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Dodge Caliber Equipment problems by year
19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Caliber's equipment & accessories. Trailer hitches, mobility equipment, accessories and aftermarket parts.
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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!! Your abrupt attention in this matter is greatly appreciated.*Dt*dt*jb
On this date, my wife and I noticed the l headlight of our 2007 dodge caliber r/t was inoperable. Once back to our house after a weekend away, I purchased a light bulb pack for replacement of the supposed burnt out bulb. Upon replacing this item, it still did not operate. I then installed the 2nd one that came in the pack with the same results. After reinstalling the original bulb, I searched the internet for possible wiring diagrams to help with troubleshooting, but instead, encountered numerous like problems...
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with other owners whom with the l headlight suddenly expiring with the bulb not being the issue. I understand that there have been some solutions with having the dealer reboot the computer, in which it also resets the light module, however, dodge does not declare this to be a safety issue. I beg to differ, loosing a headlight, especially the l/drivers side is a very big safety issue. Living in ne ohio during the winter time and snow storms, this is a "safety issue" for me and other drivers. Would you please investigate this issue for a possible safety issue. The blogs on many car sights and even on abc15 are overwhelming. Sincerely [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
My name is [[redacted]] & my wife was driving down the road at about 55 miles per hour & the steering wheel lost control pulling the vehicle to on coming traffic! She nearly miss the vehicle and got control of the vehicle. She was near the place where we take our vehicles to get repaired,so she had it towed there. ) The mechanic checked it out and said the engine cradle rusted out on the driver side and broke thru. The tires were chopped up on both sides from cutting in to the front end also. The vehicle is...
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only a 2009 .I called chrysler complaint dept.And she said that they couldn't do any thing about it because there was no recall for the dodge caliber 2009 models(only on the 2005 caliber models) she also said that she bought the same type of (used )caliper and her dad looked at it and said the engine cradle was rusting out . So she sold it.! My wife could of gotten in a head on accident because of this! We take a lot of pride in our vehicles & keep up on the regular maintenance.We also have all the records on everything that we had done with the vehicle. A person called to ask us about the complaint and we could talk to her at that time because my wife was working at that time so the person said they would call back but we haven't heard from them in about a week. Please call us about this at . [[redacted]] the car is repaired and we have the bill and the rusted out engine cradle if you need a picture of it. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Every time when I would be going over any kind of bump,driveways at speed bumps or just driving the car. I would always here shaking or rumbling noises in my front suspension. Recently I had to get a clutch installed in my caliber. And my mechanic informing me that my control arms were coming loose. Which means that if it persists the wheels can come off so that's the sound I am hearing the wheels shaking when it goes over bumps!. And then he followed by saying with dodge calibers control arms always seems to go...
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bad early in the life of the car no matter how you drive. I only have about 91,000 miles on my car which are about 90% highway miles. I used to drive for ups drove trucks for living when he comes to changing gears and driving the car I am extremely capable. So for a clutch to go back in just seven years is absolutely ridiculous. My parents had a 1987 volvo station wagon with manual transmission. And we never had transmission problems!!! Hey dodge this is how a car is supposed to work!! You buy it works till you sell it. With a few maintenance fixes down the line. (Not control arms transmission and electrical and gas pedals.) So for control arms going bad at this time is absolutely ridiculous. I went on other forums of people who has the same car as mine in about 600 people or thousand people were saying exactly the same thing but they had to spend a lot of money to get these things fixed. I understand that things go bad cars over time but this is extremely too early. I have went to 3 to 4 other mechanics and all say the same thing about the dodge calibers. Control arms are a major important thing is safety of a car extremely basic an extremely simple to understand that conforms do not go back and just seven years. Note my control arms aren't as bad as some others. *Tr
Went to get car inspected and the mechanic found our crossmember frame was rusted out. It is only 5 yrs old and has 63000 miles, unheard of. Next step contact dodge see what they can do to help us get this repaired, right now car is unsafe to drive. *Tr
We parked our 2008 dodge caliper for three days and when we drove next the head light switch would not activate the head lights at all, the auxiliary driving lights would not work, the wind shied wipers will not work (front or back) the wind shield washer will not work. The head lights do come on automatic when you start the vehicle and then they stay on until you turn the ignition switch off. The hazard lights will come on and flash but that is the only thing that is connected to the driver's column that will...
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work. This is a safety problem because of the lack of lighting capability, the wind shield washers not working. I have goggled this problem and the same problem has happened on the dodge avenger and there are several entries of the problem happening on the dodge caliper. *Tr
I recently purchased this vehicle about three months ago with aircheck. Little did I know I was buying a more defective car than I originally had. About a week ago my a/c goes to crap I ask the dealership to fix it and all he says is I know a guy that can fix it for you for alittle charge. And to top it off the a/c goes out on the hottest freaking day of the month. Then my engine makes this rattling noise my freaking radio doesn't accept cd's what kind of whole did I get my self into. And for this car to be a 4 cylinder it drinks gas as if it where a v8. *Tr
In february 2011, I had my 2007 dodge caliber r/t serviced and tired rotated, at this time firestone told me that I have bad ball joints and need them replaced, it only had 46,000 miles on it. I had it replaced and now I am having trouble with it again. Someone needs to investigate this and get it in for a recall before someone gets really hurt. *Tr
I started to notice a noise coming from the back end of the car. We took the car to chrsyler/dodge dealer & was told that we have to replace the following:rear hubs, the right & left lower control arms & replace the tires. We had just brought new tires in november 2010 for the winter & now they have to be replace again.Chrysler is putting my life, my husband & mother's life line on the line. Why is it that when they had the may 2007 recall,this problem was not included and why are they getting away with murder by...
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putting our lives in jeopardy. I thought I purchased a car that would kept me safe. The estimated cost they quoted us $1800.00. Chrysler/dodge should be ashame of themselves. Is profit more important to them than our lives. The car is worthless & can't afford to trade it in either. *Tr
Took my car into safford dodge in fredericksburg, va because when I hit brakes my car would shudder. I stated that I felt my front brakes were going bad. After they looked at my vehicle they stated I needed my rear brakes replaced and that my front ones were fine. Upon them working on my rear brakes, they informed me that cylinder wheel was locked up on the rear left side. Preventing the wheel from being placed back on the car. When I picked my vehicle up, my brake pedal made a popping sound. I thought that was...
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because I just had new brakes put on. Four days later my brakes went out on me as I was pulling out of my driveway. Thankfully no one was hurt and I was able to use my emergency brake to stop. I took my car back to safford dodge and the front desk guy paul stated he felt that my power brake booster was bad. I told him that there was nothing wrong with my car before I brought my vehicle in except that it shuddered. Which it still does. *Tr
Unexplained failure of both ball joints at 45800 miles. *Tr
2007 Dodge caliber gas pedal. With 50,600 miles. While driving approx 65 mph on a 3 lane highway the gas pedal accelerated to over 90 mph when the brakes and emergency brakes could not stop the car only slowed it slightly when I reached the shoulder of the road across 3 lanes of traffic I put the car in neutral and turned off the car to fully stop the vehicle. The gas pedal was replaced and explained that it was the cause for the excessive speed. *Tr
On 08/09/08 I took my vehicle to get checked; I had already been having problems with my brake light coming on at different times. At that moment the light was not on and the service rep told me that the light had to be on in order to check the vehicle even after I showed him a recent video on my phone showing the light flashing. On 08/12/08 I took the vehicle as the light was one, they asked me to bring it in on 08/14/08. I dropped of my vehicle on 08/14/08 and they found that the brake sensor needs to changed;...
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so they placed the order and asked me to come in on 08/19/08 to have it replaced. Due to tropical storm conditions on the 19th, I did not take my vehicle, we reschedule for 8/21/08. Dropping off my vehicle on 08/21/08 they called me in the early afternoon that my vehicle was ready. The next day 08/22/08 the light turned on again; on 08/25 or 08/26 I called chrysler financial to complain; they told me I need to take my vehicle again when only the light is on. On 08/27 the light turned on and I went and spoke with the manager, he promised me a driver at 7:00am on 09/02 to bring me to work so I may leave me car; that promise was not fulfilled and my car finally went in on 09/05 as they now see it as a safety issue after I have been saying it in the beginning. I am waiting for the weekend to see if the light turns on again on my vehicle. I have had other instance about 3 months after purchase that the vehicle shut off 2 times! I took it to the service and their computer could not pick-up any codes and never found anything. I am very disappointed with maroone dodge of pembroke pines service. *Tr
My complaint is not focused on the auto manufacturer. It is directed toward the auto insurance industry, and in particular nationwide insurance based in columbus, oh. I was recently involved in an auto accident, and a nationwide client rear-ended my new 2008 dodge caliber. It was less then 1 week old at the time of the accident, and had fewer then 300 miles on it. Nationwide promptly agreed to repair the vehicle by replacing the bumper. However, it has come to my attention that the company's policy is to replace...
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the bumper with a refurbished part, or a part made by a company that may not be licensed or represent mopar, the parts company that supplies dodge replacement parts. I am very concerned not only about losing value for my brand new car, but also that my safety and the safety of my passengers could be potentially compromised by the use of possibly inferior products. I understand that there is a governing body for these types of parts known as capa, but I also understand that not every part is certified by capa, nor could I find a certified part listed for the rear bumper of a 2008 dodge caliber. This is simply not acceptable, and nationwide must replace my bumper (and any unseen damaged parts) with genuine mopar-supplied parts to restore my vehicle to its original, safe, operating condition as it was prior to the accident. The vehicle's engine hasn't even been fully broken-in yet. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. Whenever the heater or air conditioner is activated, the contact smells a strong odor coming from the vents. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately 8 times regarding this odor, but they could not locate the origin. The contact stated that the occupants of her vehicle complain of dizziness, nausea, and headaches. The current mileage was 34,700 and failure mileage was 29,000.
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