Problems with 2007 Dodge Caliber STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was observed in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Where do i start! from day one we have had issues with this car. cruse control didn't work, brought back to dealer the first week to be fixed. one month later, front speaker went out, another trip to the dealer speaker was replaced. at 34,611 miles, car was stuck in park, would not shift at all. towed to dealer, replaced stop lamp. at 35,031 miles, front end making loud knocking noise, you guessed it, another trip to dodge, lower control arms replaced. skipping to january of 2017, car now has 124,000 miles loud crunching sound coming from front driver side. thought oh, another ball joint needs replacing, which has been replaced in january of 2016, along with more control arms, sway bar link, and struts, about $1200.00 in all. took this pile of crap to local merlin's shop, showed me the rotted cross member with large holes in it, completely rotted through, back cross member was in bad shape as well. absolutely disgusted with this car, traded it in for a 2011 chevy and got $ 500.00 which was pretty generous. how could dodge not recall this issue, my wife would drive this 5 days a week 40 miles a day on the highway, lucky she could of been injured or worse, she always said the front end was not right, this has been rusting out for years. i guess safety is not a priority with their customers, they never sent any warning out to have this checked out. i will never ever buy another chrysler/dodge or jeep product.

Crossmembers front and rear subframe are rusted through and perforated. damaging front end parts by instability...car unsafe to drive. car just purchased from unsavory car dealer...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the front sub-frame had experienced severe corrosion. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving 40 mph, the subframe fractured on the vehicle. in addition, the contact replaced the tires on three occasions and the rear wheel bearings were replaced three times. furthermore, the ignition switch caught fire. the contact extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed and repaired by a dealer and an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 162,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the k frame prematurely rusted with extensive corrosion and there was a noise when turning coming from the lower front of the vehicle. the contact stated that there was rust on the wheel frame near the drivers side tire wheel framing as well. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,680.

The crossmember is rusted and has a huge whole in it. i get regular oil changes at the dodge dealer, with no mention of the crossmember issue. started hearing noise in front end took to mechanic and informed of issue. after some research found 10 year extension of warrenty on this part. went to get replaced and found other suspension issues caused by the severe rust, which they will not cover. vehicle not safe to drive and the cost for us to fix is more than the worth of the car!! at this point have no trade in value for car...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sub frame had corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact observed that the subframe was severely corroded. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician noticed that the entire subframe was rusted through. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 186,624.

Crossmember detached from vehicle while driving causing loss of steering due to front drivers wheel and axle becoming detached. took out control arm,cv joints , transmission cooling lines. it left skid marks in pavement where the tire dug in. actually ripped the tread on new tire. come to find out this is an extended warranty through dodge. however if your not the original owner of the vehicle you may not be notified because it is not a recall.

Extensive corrosion front and rear cross frame membrane. making vehicle dangerous to drive. dodge knew of the problem and extended the warranty but did not inform all owners.

Yesterday i had my car checked for a leak. this was fixed and the mechanic told me that my engine cradle is rusted through. they had me look at the undercarriage and i could not believe what i saw. i take good care of this car, it has always been garage kept with suggested maintenance checks taken. this is also very frustrating to me as i just had my car fixed (new manifold along with valves, gaskets, o-rings, oil change, radiator cap and radiator flushed and re-filled) by a dodge mechanic and was not informed about this. the car was seen at dodge in february (re-checked in march and april) then taken to another mechanic in june. thankfully i took the car somewhere else or i might have had an accident, malfunction or other issue. how do i get this issue taken care of...it should not have rusted out like it did. not with the kind of care i give to my cars.

My 2007 caliber is parked i will not drive it because the frame is rusted out so bad it is not safe for me and my kids. my mechanic told me to not drive. this car is not even 10 years old it definitely should not be rusted like that! very disappointing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving at an unknown speed, the frame of the vehicle fractured. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 87,476.

The front cross member on this car has significant corrosion causing a large hole and loss of integrity based on a dealer inspection. it has not actually failed at this time. the estimated repair cost from the dealer is $1209 including $665 for a replacement cross member. the manufacturer has stated to me that this is not covered under warranty because the vehicle was originally sold in canada. i own another 2007 caliber and this same problem was acknowledged to be a defective part. a letter was sent requesting that i take it to the dealer for inspection and possible repair. the dealer recently completed the repair on that vehicle at no cost to me.

I noticed that my car was making crunching and popping noises when i turned so i took it to my mechanic, who told me that my crossmember underneath the vehicle was severely corroded and needed replaced. and to not drive it unless absolutely necessary.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the sub frame had to be replaced due to corrosion. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while the vehicle was undergoing scheduled maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the frame was severely rusted and the struts could not be changed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Rear subframe is rotting and unsafe to drive. license mechanic inspected the vehicle.

Tl* 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. updated 05/10/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under warranty. updated 12/11/2017*js

My husband was driving and i was the passenger. 12/23/15. the car was a 2007 dodge caliber. approx 80,000 miles on it. no prior accidents. a car turned into driver side. my husband was not hurt. both cars going approx 10 miles an hour. i was hit with air bag. i received a broken rib, new bridge completely knocked out(or should i say in.). my back, neck, ankle still give me a lot of pain today. my body bruised head to toe. concussion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while attempting to have routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by the independent mechanic that the cross members were completely rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 175,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact noticed that the subframe was rusted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 35 mph, a loud abnormal noise emitted underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the front frame was completely rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Had the car inspected by local mechanic and found the front subframe was rotted.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle by an independent mechanic, it was brought to the attention of the contact that the vehicle's cross member had rust holes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front lower control arms, inner and outer tie rods, and cross member failed and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 76,092.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the anti skid and abs warning lights illuminated without warning. all of the instrument panel lights also illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear ends of the vehicle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact spoke with the manufacturer who approved the repairs performed by another dealer. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. updated 02/12/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for a routine service, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe corroded and both front ball joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise under the front and rear of the vehicle. the contact discovered that the undercarriage was severely rusted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear suspension and the front under carriage needed replacement for rust damage. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 20 mph, the front subframe fractured due to rust. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the subframe and sway bar needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 99,900.

Tl* the contacts owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 45 mph, the frame of the vehicle fractured without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. after the vehicle was taken to have a front wheel alignment, the technician informed that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Engine cradle is completely rusted out on our 2007 dodge caliber sxt. i have never seen something like this on a car that's not too old. looking at the engine cradle it has a hole about 12 inches round and along the engine cradle support or whatever its called that sticks up in the air welded to the cradle ...updated 07/30/15 *bf the consumer stated the part was replaced at not charge. updated 08/13/14*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact heard a loud noise near the front of the vehicle. the contact parked the vehicle and discovered that the entire subframe had excessive rust and fractures. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe had excessive rust and fractures and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving at 40 mph, there was an abnormal noise that came from the undercarriage. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe and sway bar needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 35 mph, cross member and the subframe fractured causing the front drive side tire to fracture and turn inward. due to the failure, the vehicles steering and driveablity were comprisied. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic and commented the subframe and the cross member had rust through rendering the vehicle undriveable. i will be contacting doge requesting recall status. local dodge dealers - service departments contacted, the repair is covered under a "memo" until march, 2017 and unlimited mileage but is not listed as a recall.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver and passenger side undercarriage had excessive rust and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was rusted and detached from the vehicle while driving approximately 5 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front end frame was replaced, but the failure occurred on the rear of the vehicle as it began to rust from the inside out. the rusted frame caused the vehicle's tires to lean outwards. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. no warning lights illuminated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

My sub frame was crumbling the mechanic said ! i brought it in to the mechanics garage, for noise in front end mechanic says the sub frame is eaten away so unsafe to drive he wouldn't let me take the car, he couldn't believe it didn't fall apart while i was driving it ..what ! i take care of my car i had no idea ,this should not have happened this car is not old ! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle veered to the left and right uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the entire under carriage was corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

The sub-frame on my caliber is rusted out. this is only 6 yrs old, and dodge say there is no warranty.there will be fatalities if this is not corrected on these vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. while having an oil change performed, the technician notified the contact that the rear subframe was rusted and deteriorating. the technician stated that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

I have a 2007 dodge caliber and the sub frame is so rusted through that it cracked while my son was driving it. thankfully he was coming home and it happened couple minutes from home. i cannot believe a car, that is only 7 years old, can rust so severely in such a short period of time. i cannot believe dodge has not issued a recall on this. what are they waiting for? are they waiting for enough people to get into accidents and possibly kill somebody, before the recall this manufacture defect? they must have some really good bean counters. when i started looking on the internet, i was shocked to see so many complaints from people with the exact same problem as i am having, and their cars were younger then mine. i was shocked to find out that there have not been any recalls issued for this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal became stuck causing an unintended acceleration. the contact also stated that the front driver side door handle and locking mechanism fractured and the door could not be secured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the door hinge needed to be replaced. no further information was available on the conditions of the vehicle. the initial failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* 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.

Just filing a complaint about substandard manufacturing of my vehicle cross member parts. substandard material was used and severe corrosion is a result. chrysler has a recall for repair. could pose safety issues if parts rust completely through. *tr

I noticed a periodic clunking sound coming from underneath. upon inspection by the dealer, the k-bar or k-frame, which is the part that holds the front suspension together, was found to have completely rusted through. it is completely rotten. chrysler was contacted and will not help with thus $1400 repair. the vehicle has only 64000 miles on it. i have never had to replace this part in any vehicle i have ever owned. this is a serious safety issue. *tr