Frame Rust problems of the 2007 Dodge Caliber - part 1

Started hearing a loud banging noise whenever I would hit a bump or turn left coming from drivers side tire. After getting home, I checked and the entire subframe is rusted out.

While getting maintenence done on my car, I was informed by my independent mechanic that my front and rear sub frames have rusted through and the car is no longer safe to drive. This is an existing issue with this make and model and a recall needs to be issued for the many Caliber owners experiencing this same issue. Dealerships will not honor the former warranty although safety is at stake.

I washed my car for the first time and that is when I noticed my cars frame is rusted out. There is a big hole in the middle of my frame that is near the motor. I have to drive it and it sounds like it's going to break in half. It is worst when I hit a bump in the road, like speed bumps. My car has 106k miles the body has little to no rust. I've owned it only a few months.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While the contact was changing the oil, he noticed that the front subframe was rusted. The contact called griffin's hub Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (located at 5700 s 27th st, milwaukee, WI 53221, (414) 325-3333), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.

My 2007 Dodge Caliber's subframe is severely rusted and there's less then 80,000 miles on the car. A car that new should not rust so bad in such a short amount of time. The warranty on the car should be a recall because the subframe is so rusted that it's dangerous and too unsafe to drive anywhere. In addition to the car being a safety hazard, the subframe is very expensive to fix thanks to the amount of time it takes to remove the subframe. With the subframe gone bad, the rusted out subframe also damages attached parts of the car. The struts in the rear and front have gone bad due to the subframe's erosion.

Front subframe is rusted so badly the bolts are barely attached to the steering column, so car is unsafe to drive. Mileage: 126,000. Dodge customer service claims they extended the warranty through 2016 to fix this, but I did not receive notice as I had bought it used in 2014 from a non-Dodge dealership. Independent mechanic is quoting $1200 to repair, including $700 for the subframe itself from Chrysler. This appears to be a known issue from many other Dodge Caliber owners, so there should be a safety recall.

The car is in motion. The cv axle pulled out because of the rusted sub frame. The car has 137,000 miles on it and the rest of the car is not rusty. This is a safety issue and my girlfriend could've been hurt. She has kids that could've been hurt if they were in the car. This should be a recall issue. Reimbursement or a portion of my $1300 would be greatly appreciated back.

Vehicle front sub frame rusted through with holes and excessive rusted components in rear suspension components. Cause. Excessive corrosion due to normal exposure to environment and normal driving conditions. My vehicle was excluded from a recall. The vehicle was built with the same parts as the vehicles that got covered by the existing recall. And has identical corrosion failures as the vehicles included in the recall. I have already replaced engine oil pan that rusted and was leaking. Transmission oil pan replaced. Rusted and was leaking.

Car went in for repair and was advised that subframe has rotted out. It has barely 106,000 miles on it. This vehicle has a known problem of the frame rusting out bad. Mechanic is trying to fix it but it may not be worth it. Car may fall a part at any time. This car needs to be recalled at least the subframe, it is not safe and costs the owners way too much to repair with very few miles on it.

I bought a used Dodge Caliber off of a friend in 2016. I recently started hearing a weird metal clanking in the front driver's side wheel area. I had been advised a year prior that I would be needing tire rods, struts, and ball joints in the near future. So I took it in the be repaired. After spending over $1000 to get it all repaired. I drove off and the noise was still there. Went back to the shop and after 35-40 minutes of rocking the vehicle we were able to recreate the noise and located the noise was coming from the area of the control arm and sub-frame. After further inspection we found the the sub-frame to be rusted through which was causing the metal to pop and crack as it was flexing. I contacted the local Dodge service center and they advised there were no recalls in reference to the sub-frame. After checking on line I found that there had in fact been a extended warranty for the sub-frame for my year make and model, but it had expired in 2016. I called Chrysler and they were aware of the issue, but would not honor the original "warranty" that they had placed on the same part. Subsequently I also found that they had the same "warranty" issued for the same part for the same make and models from 2008-20012. After research through the internet I found hundreds of vehicle owners like me that have had the same issue with the same results. I was not the original owner and would have not received any notification from Chrysler about the issue with the part.

Was on my way to work came up to the light at pontiac trail and 10 mile I put on the brakes and there was what sounded like metal scrapping against metal and a loud thump. Later I made it to work on novi road between 10 mile and grand river I looked behind the driver wheel and saw that the k frame is completely rusted through and what I think is a stability bar is being pulled away from the frame. I haven't drove my vehicle in two days because I feel it is unsafe.

My Caliber only has 56271 miles on it. Was in for an oil change to day and was advised "front sib-frame very rusty and has several holes in frame ". Was told it will cost about $800. 00. I think I should have been advised of a issue on this. Lot of the reports I have read about this, the cars had a lot more miles on this issue.

In 2016 it was discovered my sub-frame was rusted thru. Discovered Dodge had a service bullentin not a recall service bulletin # 23-012-14, body issue date: may 19, 2014. This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. Note: this only applies to vehicles in the canadian market and in salt belt states which include connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington, d. C. , west virginia and wisconsin. Dodge only replaced front sub-frame, now rear sub-frames and all along rocker panels is completely rotted, enough that it won't pass pennsylvania state inspection. I've owned vehicles in the past that were older than this Caliber & never had the rust & rot issue I do with this vehicle. It is just 10 yrs old!.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while the vehicle was inspected, the mechanic noticed that the rear driver's side sub frame was rusted with a hole. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufactured was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,256.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was rusted and repaired per an unknown recall at shapiro Chrysler Jeep in oswego, NY. Six months later, while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle shook and vibrated uncontrollably. The contact replaced all four tires, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent garage, joe brown auto king in zachary, la where it was diagnosed that the rear driver side frame was rusted and fractured. The technician advised not to drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall expired. The contact stated that the dealer should have repaired the entire frame during the initial repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Front sub frame rusted out,found during inspection Dodge claims x-58 extended warranty is expired.

2007 Dodge Caliber. Consumer writes in regards to cracked manifold and rusted sub frame. The consumer stated the frame was supposed to be repaired under warranty, but hasn't provided the funding.

Crossmembers front and rear subframe are rusted through and perforated. Damaging front end parts by instability. . . Car unsafe to drive. Car just purchased from unsavory car dealer. . .

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the k frame prematurely rusted with extensive corrosion and there was a noise when turning coming from the lower front of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was rust on the wheel frame near the drivers side tire wheel framing as well. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,680.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician noticed that the entire subframe was rusted through. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,624.

My 2007 Caliber is parked I will not drive it because the frame is rusted out so bad it is not safe for me and my kids. My mechanic told me to not drive. This car is not even 10 years old it definitely should not be rusted like that! very disappointing.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing scheduled maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the frame was severely rusted and the struts could not be changed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact notice that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Ak.

Tl- the contacts owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber . The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph. The frame of the vehicle fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Dt.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph there was a loud noise that came from the front of the vehicle without warning. The contact parked the vehicle and discovered that the entire sub frame had excessive rust and fractures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the sub frame had excessive rust and fractures and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Sw.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was rusted and detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front end frame was replaced, but the failure occurred on the rear of the vehicle as it began to rust from the inside out. The rusted frame caused the vehicle's tires to lean outwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. No warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while having an oil change performed, the technician notified the contact that the rear sub frame was rusted and deteriorating. The technician stated that the rear sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Pam.

I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber and the sub frame is so rusted through that it cracked while my son was driving it. Thankfully he was coming home and it happened couple minutes from home. I cannot believe a car, that is only 7 years old, can rust so severely in such a short period of time. I cannot believe Dodge has not issued a recall on this. What are they waiting for? are they waiting for enough people to get into accidents and possibly kill somebody, before the recall this manufacture defect? they must have some really good bean counters. When I started looking on the internet, I was shocked to see so many complaints from people with the exact same problem as I am having, and their cars were younger then mine. I was shocked to find out that there have not been any recalls issued for this.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the cross member and sub frame were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that there were holes and rust all over the frame and cross members. As a result, the cross members, the sub frame, and the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,701.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the front and rear of the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Went to get car inspected and the mechanic found our crossmember frame was rusted out. It is only 5 yrs old and has 63000 miles, unheard of. Next step contact Dodge see what they can do to help us get this repaired, right now car is unsafe to drive.

Noticed rusted subframe with big hole. We knew it needed to be replaced. No particular reason for the erosion other than the way the vehicle is designed. Vehicle is only 6-7 years old. This type of erosion is usually only seen on old vintage vehicles. A few days ago, we ran over a hidden pot hole and the subframe is completely broken apart. Now car is completely unsafe to drive. This car was poorly designed in this area. The company should recall the subframe to replace and install a rerouting piece for the ac to drip on and bypass dripping on the frame.

My 2007 Dodge Caliber was taken to my mechanic where it was found that the main subframe had rusted through in multiple places. The car is only 6 years old and has approximately 76,150 miles. I called Chrysler and mentioned it. Customer service stated that they would only provide cost assistance if I had the work done at a Chrysler dealership. The car was taken apart and on the lift at my preferred mechanic. I had my mechanic provide the service. I did receive a quote from a local Chrysler dealership it would have cost me $ 850. 00. My mechanic did the service for $ 650. 00. Chrysler has refused payment. This subframe components is rusted through in three locations. After only 6 years, this doesn't seem acceptable on a major front end component.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber rt. The contact stated that the rear and front sub frames were completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the sub frames needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 61,000. Updated 01/14/lj the consumer stated the front and rear sub frame was severely rusted. The consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 01/16/14.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that he was concerned that the rear lower sub frame could fail due to a failure that the previous owner experienced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the sub frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.