Problems with 2007 Dodge Caliber SUSPENSION

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal noise in the front end. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side ball joints and control arms failed and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would independently activate. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. the contact stated that the electronic throttle control warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber sxt (na). the contact stated that after having routine service done, the dealer noticed that the tires were worn and the front outer tie rods needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. now 20,000 miles later after having the tires replaced again, the dealer noticed the front inner tie rods and ball joints needed to be replaced again, which were causing the tires to wear faster. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 23,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle started to emit a loud sound from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the bearings were defective and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 30 mph she applied pressure to the brake pedal and heard a squeaking noise. the failure recurred intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the tie rod was replaced. approximately 6 months later the failure began to recur and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the brakes were repaired. the failure continued to recur. approximately 1 year later the vehicle was taken back to an independent repair shop where the brakes, tires, tie rod and ball joints were repaired. the failure continues. the failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. the vin was unavailable.

My 2007 calibur needed new struts on front end in first yr ,it was covered under warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact indicated that while having maintenance performed, the contact was informed that both tie rods and ball joints were defective and needed to be replaced. the contact indicated that the vehicle was repaired for the same defect on multiple occasions but the problem recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 19,000.

About 3 weeks ago, my dodge caliber started to make an odd noise from the suspension and wheels. i took it in to the dealership and they said that there is nothing wrong with my car. after that, i did a google search and found out that there are a ton of people who are having the same issue that i am. *tr

The car strut has to be change in less than one year 4 times and is starting to sound again. *tr

We've had this '07 dodge caliber since 9 of '07 and have had several problems to occur at about 2 months after purchase. the car stalls at low speed, we've had brake problems which when we first took it in to our dealer was told nothing was wrong with the brakes. upon several visits about noise coming from the front tires and while pressing the brakes they would putter after about 40mph, was told the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. since then we would still experience the noise till it got so bad, chrysler finally said - your rotors need changing. since we were over 20,000 miles we weren't covered by warranty. was told this was normal wear and tear. i could understand if these problems had just started, but they didn't. chrysler has said they cannot assist me with a refund nor would the senior staff agent give me his bosses name to complain further. i am very dissatisfied with chrysler. my mom is about 80 years old and purchased this car believing that the company was reliable and would stand behind any problems. we would like our money back or trade this vehicle in for a comparable amount. *tr

Rattling noise from the tires since i bought it. everytime i go over any bumps in the road but especially going over the bridge its makes the most noise, kind of scary i took it in they said they put a foam behing the hub to stop the rattling but is that safe? *tr

I was driving a rental car dodge caliber 2007 on sept. 28th 2007 when i heard a loud bang and the car suddenly crashed into a stationary suv that was parked on the street. the cops came and no ticket was issued. i went online to find out if this car was involved in a recall because when i was driving the car i noticed it had an alignment problem. and also the guy that rented the car at enterprise told me to call him first if anything happened so based on that i decided to do a little investigation and i found out that 50,000 units of this vehicle was involved in a recall due to a sudden crash that could occur from wheel alignment. i contacted the manufacture which is chrysler to report the incident and they said they were going to investigate they are claiming that this vehicle is not was not in a recall but i will appreciate further investigation as i suspect foul play. *tr

2007 dodge caliber. consumer requests reimbursement for defective door recall. *smd the consumer stated on august 15, 2007, she took her vehicle to the dealer to have the regular maintenance performed and at that time, the dealer had the opportunity to check for recalls, but they didn't. on august 26, 2007, the consumer was involved in an accident, which resulted in the left rear passenger door being damaged, when the vehicle failed to stop after applying the brake. the consumer stated when she attempted to apply the brake, it kicked back and delayed her stopping. also, the vehicle was displaying a pull and the tires were wearing quickly.

I purchased my 2007 dodge caliber august 2007. nothing happened until the warranty was up. here is what has happened and mileage. 40,000 right front strut 45,000 left front strut 50,000 outer tie rods replace l and r 55,000 ball bearings and lower control arms have to be replaced 65,000 replace 2 sensors that are not communicating so car is stalling and now hot water spraying on my foot when gas is pushed down and burnt my foot this car should of had many more recalls than it has. dodge/chrysler has done nothing to help me with these costs and now i am stuck. *tr

2007 dodge caliber se (and other models) may have a problem with its suspension or alignment that causes tire "cupping" which can result in tire failure or loss of control. tire cupping on my caliber began prior to 20,000 miles. other reports i've seen online began much earlier - some with slightly more mileage. my vehicle was properly maintained and tires were always inflated properly and rotated according to the manufacturer's recommendation. my vehicle was still under warranty and taken to a chrysler dealership for inspection on the problem. they indicated the vehicle was "fine" but the tires needed replaced. the tires on my vehicle were dunlop 205/70 r15s, which came from the factory. others i've talked to had problems with those tires and other brands from the factory and in the aftermarket. the cost to replace tires is $300 minimum, which is bad enough, but a bigger concern of mine is possible tire failure or loss of control on wet roads due to the irregular tire wear. there are several dodge caliber forums online that document this problem. for months the sites claim dodge/chrysler will issue a recall or service bulletin on the issue, but so far this has not happened. *tr

I bought a 2007 dodge caliber new. i started having front end "vibrations" almost immediately (when i drove out of the dealership after delivery) mainly from 60-70mph. took it back to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong. took it back numerous times and was told once the tires were bad; i replaced them at my expense. same problem. took it back again and was told one of the rims was bent; i bought new rims (almost $1,000). took it back again and was told the rims were bad again. had the rims checked and they are perfectly round. bought another set of tires (same as factory); same problem. i have 69,000 miles on my car and it still does the same thing. i guess i have to live with it since "it's my imagination." *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 35 mph, both front axles failed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under warranty. the contact also experienced problems with the radio and the problem was repaired by the dealer. the contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle suddenly downshifted. the contact believed the failure within recall 10v234000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal) was the cause of the problem. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 27,000 and the current mileage was 36,400.

I've had numerous issues with the vehicle suspension since i purchased this vehicle brand new (a 2007( around thanksgiving 2006. the first issue involved the steering and was told that both front struts, control arms and outer tie rod ends would require replacement - at 6k miles! this repair also involved replacing the rear brake shoes. the steering was making a grinding noise when parking or parallel parking at very low speeds. i had this repair performed using parts i purchased myself and a local mechanic i found on craigslist who was willing to do the labor for about $300 including the necessary 4 wheel alignment. the parts cost about $500 or so. another issue that has been present since i brought the car home has been this rattle and clunk in the rear suspension. it seems that nobody has been able to pinpoint what the exact problem may be. i replaced the rear shocks myself thinking that might be the problem, but it still makes this annoying noise. the car has no rear sway bar. i was told it's not a control issue and have "lived with it" as annoying as it is all these years. it seems it has not affected the vehicle control, but it's a nuissance. i'm getting ready to fix this problem myself as it must be the rear control arms or toe links. this always occurs while driving over an uneven surface like a gravel driveway or a very bumpy road. it also seems that the front tie rods appear to be in need of replacement yet again as i inpsected these myself and noted theres no boot on them and getting some steering noises again, including a clunk while steering or braking at very low speeds. might need another set of control arms (not sure yet) really feel as if dodge should address and acknowledge this as a defect and pay for these repairs - as i've been reading here and on plenty of caliber forums i'm definitely not the only one who's had these exact problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front wheels became unstable as the vehicle shook violently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed the front tie rods and ball joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

I purchased a 2007 dodge caliber se from jim cogdill dodge in knoxville tennessee on august 23rd, 2006. this vehicle has a vibration at 60-75 mph. i have had the car in the shop on three separate occasions and the service manager has told me he believes that it is the tires; however they are telling me that i would have to purchase new tires for this vehicle to fix the problem. i first reported this to the dealer on august 29th, and it was told to me that the tires were out of balance. after their attempt to balance them i then drove the vehicle and it still had a vibration. they then told me that they would order me a new tire (because they believed that one of them was bad). when the tire arrived i brought the vehicle back and they replaced the tire. this did not fix the problem so they started taking tires and rims off of other 2007 dodge caliber se that they had on the lot. this did not fix the problem either. on friday, september 1st i left the car with gary sergeant (the service manager at jim cogdill dodge) and he later called and told me that they were unable to fix the car because there was not an issue with it. he stated, "this is a characteristic of this particular vehicle and the only thing that i could do was to upgrade to another model." he stated he drove three other dodge caliber se's and they all did the same thing. when i went back to the dealership they had me drive another se model and he was correct when he said they do the same thing. i then drove a sxt model and it did not. the only difference between them was the tires and rims (as far as drivablity is concerned). i ask him about upgrading tires and rims and they told me i would not be able to, i ask about upgrading to sxt model and they said i would have to eat the loss because my car is now considered used. the fact that the se model of caliber are all have this so called characteristic does not make it a legitimate reason for them not to fix the car. *nm

My 2007 dodge caliber has experience a pulling in the front end that started after 3,000 miles. the car has been at the shop 3 times in a time period expanding approx. 6-12 weeks. the dealer working on the car could not achieve success after three attempts. the car is now at another dealer who has had the car over 48 hrs with no response to the front end issue. the car now at 7400 miles as a front brake "jatter" and is at the dealer for this as well. also, the car's rear washer fluid nozzle leaks at highway speed and the stereo's sound will distort suddenly without warning. i am beyond upset with how much problems i have had on a 19,000.00$ brand new automobile. i do not want to believe that all chrysler vehicles have this kind of issues. i also wanted to believe that my problem was minor and would be just fine once it was fixed. however, the problems just keep coming. i purchased a new car in good faith that i received dependable transportation. i don't think i have gotten the fair end of the deal. i would be a happy customer if daimler chrysler refunded my money on this car. in trade i will purchase a new dodge 1500 pickup. i feel like if daimler chrysler will take care of me, i will be a happy customer who will continue to purchase their products. i don't want to take my business elsewhere but i will do what is needed. *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the vehicle has firestone tires, size p215/55/r18, and dot number vn0af31. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the tires. at 4,000 miles, the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the noise and advised him to call the tire manufacturer. the tire manufacturer was unable to assist unless they received a replacement order from the dealer. the dealer, who is no longer in business, refused to assist. the contact purchased four new tires in january of 2007; however, at 10,000 miles, the noise recurred and tread separation was visible on all 12 tires. the dealer was notified and inspected the alignment on the vehicle, but the noise continued. the dealer also stated that if the contact signed an agreement to release them from the matter, they would replace all four tires. the tires were replaced at no cost to the owner and the failure recurred at 8,000 miles. after receiving another diagnosis from a tire mechanic, the contact was informed that the camber suspension in the wheel area was inaccurate. they further stated that no adjustment could be made unless the frame was adjusted. the contact would have to pay $300 to make the adjustment; however, there was no guarantee that it would correct the failure. the manufacturer stated that they would not reimburse or assume any liability for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact has twelve tires that have failed. the initial failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 54,000.