Engine Exhaust System Problems of Dodge Caliber

I bought my car used in June of 2014 and thought it was in pretty decent shape at the time, little did I know. I was driving my car (2009 Dodge Caliber) and hit a small pothole and heard some rattling afterwards. I assumed it was maybe a clamp on my exhaust and so wasn't real worried about it and figured I would have my mechanic check it out in a week of so. I got concerned after a couple days because the rattling turned into clunking. I sent it to my mechanic and he said there was major rot on the engine cradle which was rotted and broken and both front control arms were no good and sway bar bushings also needed replacing, two days before this noise I was on the highway traveling at speed limit, had this all fallen apart I could have been killed. The cost to repair all the parts which were, as far as my mechanic is concerned, faulty and should be recalled, was $1920. 13 !!! this car is 6 years old with 86,000 miles on it and should not have the rot in these places as severe as it is. I know on the Dodge Caliber forums many owners have similar problems with the major front end parts rotting. This is a major problem and I wouldn't even have noticed had my mechanic not put it on a lift and looked at it and even then once he took off the engine cradle to replace it he noticed the rotted parts that were covered by the cradle, thank god I didn't lose control and get killed as I travel a lot on the highway, this problem needs to be brought to light and Caliber owners need to have their mechanics check out their cars before someone's engine falls out and they get killed. When I purchased this car it was most likely rotted pretty bad and I didn't know that was a defect in them at the time. I see lots of these cars for sale still on lots, people need to have the front ends inspected thoroughly before they purchase one .

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Dear sir or madam I purchased a 2007 Dodge Caliber in may of 2007 from enterprise rental car agency , I was never told that the vehicle would not have what I now know is called a powertrain warranty. A few months ago I purchased a warranty from a company called us fidelis and needles to say I was on vacation alone and had car trouble and this company would not honor the warranty and to add further insult to injury I was told that the repairs should come from the Dodge manufacturer. I am still a single woman living on a fixed income and still paying for this vehicle and have not a clue where or how to have this car repaired. In this tough economic time I have lost my job and my house the only thing left is my car should I now give up on it to? dear sir or madam I writing in regards to this warranty coverage, today is may 13th exactly 60 days from the day I purchased this coverage. I am on vacation and had a problem with my car and was told that I would have to wait 48 hours before some one could come out and inspect my car. I live in maryland and the problem occurred in new jersey while driving back to maryland. I was told that there was nothing that could be done. I informed them that I was alone with not monies to rent a car or get home. I was not offered any assistance. Please cancel this coverage and refund the $300. 00 that I have paid your company this is not acceptable to me. Thank you for leaving me stranded alone with no help at all! the bbb that will handle your complaint is: bbb serving e. Missouri & s. Illinois (saint louis, mo) 15 sunnen drive, ste. 107 saint louis, mo 63143 phone: (314)645-3300 fax: (314)645-2666 email: bbb@stlouisbbb. . Read more...

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The exhaust pipe protrudes too far from the rear of the vehicle making it possible for small children to receive injury when the vehicle is hot. A small child in our home received a second degree burn when walking around the vehicle to ask a question. In merely walking by, the child was able to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust pipe causing a burn.

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