Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2007 Dodge Caliber - part 2

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal rattle coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the front passenger side ball joints and tie rod were replaced. The failure recurred but on the driver side. The contact was able to secure a future appointment with the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000 and the current mileage was approximately 41,200. Updated 9/22/10 the consumer stated the left front control arm and bushings were replaced. Updated 09/24/10.

Noticed rattling in front end when going over bumps. Problem diagnosed during an oil change by a national company. The estimate included right control arm and ball joint. Took car to local mechanic who I have dealt with for over 20 years. He stated the right ball joint needed replacing but control arms were fine. Had right ball joint replaced.

Well, I have a few complaints with my vehicle. I have had to replace the same control arm on the front drivers side twice(once at 55,000 and again at 80,000) and have only had the vehicle since 2009. I have complained to the dealership many times about my driver's seat belt coming undone while both hands are on the wheel driving. The service department at parkway told me I wasn't hooking it in correctly but being 26 years of age and always using a seat belt I wonder if I have been doing it wrong all along and if I was, wouldn't this problem happen every time I hooked the belt instead of at random? you would think they would want to fix the problem before they get sued from someone dying from it unhooking while in an accident. My latest problem is with the passenger side window, I was headed to a friends house with the windows half up and when I went to put the windows all the way up, it wouldn't go, it went down, and the passenger side button did not work either, needless to say, I had to park in the parking garage and tape my window when I got home to leave it parked in the street because I only have street parking. Thank you Dodge for making me with I would have stuck with gm.

Was involved in a pd crash when a piece of tire tread appeared in my lane and I struck it causing my engine to have complete failure. When the car was at the dealership being repaired, shop personnel advised me that my front suspension (control arms, etc. ) needed replacement. I had in may, 2010 (mileage approximately 87,000) noticed a looseness to the front end of the vehicle. When I go over rr tracks it sounds almost like a clunking or grinding in the front end. I know it's not my brakes as I have had them looked at. What is the problem with Dodge? I have read numerous complaints on this website in regards to the suspension problem that I am also having.

The first indication of the problem was as I was driving at higher speeds (above 50 mph). I noticed a definite shaking which I took to mean that the tires were not balanced properly. I had the vehicle checked and was told that the front ball joints, control arms and tie rods were worn out. I replaced these parts and the tires as they had begun to wear badly. I am now about to replace the same parts for the fourth time! there are also major problems with the rear suspension. I am replacing the rear control arms and lateral links for the third time! I drive a lot and at first put the problem down to the number of miles I drive. The vehicle is now at approximately 211,000 miles, but this is ridiculous! the last time the front suspension wore out, the right front wheel nearly fell off! the vehicle began to shake severely and as I was a mile or two to my destination, I slowed to a crawl and when I arrived I was nearly sick when I saw how bad it was. Now the front and the rear are bad at the same time. Help me out please! I'm at my wits end as I still owe someone money I had to borrow the last time I needed this fixed. I really don't want a car payment now as my wife lost her job recently.

Both tie rods on my 2007 Dodge Caliber rt awd failed at 30,000 miles. The drivers side tire could be wobbled with the push of a pinky. The car would not stay in it's own lane and was extremely difficult to drive, every bump or dip in the road would cause the car to lurch to one side or the other. I was told by my mechanic that I was lucky the drivers side tire did not fall off while driving. The local Dodge dealer did acknowledge that 30,000 miles was low mileage for tie rod failure, they said that there was nothing they could do as the warranty expired 3 months ago. While the car was being repaired the mechanic also noted that the drivers side control arm bushing is separating and will need to be replace soon as well.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicles front end would make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the left lower control arm had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicles right lower control arm needed to be replaced a year later due to the same failure. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to turn to the right, the vehicle would shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that shaft axle assembly and left lower control arm had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The contact stated that shortly after the right lower control arm needed to be replaced as well due to it fracturing. The contact stated that while attempting to move from a completed stop the vehicle would make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicles serpentine belt, idler pulley, alternator, and tensioner pulley had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,147. Wh.

2007 Dodge Caliber awd, tie rod ends had to be changed with only 17,000 miles on it. Back in sept. 2009. Now with only 29,000 miles on it . During a state inspection on 22, oct. 2011 now I am told both front lower control arms with ball joints are bad. Their should be no reason for this . The car drives only on well paved roads. What is Dodge doing about this ? dealership knows about this big problem. But can not do anything until a recall. ! ! ( cost 800. 00 dollars ).

At 132000 miles, I am replacing both control arms for the fourth time on my 2007 Dodge Caliber sxt 2. 0l, no to mention the numerous cv boots and ball joints. With the numerous complaints I have seen online, it is surprising that no recall efforts (at least seemingly) have been made for such a dangerous and costly defect. I implore your company, please investigate the concerns and having Chrysler-Dodge fix their errors!!! even my mechanic informed me that the length of the arm is just short enough to create continual issues. This isn't right. As a result of so many repairs on this vehicle, I will never own a Chrysler-Dodge product again. Thank you for your time and consideration.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise in the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side ball joints and control arms failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would independently activate. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.