Equipment Problems of Dodge Caliber - part 1

My car is at 69739 miles and the control arms and the front and rear subframe is rotted out.

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Premature rust on rear subframe.

Check frame - known rot concerns hole has started to open up center rear of engine subframe on the weld line. Subframe doesn’t appear to be in immediate failure, but will not pass inspection. Called dealer and was told parts aren’t available! no incident just getting inspected!.

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This vehicle was sold to me July 28,2023. It was said to be safe to sell to me by h&I, auto repair shop in sterling hts , they let grimaldi's auto sales, in warren, mi , on mound sell me the vehicle I am an 82-year-old woman. The repair man there said it was safe to drive. I took it for an alignment. Which at belle tire they could not be due to the fact how bad it is! now I have a vehicle that is not safe to drive because the rear suspension crossmember is rusted out and other parts in back plus struts and other parts. I need this vehicle fixed or replaced as I live on social security. For free I can't afford to pay for something that was sold to me that it is junk. It was hydroplaning, had the tires checked out! then the back end was bosing up and down. Thats when I found out more problems. I need help with this vehicle now < I need to be safe on the road please patricia garnett 586-277-3438 -4970 finchley CT. , sterling heights, mi 48310.

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Due to the subframe rusting on the undercarriage of the car, the lower ball joint completely detached from the car, cause the driver side tire to fall off during operation.

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Subframe rusty and broke while driving car went left almost causing a head on coalition.

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Massive amount of shaking and vibrating when vehicle is at idle. Subframe is rotting and rusting away and causing rust holes in the subframe. Vehicle is currently in operation daily. Unsafe to operate in its current condition. Will need fixed via recall.

Frame rotted out.

The window regulators of this car (& other vehicles of the same model) is a poor product of productivity. The cable wires that hold the window to guide the window up & down are known to & have become tangled up around the component that is said to properly wrap up the guided cable wires in the correct placement for the windows to continue to be able to roll up & down as intended. It's not just one door, it is literally every single door in this vehicle that has this issue. When I decided to try & save a little bit of money & get some used window regulators, I go to a salvage yard that had another Dodge Caliber (different model, how ever, same window regulators) just to find upon inspection, that every single door has a spoon in between the window & the rubber guard piece. Took the door panel off to further inspect & that vehicle had the same issue I have at this very moment. . . Cable wires completely tangled up and completely non salvageable. Removed the spoon & the window fell down. Now I understand that it doesn't sound like a safety issue but when you are driving down the highway, doing the speed limit, and your window falls down, it's very startling and honestly a distraction while driving. Not only is that a distraction but have you ever had a bird fly into your car, from the hole that was once a window? talk about a distraction. It's like a bee flying into your helmet while riding a motorcycle or 4wheeler. Ah! main focus is that flying object to come out, so you try to roll down the other windows only to remember after pushing the buttons that, OH wait, they won't roll down. Ever since the window fell, not only is that a safety issue for the ones in my car, now it's a safety issue for those driving onside of me till I can get onto the shoulder, if there is one. And hopefully the weather is nice yes, it has been confirmed & inspected by an independent service center, & yes it is available for inspection upon request. No warning lamps.

My car shuts down while driving these cars recalled july10 2008 mine was made april18 2008 but has the same issue it could cost lives.

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The transmission doesn't shift so if I am on the interstate doing 65 to 70 miles per hr. The transmission fluid heats up . Dodges answer to this is slow down or pull off interstate @ wait till it cools down then continue on your way,so in 50 miles I had to pull over 3 times my opinion not safe. .

Brought 2009 Caliber with 34,000 original miles to have breaks checked, the owner showed me there is not a brake issue, but the sub frame was extremely rotted and needed to be attended to as it could cause a serious accident. I had a lifetime added care plus warranty, but of course wasn't covered. I have been the only driver since vehicle was purchased.

Rear suspension rusted and broke during operation; control arm, tie rod and/or wheel bearings rusted and broke during operation causing vehicle to lose control.

The car was in park on a hill, when I turned off the engine, it rolled down the steep hill and the brakes or emergency brake would not work. I crashed through a fence across the street and into a building. The car was totaled.

Subframe rusted front and rear was driving tire axel/rod broke entire underneath rusted rotted.

Hearing noise on drivers side. Took to garage for inspection and h frame, sub frame, is rusting out and needs to be replaced. Motor and a arms mount to this frame. Find out this is a common problem and no recall or help from Chrysler. This is a huge safety issue! only have 68,000 on vehicle.

I took my car to my repair man he was trying to see why my tires had the steel treads showing and the car shaking. Once up on the lift he found the subframe was rusted out. He ordered a new frame which took all my savings. He was surprised I made it off the expressway without an accident.

The frame has rusted out and everything attached to it has broken loose. I was driving the car when this happened. I was able to get it off the road but could have been killed if the tire had broke off.

I was informed at inspection that the main front cross member has a huge hole in the center of it and is rusting out badly. At 162,356 miles this car will not pass safety inspection. This car is not safe for me or my family. No warning lamps or messages. I was told that one bad bump could do us in. We were told to contact the dealership and found out about the extended warranty that had already passed during the previous owners time. This should have been a recall, but what else can you expect from Dodge.

Unknown I took my car to repair shop for oil change when car was on rack they noticed the front crossmember (x69 warranty extension) was rusted with a good sized hole he said it is ready to break and would loose steering control and can wrect k they printed off a technical service bulletin from Dodge I called Dodge they said it wasnt a recall so they wont pay for repair a Dodge dealer gave me a quote of $1400,00 and $ 1500. 00 dollars to replace it I dont under stand why they didnt do a recall is there anything NHTSA can do about this problem Dodge know about it to do a serice bulletin my vehicle is registered with Dodge and NHTSA to receive recalls and things I got nothing about any recalls the repair shop told me about 2 recalls and I had them fixed.

Front and rear subframes, crossbars are rusted and rotted. This car is available upon request. This is a safety hazard that can result in death. The subframes holds the engine and tires. If the engine falls out of the car while driving it could be fatal. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center car x. Their were no warning lamps.

2008 Dodge Caliber with approx. 135,000 miles on it. Rotted subframe and rusted crossbar. Vehicle started swerving as if driving on ice (in the summertime!). Took it to a reputable mechanic and he wouldn't even put it on a lift. He said it was too much of a risk. I understand this is common on this vehicle, it's dangerous and should be recalled! no more Dodge vehicles for me, ever!.

At 140000 miles I noticed that my entire subframe was ready to completely collapse and no auto shop would work on it whatsoever. I reached out and found out that there was nothing I could do about it it I had the car for 2 years and it’s had this issue the whole time not cool safety should be first.

I just purchased my 16 year old daughter a 2011 Dodge Caliber with approximately 75,000 miles on it. Great shape. She has drove it here and there for 3 months. 2 nights ago while driving she started hearing a noise so we took it to the shop to be told the entire cradle/frame is rusted and not safe to drive. This car has close to the same amount of miles my 2018 car has and clearly has been well taken care of for the entire frame to be rusted. To then be told it’s not safe to drive and I had my newly licensed driver in this car it’s heartbreaking. This is going to cost $1500 to repair on a car with less than 100,000 miles. After hearing about the issue I look online and see a lot of complaints about this same issue on other Calibers of different years and this year as well. Dodge needs to fix this ASAP. This should be a recall. Someone could get hurt or killed and have no clue. The sound isn’t even that loud just sounds like a bald tire so thankfully she did stop and tell me and we took the car some people may not do that.

My car was totaled because the front subfloor broke in have they said if going faster I would have rolled it only got 2000 had 1000 deduction I'm disabled I think I should get more of refund for your default.

During an inspection by my dealer it was noted that the front subframe was rusted through. The car was taken to a different repair shop where it was determined that the rear subframe was also rusted through. It was determined that this was an ongoing issue that the dealership failed to note during previous inspections. Allowing the failure to be pushed out past the time of an extended warranty repair. The corroded subframes allowed more flexure in the sub frames add stress to the bushings and support structures causes the repair cost to multiply. These component failures could lead to a catastrophic failure of the car while driving and should be corrected by the manufacturer.

Front subframe is rusted out with visible holes. Manufacturer only extended warranty and did not issue recall. I just found out and tried to get it repaired but extended warranty is expired and they will not cover costs. Tons of owners complaining about this as it is listed as front and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension) - 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber & Jeep compass/patriot> tons of owners are furious and trying to get help on this serious issue that can easily result in a catastrophic accident and even death.

Took vehicle in for maintenance, technician told us the front crossmember is rusted throughout and needs replacement. Technician advised it's a safety issue and this model was given extended warranty under x69 notice, however warranty may have already expired. I contacted Chrysler representative and they advised the vehicle was part of the x69 notice but was beyond the extended warranty that expired in June 2018. I am the second owner of vehicle band never received notice of the issue from Chrysler/Dodge. The crossmember rust issue appears to be a common problem with this model. I am requesting an investigation and recall for this part.

When I started my 09 Dodge Caliber up one morning . I back up ,then put the car in drive and it hesitated and jump or jolt. It scared me . The engine came on,so I went to a auto parts store down the street from my house to get a reading or codes read on my Caliber, it gave me a code about the power train.

My car just turned off while driving and hasn't started again I have a no bus error on the odometer and I changed the crankshaft sensor and crankshaft position sensor and still won't start but all the lights and locks still work.

The electronic throttle control went out on me as I was entering the freeway. The etc is basically the car losing all power but the vehicle does not shut off only the gas peddle loses all power. It was very scary when your litteraly carrying your entire family including your doggy.

Car squeaks and clunks. Rear suspension components are extremely rusted. Feels like car is fish tailing while driving. Was driving from work and lost all control of the car. Speed was about 25mph.

Incident happened oct. 2, 2020. . . I was driving across an intersection, my wheel began to shake and I had no control over the vehicle. . . Very terrifying!! made it thru the intersection, was able to get of the road. . . When the mechanic (the man that pushed my car back to my residence) took a look under the bottom. . . It was totally rotted out, which in fact caused my wheel to detach form the vehicle . . . I could have lost my life, now I am out of a vehicle no money and I have to pay insurance. . . Please I need help!! yur abrupt attention in this matter is greatly appreciated.

The crossmember or engine cradle rusted through causing a lot of creaking noises while being driven. Upon diagnosis it was recommended to be replaced immediately.

The front and rear subframe are rotted/rusted to the point it is ready to collapse in half at any given time. There was a warranty extension on the vehicle that expired in Dec. 2019 and originally was extended by 5 years in 2017. I do not feel that this is adequate due to the potential hazard this would pose going down the highway at 60mph. Big safety concern and they don't plan on helping in any way shape or form due to being 6 months past their �extended� warranty. I believe this really needs to be inspected since this subframe issue is known from 3-4 different Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep models and not adequately covered by the manufacturer. Should be a recall, no rust on the vehicle besides the rotted frame. Known issue on these vehicles and not adequately addressed/covered when such a safety concern. More pictures available upon request.