Frame And Members Problems of Dodge Caliber

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise coming from the front sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard an abnormal noise like "banging" on the driver's side front wheel well, especially when she turned left or when she ran over any bumps. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the front frame members were rusted and the left front steering arm had broken away and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact stated that the mechanic was aware of a known manufacturer failure about the severe rusting of the frame. The failure mileage was 111,102.

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Tl the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the front cross member had holes and cracks, which could cause the front end of the vehicle to fall off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a defective cross member. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caliber. While the contact was replacing the rack and pinion himself, he noticed that the front crossmembers were corroded. The vehicle was taken to kayser Chrysler Dodge (866 phillips blvd, sauk city, WI 53583) where it was diagnosed that the front crossmembers were severely rusted and needed replacement. The contact also received a technical service bulletin that extended the front and rear crossmember warranty on the vehicle. The dealer declined repairs based on the warranty expiration date. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

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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.

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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 2007 Dodge Caliber. While having the front wheel aligned at an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the front cross members were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Upon an independent mechanic inspecting the vehicle, it was diagnosed that the front and rear cross members had extensive rust and needed to be replaced. Lilliston Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1501 n 2nd st #47, millville, NJ 08332, (856) 825-1937) diagnosed that the front and rear cross members needed to be replaced. The manufacturer's extended warranty campaign (x69) expired in November of 2016; therefore, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed the warranty expiration. The contact was advised to have the dealer repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 151,909.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact parked the vehicle, inspected the undercarriage, and noticed rust from the front to the back of the subframe. The contact called lowery bros. Chrysler-Jeep, inc. At (315) 472-7844 (647 w genesee st, syracuse, NY 13204), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 116,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caliber. While the vehicle was stationary, it was discovered that the vehicle had premature corrosion on the cross member. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,800.

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 2007 Dodge Caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing an inspection, the technician noticed that the front crossmember underneath the vehicle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,601.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 30 mph, cross member and the subframe fractured causing the front passenger side tire to fracture and turn inward. Due to the failure, the fender and the door were rubbing on the bottom each time the door was opened and closed on the front passenger side. The contact further inspected the vehicle and noticed that the subframe and the cross member was full of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would veer to the left lane when the steering wheel was released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear cross member was compromised due to rust perforation. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the technician discovered that the front section of the sub frame was corroded and rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

2009 Dodge Caliber sxt- a gust of wind hit my door as I proceeded to exit the vehicle. The door hinges exploded, sending a spring into my face, and hyper-extending the door range. The dealer appraised the damage at $600 dollars for replacement of the hinges and cosmetic repair. It will be filed as a warranty claim but it will "most likely be kicked back".