do an alignment. Now 19k miles later my tires bridgestone turanza's p215/60r17 are already worn out again. Upon inspection by the dealership, they determined that it was air pressure problem that caused it to wear and also my inner tire rods were already worn. I told them I had seen complaints on the internet that the 2008 caliber was having premature wearing of tire rods and they claimed they never heard of this. Of course now that my car is at 43k miles and out of warranty they don't want to take care of it, I have to. Also, the fact they missed doing an alignment the first time they did not find the tie rod wearing premature before my warranty was up or either they did know it and they didn't tell me. I don't trust the dealer or their service team now because they missed doing an alignment, they missed a rotation when they were supposed to, they missed finding the premature wearing of tie rods. These are dangerous issues when you are out driving on the road now I wonder every time I get out there are my tires going to blow or are my tie rods going to break. Shame on the dealership and shame on bridgestone for not wanting to stand behind their products. What will it take, loss of life. The only thing the dealership will offer to do is pay for 2 tires and I have to pay for everything else.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 59,000 miles · IL

The ball joints and tie rods on 2006 to current dodge calibers. They have premature wear which the company knows about. I have researched for several days and have found hundreds of complaints on the ball joints and tie rods. They begin to fail with as little as 30,000 miles on the vehicle. I have not repaired my vehicle yet due to the $1000.00 it will cost only to fail again in two years. If one of the tie rods break steering will be lost resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · CA

At 12,000 miles I started to have a severe vibration when braking. I contacted the auto dealer immediately and was charged $192.00 for service on the warped rotors. Dealer kept asking do you live on a hill. The answer is no, but never the less 12k miles and the brake rotors are warped? I asked about the warranty, "this is normal ware and tear not covered by your warranty." I complained on paper 4 months later still no word from dealer - go figure. They fixed my warped rotors by shimming them down, so now at 19k miles I'm starting to have the same problem. You would of thought that at 12k miles the dealer would of said I should replace these not shim down. Great car minus the cheap, cheap parts to put it together. Never by another dodge again!!!