Dodge Caliber water leak problems

Filed Jun 20, 2024 · Airbags, Body · 70,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while it was raining, there was water entering through the sunroof and doors into the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that there were no related recalls for the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall coverage for the failures and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 198,000 miles · TN

I have a 07 caliber bought off a individual cash price.wasn't aware of the concern issue with the front left broken struts,. No start or no crank due to theft system wireless control module. ... Water leak from sun roof drain tubes. ... Blown struts. ... Engine and transmission control modules may need to be updated at the same time. ... No start or no crank due to theft system issue. ... Excess drain on battery due to faulty radio.as well moan type noise from exhaust squeek noise from clutch pedal AC compressor and condensor replacment due to "slugging" condition noise from HVAC blower motor due to debirs swish sound from rear suspension software update for steering angle sensor fault whistle sound from left outside mirror assembly metallic rattle sound from liftgate driving around town

Filed May 9, 2019 · Lights · MA

Sealed tail lights leaking water inside , won't pass state inspection.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Body, Lights · 38,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caliber. The contact noticed excessive mist within the rear passenger side tail light. The contact also noticed water leakage in the rear hatch as well as a build up of water within the rear passenger side tail light. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed May 25, 2015 · Suspension · OH

Upon driving home from work in february of 2015, I noticed a horrible nose coming from the front of my car. As the days progressed, the nose had become worse. I had assumed there was a problem with the struts and had them replaced right away. My father in law, a mechanic, saw that the front sub frame cross member is completely rusted out. I was then told by several mechanics that the car is unsafe to drive due to the amount rust on the sub frame and the high risk of the cross member breaking thus causing an accident. After much research, it has come to my knowledge that this is a manufacturers problem and nothing has ever been done about it. The A/C unit is located right above the cross member. This unit is leaking water onto the sub frame thus causing the part to rust.

Filed May 21, 2013 · Body, Seats · 93,913 miles · FL

It is raining in my vehicle. Rain is pouring in through the sunroof and entering my car through the dome light, passenger and driver side support pillars, and onto the passenger and driver side floor and seats through a faulty drainage system. There is already a service bulletin out for the 2007 model for this issue. I went to dodge today and they will not fix my car per their service bulletin: 23-043-06 subject: water leak from headliner, because it is out for the 2007 model. They said the extended warranty I bought through chrysler will not cover the parts or labor and they will not apply the service bulletin to my vehicle because I own a 2008 vehicle. The issue, not taken care of leads to electrical problems, as reported by other owners on various blogs that pertain to this same problem. This company has irresponsibly produced a 2008 model with the same problem as the 2007 model, however, they will not fix the problem. In addition, the particular dealership I went to at 9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl, wanted me to pay at $105 diagnostic fee in addition to the warranty deductible of $100 if the warranty was to cover the problem that dodge created in their counterproductive manufacturing methods.

Filed Aug 6, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 200 miles · VA

I have a dodge 2011 caliber..I recently bought it back on may 4,2011..within one week I had a water leak on the passenger side. I took it into the shop and they fixed the problem. About two weeks after that I was at a stop light and the light turned green and I went to go and my car didn't move. I had cars behind me so I started my car up again and it went. I called the dealership and they told me "don't bring it in lets do a time span to see if it happens again." two weeks after that I was taking a right hand turn onto a street and it shut off again. I called the dealership and I took it in to them the next day. They had it for almost two weeks and said they coded the ABS module and I thought that was weird because my light didn't come on. So they went ahead and put a new one in. So I got it back on the monday and on the friday I was taking a left hand turn and my car cut off again. That was about three weeks ago and they still have my car. They called and told me that they are going to update my software. As of right now I really do not want that car back. It is a very unsafe car and I don't understand why I have to have it if the same problem still occurs. I have contacted chrysler but they said there is nothing they could do about this according to lemon law.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Body · 38,000 miles · VA

My 2007 dodge caliber has a water leak that allows rain water to enter the vehicle. The used car dealer I bought it from (had it less than 1 year) said it was a gasket leak in the front fender. I don't know if this is right or not because the car's entire driver side floor board has yet to dry out. Vehicle constantly acts as though it is going to stall. This has happened in idle in traffic and when pushing on gas from stop. Sometimes the low pressure sensor oil light will flicker on and the car will start to jerk. Sometimes the vehicle just hesitates for a long time when switching gears. Dealer unable to duplicate this problem. Newest issue - when traveling at approx. 55 MPH on the highway, all doors mysteriously unlocked themselves. Very frustrating and inconvenient... Dealer does not offer rental or temporary car even though they have my brand new caliber that im paying for even while its in their possession. The dealer could not duplicate stalling/oil light issue and I took it to an independent mechanic had an oil change done and still did it. Took it back and he couldn't find anything either. Computer not reporting anything and no recalls.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Body · 52,000 miles · VA

2007 dodge caliber sxt leaks water into the front and rear floor boards on the passenger side whenever it rains. This seems to be a common problem with these vehicles and my dealer will not or cannot fix it.

Filed Apr 26, 2009 · Body, Electrical · MD

After purchasing my dodge caliber in february or 2008 I noticed the gas gauge was not consistently accurate. It took a total of 6 months for schaefer and strohminger to "fix" it. I called them afterwards to tell them it was better but not completely correct and they put me off several times. They said they would call the engineer and follow up with me. That never happened even after the ceo of the vehicle maintenance department told me I met the lemon law requirements. During this time the car began to hesitate from time to time when starting. I also asked them about that problem. They could not figure out the problem after having it in the shop twice. About a year later the car wouldn't start and left me stranded at work. It was towed to the nearest dealership. I called ahead to talk to the mechanic who knew exactly what my problem was because he'd had several others need to be replaced already in the caliber. It was the wireless control module. While still under warranty they replaced it. It's been a few months now and the car has hesitated while starting 4 times already. Obviously there is a fault in the wireless control module unit they are using. Finally, I'm taking it back to have them check the water in the driver's side tail light and wet carpet behind the driver's side seat. I'm very dissatisfied with this car and do not plan on buying from dodge or schaefer and strohminger again.