Frame And Members problems of the 2008 Dodge Caliber

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. While the contact's son was driving 30 mph, the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe and the crossmember were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. While driving various speeds, a clunking noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear cross member had separated due to severe rusting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (haley of farmville, 1906 s. Main st. , farmville, va) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the sub frame was completely corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70, 000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing routine inspection, the technician noticed that the entire subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the front cross member separated from the vehicle due to rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while having unrelated repairs performed, the technician diagnosed that there were holes in the sub frame and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.