Underbody Shield problems of the 2007 Dodge Caliber

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While reversing out of the parking lot, the contact noticed an abnormal noise under the vehicle. The contact immediately took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe had a lot of corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (terry henricks Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram, 1935 s defiance st, archbold, OH 43502, (419) 445-2576) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact mentioned that the ball joints were replaced five times by an independent mechanic at 30,000 miles. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 100,011.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While the vehicle was being repaired per an unspecified failure by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the undercarriage was rusted and could not be repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 30 mph, a noise was heard under the rear and front of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was rust on the subframe, which damaged the rack and pinion. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 106,070.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver and passenger side undercarriage had excessive rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I was slowing down to stop at an intersection and heard a thump on the bottom of the car. As I started to pull forward the steering was very difficult and the I heard a whining sound from the right front tire. I was about a mile from my repair shop so I had my brother follow me with his emergency flashers and drove slowly to the shop where I found out that the subframe was completely rotted through. In the last year, I have had to replace upper and lower control arms and the alternator.

5 y/r car with completely rusted sub-frame which needs replaced.

The c/member-f or subframe was cracked in three places and so rotten that while in the shop someone put their thumb through it. It was deemed unsafe to drive by our repairman. This is a 2007 rt, how many cars five years old does this happen to? the new part was $572. 00 purchased at dealership, not including the labor from our repairman. We do have some pictures taken, but not viewed yet. The repairman has had the old sub-frame on display showing everyone that comes in, only because it is so unbelievable. . Read more...

Sub frame is rusted due to air conditioning hose running over subframe. Subframe holds engine in place.

My cars tie rods are going out, already happened once on one side and now its going out on the other, because I can feel it, this is a huge problem bc I am scared to drive my car because I have a four year old lil boy, I need this problem fixed before it falls apart and either of us die then there will be a lawsuit because my car only has 57,565 miles on it and shouldn't already going out on me, the first time they went out Dodge did pay for it in full. But now it is going out on the other side so I am asking for help or for u to pay for it again since it is a defected part, thanks.