Body problems of the 2007 Dodge Caliber - part 2

Have owned Caliber for 8 or 9 years. Few weeks ago, car started shaking when in motion and quickly became severe shaking and making loud groaning sounds no matter how fast we drove it. Took the car to mechanic who advised subframe was completely rusted out. Dealership advised our warranty ended April 2017 for a rust problem we were never notified of. Dodge csr said they notified the original owner vs a current VIN owner which is total bs.

2007 Dodge Caliber front engine cradle undercarriage crossmember subframe is a known issue but instead of doing a recall, Chrysler/Dodge released an extended warranty for the item. My safety complaint is when I took the car for service based on front end noise I found out the frame had been dangerously rusted. The mechanic (h&j auto repair milton, WI), would not let me drive the car home. My 20 year old son had been driving the car for the last year and a half and drives 30 miles to and from work 3-5 days a week depending on his schedule. The frame could have literally broke in half while he was driving it on a major highway. I bought the car used from jack wolf Chevrolet in 2009 and seemed to be a pretty good car even though the model has some documented issues with the front suspension. My complaint is twofold. First, I would have expected Chrysler/Dodge to do a better job of alerting the public about the frame issue. Second, it should have been a recall due to the risk of possible loss of life. These cars are still being resold and many are still on the road. It's likely I will fix the car at my own expense as long as it will be safe to drive. I didn't think to take a picture Friday when it was diagnosed. There are many examples and discussions on the topic in the Caliber discussion groups and other web blogs.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that there was a premature failure with the cross member being completed rusted without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they had a service campaign or a manufacturer recall to address the repair. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

I have problems with suspension bar front was replaced under a 10 year manufacturing warranty back was rusting but they were unable to touch without a hole the following year I had to pay out of pocket at cunningham Chrysler in north east, PA they will have documentation of both. Now coil spring on left front side has pieces breaking off they are solid not rusted through and I will have to replace both sides on front this seems to also be a defect car was pulled into driveway no bumps when piece broke off.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was observed in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Where do I start! from day one we have had issues with this car. Cruse control didn't work, brought back to dealer the first week to be fixed. One month later, front speaker went out, another trip to the dealer speaker was replaced. At 34,611 miles, car was stuck in park, would not shift at all. Towed to dealer, replaced stop lamp. At 35,031 miles, front end making loud knocking noise, you guessed it, another trip to Dodge, lower control arms replaced. Skipping to January of 2017, car now has 124,000 miles loud crunching sound coming from front driver side. Thought OH, another ball joint needs replacing, which has been replaced in January of 2016, along with more control arms, sway bar link, and struts, about $1200. 00 in all. Took this pile of crap to local merlin's shop, showed me the rotted cross member with large holes in it, completely rotted through, back cross member was in bad shape as well. Absolutely disgusted with this car, traded it in for a 2011 chevy and got $ 500. 00 which was pretty generous. How could Dodge not recall this issue, my wife would drive this 5 days a week 40 miles a day on the highway, lucky she could of been injured or worse, she always said the front end was not right, this has been rusting out for years. I guess safety is not a priority with their customers, they never sent any warning out to have this checked out. I will never ever buy another Chrysler/Dodge or Jeep product.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the front sub-frame had experienced severe corrosion. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 40 mph, the subframe fractured on the vehicle. In addition, the contact replaced the tires on three occasions and the rear wheel bearings were replaced three times. Furthermore, the ignition switch caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed and repaired by a dealer and an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 162,000.

The crossmember is rusted and has a huge whole in it. I get regular oil changes at the Dodge dealer, with no mention of the crossmember issue. Started hearing noise in front end took to mechanic and informed of issue. After some research found 10 year extension of warrenty on this part. Went to get replaced and found other suspension issues caused by the severe rust, which they will not cover. Vehicle not safe to drive and the cost for us to fix is more than the worth of the car!! at this point have no trade in value for car. . .

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame had corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact observed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Crossmember detached from vehicle while driving causing loss of steering due to front drivers wheel and axle becoming detached. Took out control arm,cv joints , transmission cooling lines. It left skid marks in pavement where the tire dug in. Actually ripped the tread on new tire. Come to find out this is an extended warranty through Dodge. However if your not the original owner of the vehicle you may not be notified because it is not a recall.

Extensive corrosion front and rear cross frame membrane. Making vehicle dangerous to drive. Dodge knew of the problem and extended the warranty but did not inform all owners.

Yesterday I had my car checked for a leak. This was fixed and the mechanic told me that my engine cradle is rusted through. They had me look at the undercarriage and I could not believe what I saw. I take good care of this car, it has always been garage kept with suggested maintenance checks taken. This is also very frustrating to me as I just had my car fixed (new manifold along with valves, gaskets, o-rings, oil change, radiator cap and radiator flushed and re-filled) by a Dodge mechanic and was not informed about this. The car was seen at Dodge in February (re-checked in March and April) then taken to another mechanic in June. Thankfully I took the car somewhere else or I might have had an accident, malfunction or other issue. How do I get this issue taken care of. . . It should not have rusted out like it did. Not with the kind of care I give to my cars.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving at an unknown speed, the frame of the vehicle fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,476.

The front cross member on this car has significant corrosion causing a large hole and loss of integrity based on a dealer inspection. It has not actually failed at this time. The estimated repair cost from the dealer is $1209 including $665 for a replacement cross member. The manufacturer has stated to me that this is not covered under warranty because the vehicle was originally sold in canada. I own another 2007 Caliber and this same problem was acknowledged to be a defective part. A letter was sent requesting that I take it to the dealer for inspection and possible repair. The dealer recently completed the repair on that vehicle at no cost to me.

I noticed that my car was making crunching and popping noises when I turned so I took it to my mechanic, who told me that my crossmember underneath the vehicle was severely corroded and needed replaced. And to not drive it unless absolutely necessary.

Rear subframe is rotting and unsafe to drive. License mechanic inspected the vehicle.

My husband was driving and I was the passenger. 12/23/15. The car was a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Approx 80,000 miles on it. No prior accidents. A car turned into driver side. My husband was not hurt. Both cars going approx 10 miles an hour. I was hit with air bag. I received a broken rib, new bridge completely knocked out(or should I say in. ). My back, neck, ankle still give me a lot of pain today. My body bruised head to toe. Concussion.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while attempting to get routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, it was brought to the contacts attention by the independent mechanic that the vehicles cross members had completely rusted and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000. Wh.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while approximately 35 mph, a loud clunking nosie emitted underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed that the front frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was111,000. Js.

Had the car inspected by local mechanic and found the front subframe was rotted.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle by an independent mechanic, it was brought to the attention of the contact that the vehicle's cross member had rust holes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods, and cross member had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,092. Wh.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the anti skid and abs warning light became illuminated and without warning, all the lights on the dash became illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear end needed to be replaced. The repairs were not done. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who approved him getting the repairs done at another dealer. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000. Ed.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for a routine service, the mechanic diagnosed that the sub frame had corroded and both front ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Oo.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge caliper. The contact stated that the vehicle started to make a squeaky noise emerging from the front an rear under the vehicle to find out that the under carriage was severely rusted. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that the rear suspension and the front under carriage needed replacement for rust damage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Bp.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle was rusted in the front of the vehicle causing the front sub frame to fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the sub frame and sway bar need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,900. Kc.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. After the vehicle was taken to have a front wheel alignment, the technician informed that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, there was an abnormal noise that came from the under carriage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame and sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Pam.

2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 35 mph, cross member and the subframe fractured causing the front drive side tire to fracture and turn inward. Due to the failure, the vehicles steering and driveablity were comprisied. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic and commented the subframe and the cross member had rust through rendering the vehicle undriveable. I will be contacting doge requesting recall status. Local Dodge dealers - service departments contacted, the repair is covered under a "memo" until March, 2017 and unlimited mileage but is not listed as a recall.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle veered to the left and right uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the entire under carriage was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Djr.

We started the vehicle using the remote start, and then I inserted the keys in the ignition and turned them to disengage the automatic shutoff. Then placed our 3yr old in child seat and closed both doors on the passenger side. I was walking around the car to get in the drivers seat and heard the automatic locks engage. I was locked out with our 3yr old locked inside a running vehicle. Had to call emergency services to have them unlock the car. Never heard of a vehicle's automatic locks engaging with the ignition engaged and running.

Car only has 71,000 miles on it. On my way home from work I heard a clunking noise coming from the front end of my car so I took it to a mechanic. After inspection, mechanic reported that sub frame around lower a arm was rotted and entire back side of cradle also was rotted. Everything else under car looks new, we just don't understand why just this part of car is rotting. Chrysler should have this vehicle recalled, after doing research on this vehicle and finding this being one of the common defects.

Just filing a complaint about substandard manufacturing of my vehicle cross member parts. Substandard material was used and severe corrosion is a result. Chrysler has a recall for repair. Could pose safety issues if parts rust completely through.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair and noticed the entire sub frame was completely corroded. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 88,595. Js.