We found the following complaints for DODGE CALIBER (2008)
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I was traveling to a t intersection; i was the one who was required to make the left or right hand turn. My brakes stopped working and i went from ~55mph to 45mph over the course of a football field or so. I should have been able to stop completely but that wasn't the case. It was the 2008 caliber srt4. The srt4 has a massive brake kit from the charger and magnum on it which should have made it stop relatively quickly. I mashed my vehicle into another vehicle at the intersection and my airbags did not deploy. I believe there is something wrong with the brakes and airbags on the 2008 caliber srt4.
Sitting on i-10 stopped when a tractor trailer rear ended me.his speed was 40 miles per and no airbags deployed.the front air bags should have helped me from getting my face cut and prevented my injury.i wish the bags would have worked.we just had the car checked out at the dodge dealer a few months prior.the driver front bag burning me would have been better then the blunt force to my face.
The airbag light is on and stays on. It randomly goes off for a minute but will stay on most of the tome and beep nonstop
Tamara recall air bag light is on all the time, park front of the house and drive i check underneath the car the plug and harness is fine.....
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the horn malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag was defective causing the horn to malfunction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 44,500.
I was going home one evening when i swerved to miss a deer and i went off a little ditch and hit a tree. None of my air bags deployed. I was flown to the hospital. I had shattered my shoulder, broke my hip, ankle, and 7 of my ribs. I was bed bound and wheel chair bound for 3 months and could not walk at all. It was very devastating. I was in very good health but not now. I did have to learn to walk again but i did it. I do have to live with some limitations now. Very disappointed that none of my air bags deployed.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber sxt.while driving 60 mph, the contact crashed into the side of another vehicle.her vehicle rolled over and traveled down an embankment.the frontal and side air bags failed to deploy.the contact sustained injures to her legs, neck, and intestines.a police report was filed.the manufacturer was notified and responded in writing that the air bags functioned properly.the manufacturer stated that she would receive a call back.the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed.the current and failure mileages were 23,011. Updated 10/27/09.*ljupdated 10/29/09.
The air bag light is on at all times and does not go off.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the driver's side frontal air bag failed to deploy when the driver crashed into a tree. The driver suffered injuries to the knee and arms. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not inspected for the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 63,000.
It w approximately 9:20 am on may 12, 2014 when i was returning home from my sons home in rochester, ny to livonia, mi. I was driving on the freeway and all of a sudden my left drivers side back wheel it the gravel in the far left lane nearest to the guard rail. I turned my wheel and when i did the car started to spin hit the guard rail head on and spun again and i went head on into a ditch and totaled my whole front end and my injuries were devastating. My entire air bag system did not implode. My family in ny took all pictures from where the car was towed. Not one thing was broken in my interior none of the airbags went off and even the state police and witnesses and ems stated to my family they didn't know how i didn't go through the windshield by the grace of god. I fractured my back and have lost l2 & l3 in my spine with a lumber fusion from l5 to l12. The spinal surgeon who says i wouldn't have had this severe of a back injury and head injury, oh yes my head injury. I hit my head so severe i was in the pysch ward for 4 days before they could do my back surgery.my time in buffalo was so awful. I didn't know anyone i thought i was kidnapped by [xxx] and the siberan liberation army and i was being held captive. I was given a ct scan and one month ago as my memory and speech has began to get worse along with my permanent walking and defective spine. I am encouraged by my spine doctor and medical doctor to seek advice on this problem of the air bags not imploding. They all from buffalo to here in mi have said the air bags were the reason i have these injuries. I am alive today by the grace of god and my seat belt! please for the other people who have this small vehicle check out the air bags and let us know what is the reason they didn't implode. I have pictures of the entire vehicle inside and out and would be greatly appreciative of your help. God bless.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bag light came up on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Many people with same issues on forums. It is the clock spring.
The code stating a wire is lose within the driver airbag. The airbag light keep going on and off consistently while driving
My daughter was involved in a front to rear collision where she rear ended a stationary vehicle square on at 40mph. None of her airbags in any part of the car deployed at 40mph. Complete failure of the system. Car was never tampered with, nor had it ever had a deployment or accident prior to this.the consumer stated his daughter received deep tissue trauma in her chest from the seat belt. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated 06/06/2014
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated as soon as the ignition was started. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Traveling on highway in winter road conditions. Driver lost control on black ice. Hit highway guardrail head on, then on the pax front side, then on driver front side. Major damage to front costing approx $6000.00 in damage. Air bag did not deploy even thought lights on dash were activated as deployed. With seat belt on passenger was thrown forward hitting steering wheel and knees to lower dashboard.sever concussion as result, bruising and soreness. Vehicle was purchased in 2011 from enterprise/national car rental with 31k miles on it.
Car will be at a stop, then when you try and accelerate it won't go and tries pulling forward and kind of jerks. Also the airbag light will go on for a minute then turn off then come back on a minute later over and over the whole time while driving. This car has never been in an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber.while driving approximately 35 mph in rainy weather conditions and at night, the contact's vehicle was cut off the road by another vehicle.suddenly, the vehicle hydroplaned when the brake pedal was depressed.the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the cement barrier.the air bags failed to deploy and the three air bag sensors were destroyed.the contact was severely injured.the police and ambulance were called to the scene and a police report was filed.the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to the collision center.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 6,400.
On4/10/2013, i was broadsided by a pick-up truck at 18th & pike streets. The glass exploded, my car then went into a backward spin. I spun about three times and then coming out of the spin crashed head on into a large suv that was doubled parked. My car bounced off the suv, the engine then shut down and my car continued to roll backwards. I was finally able to step on the brake and stop the car from rolling. One most important issue was that not one of my airbags deployed. My carcame equipped with side airbags, passenger and a driver airbag. I purchased my car brand new and i was really happy abouthaving this safety feature but highly disappointed when they did not work. I was also informed that nothing could be done about it because i was not paraplegic, paralyzed or dead! i found this to be a problem because other dodge owners are driving around and may have the same problem i did. I would hope nobody has to die, become paraplegic or paralyzed for something to be done about faulty airbags. My car was totaled. I have pictures if you would like to see them
My airbaglight started giving me problemsin september2019, the airbag light comes on and off when stationary, and in motion.
For three sudden engine failures:1) approximately april 16, 2014 noticed some of the dashboard warning lights blinked a little. Stopped at a traffic light it turned green stepped on the gas, the car jumped and stalled in traffic. Was able to restart the car and go about a 100 yards into a side street.was met by local police.got tow truck and had it towed to the local chrysler dealer.after the car was repaired drove out of the dealer but noticed that a dashboard warning light was on.2) approximately may 2, 2014 the dashboard warning lights blinked again but the car kept running.drove to my destination.when i returned to my car, turned on the ignition key it would not start again not even to crank the motor.got tow truck and towed it back to the chrysler dealer.after the car was repaired, the warning lights were double checked, then drove out of the dealer.3) approximately may 20, 2014 was going down hill hit a small bump causing dashboard warning lights to go on the car stalled, rolled the rest of the way down hill and pushed it into my driveway.i tried myself to fix it. Pulled off the main fuze cover and pulled out some fuzes this brought back some power to restart the car.the fuzes were apparently to the air bags but gave enough power to make the engine run.made an appointment with an electrical repair specialist.drove it to there lot. Was asked detailed questions on how i got there.the car was repaired but with problems, the electrical system is not protected in the front of the car and was advised to get a splash guard. But went to the chrysler dealer parts department. Found that it wouldn't do much good and none exist to completely protect it.the car runs fine now but hazardous.i believe i shouldn't be paying repair bills for this fault.
Was traveling 30 to 35 mph west on highway approaching intersection with green light, another 4 door sedan traveling east made left hand turn in front of my vehicle.the other vehicle was directly in front of my vehicle before it was seen, i slammed on the brakes and hit both doors of the other vehicle with the front end of my vehicle causing extensive front end damage.the vehicle is equipped with 2 front airbags and a knee airbag on the drivers side.none of the airbags deployed.
My boyfriend and i had a single car accident in my 2008 dodge caliber this past weekend.during the accident we were traveling between 40 and 50 mph in fog and were unaware that the road we were on ended in the shape of a "t".we then flew in the air landed and crashed the whole front part of my car.the angle at which we landed was with the front of the car pointed down.the air bags did not deploy.his injuries include 3 chipped molars on the right side of his mouth and a piece of flesh missing from the left side of his mouth.his left jaw is also swollen and he can hardly open his mouth to eat.my injuries include a swollen left knee, both knees are skinned up.my left shoulder as an imprint of my lace shirt on it and is sore to the touch, both my arms are in pain and the left is scrapped.i can't look to either side without having to move my whole body and i can't look up with my neck.my chest, ribs and breast bone are also sore, sore enough in fact that i had to be taken to the emergency room the night after because i had thrown up that morning and it was hurting to breathe and from the stress i either had a seizure or anxiety attack.
Was traveling 30 to 35 mph west on highway approaching intersection with green light, another 4 door sedan traveling east made left hand turn in front of my vehicle.the other vehicle was directly in front of my vehicle before it was seen, i slammed on the brakes and hit both doors of the other vehicle with the front end of my vehicle causing extensive front end damage.the vehicle is equipped with 2 front airbags and a knee airbag on the drivers side.none of the airbags deployed.
For the second time, i lost power to the turn signals, windshield wipers and washer, rear wiper and washer. I also lost the ability to set cruise control and the mileage display was blank.about 20 minutes into a rainy drive the wipers and turn signals came back. Then the wipers stayed on and would not turn off.i stopped for gas the the key fob would not lock/unlock doors.problems went away and came back, but not all of them. I drove to the chrysler / dodge dealer and asked about any service bulletin. They didn't find anything specific on the computer.made an appointment to have car trouble-shot on 5/23/2015. I am concerned that the air bag maybe not deploying should i need it.
2008 dodge caliber stopped accelerating normally in september 2010 at about 43,000 miles (and about 6 months after i bought it from a mazda dealership). I took it to several transmission shops who all said they couldn't help, but had heard of many similar problems with this vehicle. I finally took it to the dealership for a diagnosis and was told the whole transmission needed to be replaced (at about $4000). This diagnosis seems to be very different from the throttle issue that i've read about online. I was told it might hurt the powertrain further to continue driving it, so the car is still sitting in my drive way as a non-op. I don't understand how dodge is getting away with this, when so many similar complaints exist (most of which are within the warranty).
Horn defect on 2008 dodge caliber.horn does not work despite 3 attempts to repair by dealer.purchased at heritage ford in corydon, indiana and repaired by gerdon chrysler/dodge in corydon.horn sounds on first push, then will not sound for several hours or days when pushed.
While driving on a city street all the warning lights come on and the tach stops registering. I turned the car off it wouldn't restart. After awhile it restarted with the check engine light remaining lit. Took it to my mechanic he says the fuse module needs to be replaced.
Dash warning lights all come on,interior light comes on when using right turn signal, loses power only up to 40mph , sometimes won't start, odometer gauge flapping around, which are current problems,have replaced suspension three times, and replaced computer!will never purchase a dodge again!
For three sudden engine failures:1) approximately april 16, 2014 noticed some of the dashboard warning lights blinked a little. Stopped at a traffic light it turned green stepped on the gas, the car jumped and stalled in traffic. Was able to restart the car and go about a 100 yards into a side street.was met by local police.got tow truck and had it towed to the local chrysler dealer.after the car was repaired drove out of the dealer but noticed that a dashboard warning light was on.2) approximately may 2, 2014 the dashboard warning lights blinked again but the car kept running.drove to my destination.when i returned to my car, turned on the ignition key it would not start again not even to crank the motor.got tow truck and towed it back to the chrysler dealer.after the car was repaired, the warning lights were double checked, then drove out of the dealer.3) approximately may 20, 2014 was going down hill hit a small bump causing dashboard warning lights to go on the car stalled, rolled the rest of the way down hill and pushed it into my driveway.i tried myself to fix it. Pulled off the main fuze cover and pulled out some fuzes this brought back some power to restart the car.the fuzes were apparently to the air bags but gave enough power to make the engine run.made an appointment with an electrical repair specialist.drove it to there lot. Was asked detailed questions on how i got there.the car was repaired but with problems, the electrical system is not protected in the front of the car and was advised to get a splash guard. But went to the chrysler dealer parts department. Found that it wouldn't do much good and none exist to completely protect it.the car runs fine now but hazardous.i believe i shouldn't be paying repair bills for this fault.
I have had this car about 2 weeks now and have noticed a problem with the cruise control switch, also rear wiper motor and the control for the radio on the steering wheel. I believe there to be a wiring problem as i have read many complaints about the same thing. This could be a dangerous hazard especially if the cruise does work it may malfunction while driving or fire hazard
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle lost power and theelectric throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technicians informed the contact that the computer and the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
I am writing to discuss a possible danger in the design of the fuse box.the fuse box under the hood of the dodge caliber appears to allow too much moisture beyond the upper seal. Every 10,15, and 20 amp mini fuse develops excessive oxidation on the contacts.the oxidation may cause malfunctions in two ways.the first is phantom error codes and check engine lights.the second is the cvt transmission may slip out of gear while driving causing sudden loss of drive power and lead to collisions.another issue that concerns me is the potential for circuits to overheat resulting in electrical fires under the dash and under the hood of the caliber.
My car is well maintained.i have it serviced every 3000 miles and have the records to prove it.i had the rusted frame replaced this passed august after my mechanic noticedthe corroded frame. I have had almost all of the other problems listed and replaced on my car. I started hearing an odd noise while driving on the highway, and took the car in to my mechanic who replaced a pulley.the car continued to make the noise all the time while driving and i brought it back in for servicing.my mechanic could find nothing wrong.he told me to just drive it til something happened. The electronic throttle control light came on one night driving home on the highwayfrom grocery shopping.the light came on flashing, the car started bucking, the car would not accelerate.i was able to pull the car off the road and had it towed to my mechanic.my mechanic put in a new alternator at a cost of $650.a week later my husband drove 6 miles and the light came on.he came back home and called our mechanic.he advised to let the car stall out and it would record on the log.next day same thing, i let it stall out.took car in.he cannot find anything wrong.says it will be $500 at the dodge dealer just for the etc part. This is a known documented defect with the electrical system.why is dodge not accountable for this problem?why hasn't there been a recall?why isn't anyone concerned about all of the safety issues with this defective dodge caliber?this car is a huge safety risk to all drivers on the road.please do something before someone gets killed.
After turning on my car it began to lunge while in idle. As i attempted to back it out of the driveway the accelerator pedal had little to no effect. The car would not drive more than 10 mph, still lunging. The indicator light for the electronic throttle control (etc) lit up and started blinking. I took it into the dealer and the diagnostic ($150) proved it to be the etc. The etc kit needed to be replaced which apparently is a "dealer only" part. This is such a common occurrence for dodge that the etc kit is on back order and will not be available for 2 weeks! not to mention the part costs $600+. And by the way, i had to have the transmission replaced in 2011!
While driving a 2008 dodge caliber se in a street between 40mph and 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly shutdown itself. Five second later and after pulling over as close as i could to the curve of the road,the car died. I tried to restart the engine to move it out of the way of the traffic, but the vehicle did not start. Smoke started coming out under the hood, and after further examination, i saw sparks and smoke coming out off the fuses' box. I disconnected the battery and waited for the smoke to clear up. Using a flash light, i found out thatone of the circuit card in the totally integrated power module (tipm) shorted and melted part of the plastic cover.the vehicle couldn't be put in neutral, and the break pedal and steering wheel were inoperative. If this incident happened in a high way, i am sure that the incoming traffic could have hit my car with speed over 65mph due to suddenly deceleration and lack of vehicle's response to the driver's commands.my wife, three years old daughter and i could have been involved in a fatal crash.
My 2008 dodge caliber passenger head light only works on "high beam" while both stationary and in motion.replacing the bulb does not fix the issue. It is due to a defect in the tipm box.this is a known issue and has received recognition even in the news more than once. (http://www.abc15.com/news/let-joe-know/let-joe-know-how-a-burned-out-headlight-could-cost-900).this issue meets the requirements of a real as it is a known issue among several dodge calibers across multiple years. It is an issue that is wiring related and effects lighting which is a key safety concern to both myself and others while driving especially when driving at night.the tipm box is not an item that should require repair under ordinary ware of the equipment. Occasionally the light may flicker back on and then off again making the situation even more unpredictable and dangerous. This issue is also not that different from recalls already issued by ford for similar lighting problems where the loss of headlights has resulted in accidents (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-ford-recall-iduskbn0u51tt20151222).i have asked dodge to correct this issues but they have refused as they claim there are no warranties that cover this repair on my vehicle and there has been no recall as of yet due to this problem.the estimated repair for a headlight not working with this problem averages between $800 to $1000 which is also quite extreme and an undue burden on the general american for what should be a simple headlight problem.please take this issue with dodge headlights not properly functioning into consideration for a required recall to hold dodge accountable for the safety concern that it poses to all who drive this vehicle and drive on the roads where this vehicle is present.
First time dodge owner and never again...as i was driving at 45 mph first my battery light came on then 10 seconds later all the panel lights came in car lost all power but never shut down i pulled off 6 lane intersection to a safe location and turned car off and it would not start back i wait 2 hrs in 90degree heat 6 months pregnant for a tow truck i call dodge dealer and they said 160 to look at it but sounds like fuse box or something like that. Said typical in these cars so i just had the car towed home because i can't afford to dish out all kinds of money. Just under a year ago i replaced the alternator and battery again not cheap.... Nothing but problems with this car and as soon as i am able i am getting rid of it.
One headlight doesn't,work sub frame completely rusted, doors lock at different speeds shock and struts are horrible squeaks and makes really bad sounding noises at any speed even backing out
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 55 mph, an abnormal ticking noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The electrical throttle control light illuminated on the panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The lights and all dash gauges turn off while driving and all the warning lights on the dash come on. The engine light stays on until the car is turned off. When restarting all lights go away. This happens most often wheni am braking. No pattern for when or what speed. Abs seems to kick in for no reason during this electrical failure. Power has been lost and car has died while driving. I am told this is the tpim module fault that requires replacement for $1,500.00! there is large and common problem with this tpim and dodge has wrongly not provided a recall for the caliber.
I first experienced the electronic throttle control problem last month when i was on my way home and lost power while driving took it to a local mechanic and he said he would look at it.. When i got the car back he said he cleaned the throttle sensor and shouldn't have any issues paid $75. Well a couple of days ago the battery light came on and was on the entire day then went off. Now when it came back on and the electronic throttle light came on with it. The car would not go over 2 miles as i was driving towards the light i had to immediately turned off the car and turn back on. Thankfully there was no one at the light behind me when i did that. But i researched online and seen that many other has had this issue with their cars dating back 2007. My car is a 2008 which seem to have been fine till now. I have had the alternator go out and replaced followed by the battery being replaced that same week. I'm afraid to get on the highway with the car now. It's kind of scary to be on the road and have the car just stop on you. And have someone behind you not prepared to be stopping so quickly. I pick my grand baby up from school and i would hate to have this happen while she is in the car. I want to see if there was a recall on these vehicles with this problem but don't know where to look. I haven't put the mileage down because im at work putting in this report and its dark. But the mileage is well over 150,000.
Car was already warmed and driven for about 5 miles, after stopping at a gas station to refuel and re-starting, it was idling very inconsistently and running rough, shaking. There was a dash indicator for electronic throttle control flashing.i tried driving it and there was jerking and pulling and the transmission wouldn't shift past 2nd, car would not accelerate beyond 12-15 mph.i made it home (about 2 miles) and left the car for about 6 hours.upon restarting and warming, the car drove fine.about 1 1/2 weeks later, the same dash light came on, steady not flashing, car rumbled, then light went off and the car was fine.this happened on and off for about 2 weeks.then, when ready to leave from work one day, i started the car to warm it and the indicator light came on and stayed on, the car was running very rough, idle was fluctuating between about 500-1500 rpms and shaking. I left the car, assuming when i came back the next day it would start and be fine just like the 2 times before, but that was not the case.i drove the car to a nearby mechanic, maxing out at about 15 mph, strangely the car seemed to pick up speed when i eased off the accelerator, and steady loss of speed while going up hill.the mechanic could not fix or even diagnose the problem, said it has to go to the dealer.it seems to be something to do with the throttle control.i will update it once i hear from the dealer later today.
I was driving my 2008 dodge caliber in february 2015 traveling roughly 45 mph when suddenly the battery light and all dash lights began to come on and flash.i was able (just barely) to avoid a head on collision with another vehicle and parked the car; in the previous 30 days i had several repairs made that included the alternator and batter, et cetera.vehicle was towed to the repairing shop where a new alternator and battery were installed, then tonight 20150411 the batter light has again come on with fluctuating speeds.i have researched and read about multiple problems with the dodge caliber regarding the tipms system or such; the fact that the chrysler corporation has been able to consistently fail to make the required repairs to these vehicles is atrocious.the lives of other vehicle operators are being put at risk; i'm certain that something more should be done.
I was on my way to work and getting onto a freeway entrance, when right when i was merging, my car completely lost throttle control and bogged down. It was very foggy outside and a semi truck almost ran into the back of my car. I was able to get off the freeway and home with my car in what is known as limp mode. There was no check engine light, only a red lightning bolt light, and my esp (traction control) was on also. Upon doing some research i have found that the electronic throttle body goes out in these cars quite a bit. No body in my city had one and luckily i was able to source one from another state. Everyone that was out said they were on back order. This further confirmed my thoughts that this is a common problem along with reading about 10 other cases and a car forum where this has happened to many member there also. I understand things wear down and break and need to be replaced, but with my car only having 70,000 miles on it i find it a little ridiculous, and on that forum there are some where their throttle bodies have gone out at 30,000 miles. I'm just surprised that no body has been seriously injured or killed in accident because of this issue. One particular member on the forum i read he stated that the car had completely died on him in the middle of a busy intersection. I have a 4 year old son and it just bugs me to think that what if i had him in the car and that semi wasn't able to move out of the way in time? all i'm asking is that dodge either makes a better quality throttle body and puts out a recall or at least replaces the throttle body under the recall for free. I have wrote to dodges customer complaint department, but have not heard anything back so i figured maybe i would try here and see if anything can be done.
Vehicle is an automatic, 2.0l engine.while at a stop, in any gear, foot on or off the brake, my car will idle roughly, rpms fluctuate rapidly between 200-900 or higher, and the vehicle will sometimes stall and shut down while doing this.this rough idle and stalling out will also happen while slowing down/decelerating, as well as accelerating from a stop or slower speeds.the issue tends to happen more when the engine temperature has warmed up a bit from normal driving, but has occurred at lower temperatures as well.i have taken the vehicle to my local dodge dealership at least three times in the past three months; on the first visit, they replaced the pcv valve, ignition coil, and spark plugs ($400); on the next two visits, they claim they cannot replicate the issue, and no error codes appear on their diagnostic computers.i have had the fuel injectors cleaned, and had other mechanics inspect the car; they cannot find any needed repairs or error codes, but they have been able to replicate the issue.the car continues to experience this issue, no matter what repairs i have done.i am in contact with chrysler/dodge corporate customer relations, and have an open case with them, though they and the dealership state my car "has no warranty with dodge," and thus the issue isn't covered, nor do i have any claim to financial support from chrysler/dodge.my vehicle is currently at my local dodge dealership, in hopes they might finally be able to replicate the issue and find a cause/fix.
While traveling at 45 mph on 6 lane highway engine decelerated to between 5 to 10 miles per hour.engine begun to idle very rough. I was approaching a side street and was able to turn off the main hwy. To access the problem. The electronic throttle light had come on indicating a problem with the throttle system.
Horn started going off randomly. Sometimes short bursts and sometimes long sustained honks. Took car to the dealer and was told the tipm is failing. Car has also just shut down while driving.
I can drive the car but can'tspeed up or engine light will flash. If i'm at a stop light too long my car will stall while engine light is flashing and can't turn over engine right away.
Luckily, i was on a city street. The vehicle lost power and slowed significantly, almost stopping completely and began to reboot as if it were just being started. I am complaining because i do not feel it to be safe for consumers on any road. I have a 3 year old son and i would very much like dodge to fix this problem before my, or anyone else's family, gets whiplash from a rear collision. I'm reaching out to nhtsa because, i lack the tools and knowledge to fix it myself, and don't find it fair that i pay for a mistake that dodge made in making the car.
Losing power and all idiot lights flashing on highway or driving around the city very dangerous can not go over 45 on highway
I have replaced the bulbs multiple times on the turn signals. The brake lights continue to come on and off at their leisure . Sometimes, the turn signals on the front work and sometimes not. This is becoming a regular incident and is very dangerous since i drive long distances frequently. I also have been stopped by law enforcement several times for defective bulbs, luckily only warnings so far.
Went shopping came out from shopping my car left me stranded had it towed to the dealer i bought it from after being stranded for over 3 hoursthey had to sent it to a dodge dealer they said the issue was from a static lock which cased my module to have to be rest but then they told me if it happens again i just need to unplug the positive cable to the battery and it should work which it does but they said they had to reset my key to it so i was charged for them to do nothing and the car is still not fixed it happened again on january 7 2011 and so i called the dealer i bought if from and they told me to bring in and they would look at some components and install a ground wire well i did that but then the they told me the car couldn't be working so in other words they were not going to do anything to fix this problem i bought it from jerrery kiaineed a reliable car to drive and i don't have one and i too will never buy a dodge again.
Had car in park.started vehicle and starter kept trying to turn over.stopped car and took key out, starter kept going.started car again and drove 30 feet while starter is turning over and smoke was coming into vehicle.vehicle then stopped and engine died. The vehicle ended up stopped in the middle of a four lane main road. Lights were on and battery was still working.could not start car.police were called due to vehicle being inoperative.towed to dealer, where they ran tests on new starter after it was replaced.was told all tests passed and the original was a bad starter.on march 18, 2010 engine was starting to make similar sounds and vehicle tried starting without a key in ignition. The only way to stop this, was to pull wire off the battery.
Hi i got my power module replaced like 2 time in the past year and it went out again and it's we're all of my fuses are connected to so my head light dose it work and i got pulled over like 8 times and just different things has been burning out. Thank u
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber.the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred multiple times.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.updated 3/12/15the consumer stated while driving around 25 mph, when suddenly the vehicle started to vibrate uncontrollably, lost power and the electronic throttle control light illuminated. He shut the vehicle down and eventually re-started it.the consumer experienced the issued two more times. Updated 04/02/15
The front calipers will not engage when brake pedal is pressed. The brake pedal sinks to the floor and has no stopping power. The master cylinder was replaced and calipers are new replacements. After replacing these parts it now smell of burnt brake fluid but there is no leak and the problem seems to worsen. The first time i was doing 45-50 on a county rd when a another car pulled out 20 feet away and i was trying to slow down when i lost the front brakes as pished in on the pushed in on the brakes the pedal sank and they didn't engage. I then bought the new calipers and it was fine for about a month. The second time i was stuck in traffic on a busy city street when the abs brakes failed resulting in me running a red light and almost getting hit. It has corroded and took hunks off aluminum from my front driver rim. I have not been able to figure out what the problem and keep replacing parts for it to tear up new ones
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled.the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 10 mph. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
We were noticing the car being sluggish and not wanting to pick up speed so we made an appointment to get it looked at. Before that could happen the electronic throttle control light popped on when i was going through an intersection, the car wouldn't go above 20mph and felt like it wanted to stall out. I took my foot off the gas and the etc light went off after a few seconds. I was lucky it was very early in the morning and the intersection was empty. I continued on my way to work about 1/2 mileand the etc came back on. I managed to get it to work and parked it.i looked up what the light means and proceeded to google what it was for my car. I was socked by how many people have had this exact problem for the make and model.i couldn't believe this issue was not known or recalled. Car owners should have been made aware of this issue before it became a hazard. I left work and prayed my car would make it the 1/2 mile to my home. Unfortunately , the etc light came back on then started flashing. After reading other car owners posts i decided not to risk staling it on a bridge so i coasted it into a gas station were it chugged out. I walked the rest of the way home in 85 degree weather.we towed the car to our repair place, they hooked it up to the computer to read the codes, then they reset the controls hoping it would by pass a glitch. It didn't. They then had us bring the car to a dodge dealer to be repaired. The dealer was familiar with he problem "this happens all the time with these cars." they couldn't get to it until after the fourth of july weekend. They installed the replacement throttle body$272.42 (part 4891735ac) at a cost of 566.00 total. We just got the car back today. It is running smootherbut only time will tell if the problem was fixed. Updated 02/27/2015
My car was cutting off while driving down the road and with that the steering would lock with no way to move out of the way of other traffic but would start back up a minute later. This went on for a few days. Then it cut off while driving and wouldn't restart. Got towed to mechanic who determined it was the tipm.
2008 dodge caliber.while driving at 60 mph the battery charging light came on. Next day took car to auto store to have battery tested and they replaced the battery.next morning at 2:00 am while driving my husband to work, all lights on panel started coming on one at a time and car lost power and we coasted to the side of the freeway. The car is at the shop today and mechanics are trying to figure out what happened.they noted the battery was bad, but i just had a new battery put in and they stated the started was not bad.what is wrong so i can get it fixed.also change oil light always comes on even when i have just had the oil changed; which i do every 3,000 miles.the current mileage on vehicle is 57,000 miles.
After purchasing my dodge caliber in february or 2008 i noticed the gas gauge was not consistently accurate. It took a total of 6 months for schaefer and strohminger to "fix" it. I called them afterwards to tell them it was better but not completely correct and they put me off several times. They said they would call the engineer and follow up with me. That never happened even after the ceo of the vehicle maintenance department told me i met the lemon law requirements. During this time the car began to hesitate from time to time when starting. I also asked them about that problem. They could not figure out the problem after having it in the shop twice. About a year later the car wouldn't start and left me stranded at work. It was towed to the nearest dealership. I called ahead to talk to the mechanic who knew exactly what my problem was because he'd had several others need to be replaced already in the caliber. It was the wireless control module. While still under warranty they replaced it. It's been a few months now and the car has hesitated while starting 4 times already. Obviously there is a fault in the wireless control module unit they are using. Finally, i'm taking it back to have them check the water in the driver's side tail light and wet carpet behind the driver's side seat. I'm very dissatisfied with this car and do not plan on buying from dodge or schaefer and strohminger again.
My 2008 dodge caliber stalled out when driving & had the electronic throttle body control lights go off. ( we traded instead of fixing)not 1 week later my 2014 dodgeavenger has this same electronic throttle body control and stalled on the highway!!!!! the shop that is trying to fix this just has another avenger fixed for the same issue ! why have these not been recalled?if someone gets hurt stalling out on a highway because of this, there is going to be issues.
The main issue is not being able to take the car out of "park" when it is running. For the past year it has happened intermittently. The last 2 days none of my trying and retrying to get it out of park works. Also, my windshield wipers come on whenever they feel like it. Mostly upon starting. I also cannot reset my change oil light.
I have reported this before and nothing has been done i have a have a 2008 dodge caliber and have had to change the electricalthrottle this is very serious fir my car have turned off in the middle of driving in traffic this part needed to be recalled before i all some one else get kills or get badly hurt i have had to replace this part 3 times and i'm very tired of this please find out why this part goes bad so fast on these cars i have ready plenty of stories about this part going out on these dodge calibers and still no recalls do something before some one gets hurts and please look into this matter because its serious when you're driving the car shuts off in traffic and i'm sure i'm not the only one that have brought this to y'all attention do something before its to late and this is my second dodge caliber and having the same issue with the electric throttle and my car was in motion it happened all 3 times
Driving down the street at about 30mph and the car started jerking really bad the soon it died i went down and diagnosed it, come to find out the throttlebody is bad and seems to have happened to almost every caliber sebring owner.
My passenger headlight went out.i replaced with two brand new bulbs but light is still out.rear windshield wiper, one brake light, and one license plate illumination light are all non functional as well.recall has been made one year of models of chrysler vehicles but not mine, and it is the same faulty part that has been put in several models and years of chrysler vehicles.upon visiting a chrysler service center i was advised of a $900 quote to fix the part.i see no reasoning for me to have to foot the bill for a faulty part that chrysler has known about for several years and refuses to address.
While operating the 2008 dodge caliber 2.0l engine at approximately 45mph, the car instantly stopped without applying the brakes. Then the car would go from 7mph to 50mph in a rapid acceleration and then back down to 7mph.this was rather dangerous as i was almost rear ended numerous times despite having my emergency signal flashing lights on as well as driving in the far right lane. The car also experienced excessive back firing and one loud explosion sounded as if it occurred in the catalytic converter directly underneath the car.i was lucky enough to find an auto parts store last night and was able to have the tech there use the odbii reader and it indicated the error p0132 which is the oxygen sensor as the failing unit. The failure of the oxygen sensor nearly resulted in an accident as the dodge caliber was almost impacted by other cars in traffic as the other cars were not prepared for the dodge caliber to rapidly decelerate from 45mph to 7mph.the part was replaced asap the next day with bosch part # 15124 and upon testing for 20 minutes the car operated without error.i called dodge to inquire about a recall or warranty work and they declined both.in regard to public safety, i request that a case be opened to investigate this situation and others like it. The desired outcome is to have dodge recall the o2 sensors as this type of failure can be catastrophic when traveling on the highway at higher speeds with traffic.
I was on my way to work, headlights and dash lights started to flicker, all the indicator light on the dash came on. Smoke started coming in the vents into the vehicle went to stop, brakes grabbed for a second then went out completely, even shifting the vehicle to park did nothing. Stopped the vehicle by hitting guard rail called police, within minutes the entire front end was in flames.
Update of previous reported problems. The controls for the turn signals, wipers front and back, washer front and back, bright headlights, instrument panel dimmer all completely stop working. The headlights come on and off independent of the control switch by starting or stopping the engine with the key.this happened on starting the car to go to work from being parked in the garage. Tried to correct problems by changing the tipm. It had no effect. Took car into dealership they found and corrected 3 different breaks in 2 circuits. 2 breaks in the wiring in the inner fender well and 1 inside the car under the carpet near the drivers door.thanks to al serra auto plaza all electrical issues with this car have been resolved: cruise control works, key fobs work, wipers front and back work, washers front and back work, dimmer works, headlights works with the switch, bright headlights work.and turn signals work.
The code stating a wire is lose within the driver airbag. The airbag light keep going on and off consistently while driving
While going 45 mph car started stalling and would idle at 1.5 stopped in neutral.lost almost all power. Merely caused a collision.
While driving my car speed lowered and the trans temp light and esp light and traction control and etb module light came car won't go over 40 and remains in limp mode even after taking it to the shop
Air bag light came up on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Many people with same issues on forums. It is the clock spring.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle made a clucking noise. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic. The failure was located at the rear tie rod and strut having defective material. The ignition also failed and could not be turned.the rear tie rod strut and ignition was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued exhibiting a noise from the rear. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 74,176.
I have 2 2008 vehiclesthe first one is a dodge avenger and the 2nd one is a caliber. I bought both of these cars from the samedealership new. I have issues with the tire pressure sensors in all the tires. They are corrodingcausing the tire pressure to drop, are they any current issues or recalls on these type of devices.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 70 mph, the radio and dome light automatically turned on and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake pedal had to be depressed extremely hard for the vehicle to stop and multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact called chrysler dodge jeep ram greensboro (3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9850), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Car started making popping and creaking sounds when making a right hand turn.we have replaced everything there is as far as tie rods even to the point of motor mounts.last night i get a call and the car had done something i had never heard of.the harmonic balance pulley had flown off and the car had to be towed home.i also have the same problem as it seems cazillion other people have posted online.this car leaks.it has leaked since day one and the dealership in conroe, tx said if you get a car with a sunroof, its gonna leak.they are full of crap. This car's headliner looks as if it has been trodden on with muddy boots. It leaked so bad that carpeting would get wet then it was leaking down into the dash which caused the lights to do weird things.i can't even get rid of it because i would feel guilty for endangering someone else's life.
While driving my children to school, my car began shutting down on a major road putting mychildren and myself in danger. The throttle control light came on. After turning the car off and waiting a couple of minutes i was able to drive extremely slow to ge them to school safely. This sounds similar to the same problems currently happening with the chevy cobalts. Is it going to take chrysler/dodge killing people before this gets recalled? i encourage everyone to contact their local news stations along with national news stations! car companies are only interested in making their money and not looking at the safety issues of the death traps they are selling to consumers. I will be endlessly pursuing this matter until dodge steps up and pay for the repair! i will call every news station until some attention is brought to this matter and holding car companies like dodge/chrysler responsible for selling and manufacturing faulty vehicles.i have gone through all complaints listed on this site and numerous others. Someone is not doing their job!
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that she depressed the horn, but the horn did not sound. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and they informed the contact that she needed a new horn. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 10/07/11
Horn defect on 2008 dodge caliber.horn does not work despite 3 attempts to repair by dealer.purchased at heritage ford in corydon, indiana and repaired by gerdon chrysler/dodge in corydon.horn sounds on first push, then will not sound for several hours or days when pushed.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the horn malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the air bag was defective causing the horn to malfunction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 44,500.
I have reported this before and nothing has been done i have a have a 2008 dodge caliber and have had to change the electricalthrottle this is very serious fir my car have turned off in the middle of driving in traffic this part needed to be recalled before i all some one else get kills or get badly hurt i have had to replace this part 3 times and i'm very tired of this please find out why this part goes bad so fast on these cars i have ready plenty of stories about this part going out on these dodge calibers and still no recalls do something before some one gets hurts and please look into this matter because its serious when you're driving the car shuts off in traffic and i'm sure i'm not the only one that have brought this to y'all attention do something before its to late and this is my second dodge caliber and having the same issue with the electric throttle and my car was in motion it happened all 3 times
While driving my car speed lowered and the trans temp light and esp light and traction control and etb module light came car won't go over 40 and remains in limp mode even after taking it to the shop
I was on my way to work and getting onto a freeway entrance, when right when i was merging, my car completely lost throttle control and bogged down. It was very foggy outside and a semi truck almost ran into the back of my car. I was able to get off the freeway and home with my car in what is known as limp mode. There was no check engine light, only a red lightning bolt light, and my esp (traction control) was on also. Upon doing some research i have found that the electronic throttle body goes out in these cars quite a bit. No body in my city had one and luckily i was able to source one from another state. Everyone that was out said they were on back order. This further confirmed my thoughts that this is a common problem along with reading about 10 other cases and a car forum where this has happened to many member there also. I understand things wear down and break and need to be replaced, but with my car only having 70,000 miles on it i find it a little ridiculous, and on that forum there are some where their throttle bodies have gone out at 30,000 miles. I'm just surprised that no body has been seriously injured or killed in accident because of this issue. One particular member on the forum i read he stated that the car had completely died on him in the middle of a busy intersection. I have a 4 year old son and it just bugs me to think that what if i had him in the car and that semi wasn't able to move out of the way in time? all i'm asking is that dodge either makes a better quality throttle body and puts out a recall or at least replaces the throttle body under the recall for free. I have wrote to dodges customer complaint department, but have not heard anything back so i figured maybe i would try here and see if anything can be done.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shook and an unknown warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.
This is the third time in less than a year i am having trouble with this. I look this up online and a lot. Hundreds of people are having this problem. My etc (electronic throttle control light) comes on. My car loses power and sometime stop running in the middle of the highway. I have the pcm replace in the car that cost about $600 and i am having the same problem again. Losing power in a vehicle is very dangerous. I started having the same problem in my 2011 dodge caravan the dealer saying the cylinders are misfiring. Something needs to done about this.
Dash warning lights all come on,interior light comes on when using right turn signal, loses power only up to 40mph , sometimes won't start, odometer gauge flapping around, which are current problems,have replaced suspension three times, and replaced computer!will never purchase a dodge again!
My car is well maintained.i have it serviced every 3000 miles and have the records to prove it.i had the rusted frame replaced this passed august after my mechanic noticedthe corroded frame. I have had almost all of the other problems listed and replaced on my car. I started hearing an odd noise while driving on the highway, and took the car in to my mechanic who replaced a pulley.the car continued to make the noise all the time while driving and i brought it back in for servicing.my mechanic could find nothing wrong.he told me to just drive it til something happened. The electronic throttle control light came on one night driving home on the highwayfrom grocery shopping.the light came on flashing, the car started bucking, the car would not accelerate.i was able to pull the car off the road and had it towed to my mechanic.my mechanic put in a new alternator at a cost of $650.a week later my husband drove 6 miles and the light came on.he came back home and called our mechanic.he advised to let the car stall out and it would record on the log.next day same thing, i let it stall out.took car in.he cannot find anything wrong.says it will be $500 at the dodge dealer just for the etc part. This is a known documented defect with the electrical system.why is dodge not accountable for this problem?why hasn't there been a recall?why isn't anyone concerned about all of the safety issues with this defective dodge caliber?this car is a huge safety risk to all drivers on the road.please do something before someone gets killed.
While traveling at 45 mph on 6 lane highway engine decelerated to between 5 to 10 miles per hour.engine begun to idle very rough. I was approaching a side street and was able to turn off the main hwy. To access the problem. The electronic throttle light had come on indicating a problem with the throttle system.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber.the contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the technician noticed that the engine cradle was corroded and holes had developed.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,607.
I purchased this vehicle knowing of rust but when i climbed under it i seen the subframe is almost rusted all the way through this is a major issue i've heard of a few other caliber owners who's whole drivetrain fell out of engine bay due to this, this could be a dangerous problem if someone is driving at highway speeds dodge needs to take action and recall this part and put a better component on the vehicles they produce
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While having maintenance performed at the dealer, the technician diagnosed that the engine cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Motor cradle is rusting out! that's very dangerous and there should be a recall on call calibers. I can not afford to bay over $1,000 to fix my car. And the maker should use poor quality parts knowing how serious it can get. Recall recall recall !!
Tl - the contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. Pm
Driving the car down the road at approximately 35 mph and all of a sudden the electronic throttle control light comes on.the car lost engine power will running very rough.car would not accelerate and became hard to handle.was eventually able to get the car to the side of the road.i was on a city street.if this had happened on a very busy street or the highway i could have been stuck right in the middle of traffic with no or very little power to get it out of the road.this could have been a very dangerous situation at higher speeds or more traffic.there was no warning other then the light that came on when it happened.
My 17 yr old daughter was driving our 2008 dodge caliber when acceleration was lost.the car started shaking when she tried to give it fuel and the electronic throttle system like came on.needless to say, she was very shaken by this ordeal.we have an extended warranty that we purchased through carmax, with a 300.00 deductible, however the warranty company would only pay 144.00 dollars of the 647.00 total bill.the car has approx 70,000 miles so i don't understand why the throttle system would be defective.according to the repair shop, the needle inside the throttle that feeds the fuel was defective. Luckily my daughter was not on the main highway when it went out, otherwise it could have been more serious.i am voicing my complaint on this part and all be ware of the throttle needle going bad.i will also make this a formal complaint with dodge as well.
Going down the highway and when down shifting to merge in traffic the car died. Got it to the shoulder of the road & it started but was making a horrible noise. Got it towed home & to garage where they took the motor apart & found it had 2 burnt valves. Took the head to engine shop & found that the head seats are broken and the other 2 are worn & also have to be replaced. Cannot find parts from dodge & mechanic said he had to order them from japan. Now a job that should have been around $100 is costing us over $500. Very disappointed that a car with that low mileage would have something like this happen. I still owe 2 years on the car & by the looks of the complaints on the caliber i should have never bought it in the first place.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle inadvertently turned the steering wheel to the left and right. The contact also stated that the failure occurred while braking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the case frame of the engine and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I was driving my 2008 dodge caliber in february 2015 traveling roughly 45 mph when suddenly the battery light and all dash lights began to come on and flash.i was able (just barely) to avoid a head on collision with another vehicle and parked the car; in the previous 30 days i had several repairs made that included the alternator and batter, et cetera.vehicle was towed to the repairing shop where a new alternator and battery were installed, then tonight 20150411 the batter light has again come on with fluctuating speeds.i have researched and read about multiple problems with the dodge caliber regarding the tipms system or such; the fact that the chrysler corporation has been able to consistently fail to make the required repairs to these vehicles is atrocious.the lives of other vehicle operators are being put at risk; i'm certain that something more should be done.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. In addition, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle veered to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the engine cradle was rusted and caused the engine to shift into a lower position. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
Vehicle is an automatic, 2.0l engine.while at a stop, in any gear, foot on or off the brake, my car will idle roughly, rpms fluctuate rapidly between 200-900 or higher, and the vehicle will sometimes stall and shut down while doing this.this rough idle and stalling out will also happen while slowing down/decelerating, as well as accelerating from a stop or slower speeds.the issue tends to happen more when the engine temperature has warmed up a bit from normal driving, but has occurred at lower temperatures as well.i have taken the vehicle to my local dodge dealership at least three times in the past three months; on the first visit, they replaced the pcv valve, ignition coil, and spark plugs ($400); on the next two visits, they claim they cannot replicate the issue, and no error codes appear on their diagnostic computers.i have had the fuel injectors cleaned, and had other mechanics inspect the car; they cannot find any needed repairs or error codes, but they have been able to replicate the issue.the car continues to experience this issue, no matter what repairs i have done.i am in contact with chrysler/dodge corporate customer relations, and have an open case with them, though they and the dealership state my car "has no warranty with dodge," and thus the issue isn't covered, nor do i have any claim to financial support from chrysler/dodge.my vehicle is currently at my local dodge dealership, in hopes they might finally be able to replicate the issue and find a cause/fix.
Took our dodge caliber 2008 (manufacturer date: 11/2007) to a mechanic for repairs thought to be struts and was told the front cradle was rusted out and need to be replaced to continue any safe driving. This was a 2007 recall but was never included in any titled 2008 cars that were manufactured in 2007. This is a very dangerous issue and seems to be reported more often now at the 10 year mark. This is something that is not a traditional problem on most vehicles and seems to be a manufacturers defect. I would like to see it recalled, because the replacement cost on this is in the thousands and it is a severe safety hazard.
While driving my children to school, my car began shutting down on a major road putting mychildren and myself in danger. The throttle control light came on. After turning the car off and waiting a couple of minutes i was able to drive extremely slow to ge them to school safely. This sounds similar to the same problems currently happening with the chevy cobalts. Is it going to take chrysler/dodge killing people before this gets recalled? i encourage everyone to contact their local news stations along with national news stations! car companies are only interested in making their money and not looking at the safety issues of the death traps they are selling to consumers. I will be endlessly pursuing this matter until dodge steps up and pay for the repair! i will call every news station until some attention is brought to this matter and holding car companies like dodge/chrysler responsible for selling and manufacturing faulty vehicles.i have gone through all complaints listed on this site and numerous others. Someone is not doing their job!
I can drive the car but can'tspeed up or engine light will flash. If i'm at a stop light too long my car will stall while engine light is flashing and can't turn over engine right away.
I bought my car in 2009, ran great at first until i hit over 100 thousand miles.i was on my way out of town to see a family member in the hospital.it was 80 degrees out and my car just slowed down on the highway and came to a stop.i thought it overheated so i waited about 30 mins and started it up again.today i was at the dodge dealership to have them look at it, to find out why the passenger side front tire was making a noise(like it was going to fall off).they told me it was the controll arm and that i needed to replace it.apparently i'm not the only one having these issues.where's the recall dodge?
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The stated that the engine stalled with the illumination of the engine and electronic throttle control warning indicators while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop.the engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normally after several minutes however, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who reprogrammed the electronic throttle control and engine control module. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. The vin was unavailable.
The car has just shut down 3 different times now (while driving) and has left us stranded in the arizona desert each time. We will be driving and suddenly no matter how hard i press the gas pedal the car comes to a stop and will not turn back on until about 10 minutes later. I took it to brakes plus after it happened the first time and they said nothing was wrong. It then happened again a few months ago, and now again today. I am scared to put my family in the family car. Something has to be done about this. I'm going to call dodge and get to the bottom of this. I came on here to see if anyone has had the same issue. Apparently they do. I will never buy a dodge again unless they come up with an answer to this.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, it jerked violently. The contact also mentioned that acceleration power was reduced. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber.the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred multiple times.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.updated 3/12/15the consumer stated while driving around 25 mph, when suddenly the vehicle started to vibrate uncontrollably, lost power and the electronic throttle control light illuminated. He shut the vehicle down and eventually re-started it.the consumer experienced the issued two more times. Updated 04/02/15
Noted mounts rust and i almost lost the engine thanks to a due inspection i was save a bad accident. The 2007 dodge is covered but not the 2008.
I was on my way to work, headlights and dash lights started to flicker, all the indicator light on the dash came on. Smoke started coming in the vents into the vehicle went to stop, brakes grabbed for a second then went out completely, even shifting the vehicle to park did nothing. Stopped the vehicle by hitting guard rail called police, within minutes the entire front end was in flames.
Driving vehicle on main road approx 40mph .. Electronic throttle body indicator flashed , vehicle immediately lost power .. Had to pull over for safety reasons.. Vehicle "bucked" with a rough idle ..turned the vehicle off , restarted ; all seemed ok.this scenario occurred multiple timeseach time on the road disabling power and unexpected , local mechanic replaced spark plugs and coil packs ..the vehicle started but few days passed , again the etc indicator came on , immediately losing power , bucking on a highway / biway 45 mph , pulled over shoulder .. Restarted approx 15 min later all seemed ok..the latest occurrence and most impacted ., vehicle will not go beyond 10 mph, no power, bucking ..phoned dealership .. Etc is on back order and not enough parts availableto fill outstanding log of b/o .. (region is out of stock ) phoned chrysler addressed issue is multiple across forums and suggested recall..this issue is a safety concern and costly when codes are not accurate( misfire ignition coils, catalyst below threshold , overheated o2 sensor ,never indicating relating to faulty etc..but the dealership wouldn't order so many nor would they be out i stock and back ordered if this wasn't "recall worthy" chrysler was helpful in assisting and hopefully they will expedite part and all will be well ..
I had just left for work and after driving for two minutes, the engine, coolant and navigational lights turned on, and would not allow me to drive over 15 mph.i returned home, checked, and top off the coolant level, which was not very low at all.reset the panel and once i started to pull outof the parking space, the same lights turned on.this is not the first incident i have had with this car.please refer to the other incidents i have submitted, affecting other parts of this car.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud clicking noise was heard from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
Luckily, i was on a city street. The vehicle lost power and slowed significantly, almost stopping completely and began to reboot as if it were just being started. I am complaining because i do not feel it to be safe for consumers on any road. I have a 3 year old son and i would very much like dodge to fix this problem before my, or anyone else's family, gets whiplash from a rear collision. I'm reaching out to nhtsa because, i lack the tools and knowledge to fix it myself, and don't find it fair that i pay for a mistake that dodge made in making the car.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact heard a loud noise and noticed premature rust and corrosion on the engine cradle, which cracked without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 89,577.
Second time this as happened in less then 3 yrs. Driving car no warning light ever came on the first time. Lost power car died. Had it towed to dealership $600 cost no real answer from dealer ship. Now dec 25th 2013 driving home and light electronic throttle control indicator light comes on . Car putt's along . Again this is the second time this has happened, someone is going to get killed and dodge will have a law suit on their hands.iand many others will tell our friends and families not to buy anything made by dodge . Pretty sad someone will have to die to get this company to do a recall and fix the problem.
While driving on the freeway, the 2008 dodge caliber loss power and began to decrease speed.i stepped on the accelerator but the car did not respond.i exited the freeway, and after i was stopped at a light, i attempted to accelerate, but again, the vehicle would not respond.when it did, it jerked repeatedly until it was able to accelerate.while driving the car loss power again.additionally, the check engine light was on for a few months prior, a knocking noise would come from the engine, and a mechanic advised me that the transmission needed to be replaced.lastly, when it rains, the back seat passenger side and floor was inundated with water.
I was stopped in traffic at a red light, train was coming so i was holding my brakes. It felt as if the car was jerking forward not with alot of power but enough for me to notice. I look at my dash and i noticed that a redlight that seem to be red lighting bolts was on. I immediately pull my car out of traffic. While trying to get the car out of the road i notice it was slowly accelerating my car didn't go pass 20mph. I parked the car and waited to see if i could just try to drive it home which was only 1.5 miles at the most away. I had no issues besides the car wouldn't go pass 20mph and when it stalled it seemed as if it would jerk forward, while driving the car home. Before that day i had no issues.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated the engine cradle rusted out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.
Car was already warmed and driven for about 5 miles, after stopping at a gas station to refuel and re-starting, it was idling very inconsistently and running rough, shaking. There was a dash indicator for electronic throttle control flashing.i tried driving it and there was jerking and pulling and the transmission wouldn't shift past 2nd, car would not accelerate beyond 12-15 mph.i made it home (about 2 miles) and left the car for about 6 hours.upon restarting and warming, the car drove fine.about 1 1/2 weeks later, the same dash light came on, steady not flashing, car rumbled, then light went off and the car was fine.this happened on and off for about 2 weeks.then, when ready to leave from work one day, i started the car to warm it and the indicator light came on and stayed on, the car was running very rough, idle was fluctuating between about 500-1500 rpms and shaking. I left the car, assuming when i came back the next day it would start and be fine just like the 2 times before, but that was not the case.i drove the car to a nearby mechanic, maxing out at about 15 mph, strangely the car seemed to pick up speed when i eased off the accelerator, and steady loss of speed while going up hill.the mechanic could not fix or even diagnose the problem, said it has to go to the dealer.it seems to be something to do with the throttle control.i will update it once i hear from the dealer later today.
My car is well maintained.i have it serviced every 3000 miles and have the records to prove it.i had the rusted frame replaced this passed august after my mechanic noticedthe corroded frame. I have had almost all of the other problems listed and replaced on my car. I started hearing an odd noise while driving on the highway, and took the car in to my mechanic who replaced a pulley.the car continued to make the noise all the time while driving and i brought it back in for servicing.my mechanic could find nothing wrong.he told me to just drive it til something happened. The electronic throttle control light came on one night driving home on the highwayfrom grocery shopping.the light came on flashing, the car started bucking, the car would not accelerate.i was able to pull the car off the road and had it towed to my mechanic.my mechanic put in a new alternator at a cost of $650.a week later my husband drove 6 miles and the light came on.he came back home and called our mechanic.he advised to let the car stall out and it would record on the log.next day same thing, i let it stall out.took car in.he cannot find anything wrong.says it will be $500 at the dodge dealer just for the etc part. This is a known documented defect with the electrical system.why is dodge not accountable for this problem?why hasn't there been a recall?why isn't anyone concerned about all of the safety issues with this defective dodge caliber?this car is a huge safety risk to all drivers on the road.please do something before someone gets killed.
I have reported this before and nothing has been done i have a have a 2008 dodge caliber and have had to change the electricalthrottle this is very serious fir my car have turned off in the middle of driving in traffic this part needed to be recalled before i all some one else get kills or get badly hurt i have had to replace this part 3 times and i'm very tired of this please find out why this part goes bad so fast on these cars i have ready plenty of stories about this part going out on these dodge calibers and still no recalls do something before some one gets hurts and please look into this matter because its serious when you're driving the car shuts off in traffic and i'm sure i'm not the only one that have brought this to y'all attention do something before its to late and this is my second dodge caliber and having the same issue with the electric throttle and my car was in motion it happened all 3 times
As i was attempting to merge onto the cross county pwy east a lighting bolt appeared on my cluster panel. The car began to misfire and i could not speed up cars swerved to avoid crashing into me. Pretty scary!
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact placed the gear shifter in neutral, turned the vehicle off and back on, shifted the gear selector back in drive, and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to monroe dodge chrysler jeep ram superstore (15160 s dixie hwy, monroe, mi 48161, (734) 230-7872) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the throttle body had been previously replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
First time dodge owner and never again...as i was driving at 45 mph first my battery light came on then 10 seconds later all the panel lights came in car lost all power but never shut down i pulled off 6 lane intersection to a safe location and turned car off and it would not start back i wait 2 hrs in 90degree heat 6 months pregnant for a tow truck i call dodge dealer and they said 160 to look at it but sounds like fuse box or something like that. Said typical in these cars so i just had the car towed home because i can't afford to dish out all kinds of money. Just under a year ago i replaced the alternator and battery again not cheap.... Nothing but problems with this car and as soon as i am able i am getting rid of it.
For three sudden engine failures:1) approximately april 16, 2014 noticed some of the dashboard warning lights blinked a little. Stopped at a traffic light it turned green stepped on the gas, the car jumped and stalled in traffic. Was able to restart the car and go about a 100 yards into a side street.was met by local police.got tow truck and had it towed to the local chrysler dealer.after the car was repaired drove out of the dealer but noticed that a dashboard warning light was on.2) approximately may 2, 2014 the dashboard warning lights blinked again but the car kept running.drove to my destination.when i returned to my car, turned on the ignition key it would not start again not even to crank the motor.got tow truck and towed it back to the chrysler dealer.after the car was repaired, the warning lights were double checked, then drove out of the dealer.3) approximately may 20, 2014 was going down hill hit a small bump causing dashboard warning lights to go on the car stalled, rolled the rest of the way down hill and pushed it into my driveway.i tried myself to fix it. Pulled off the main fuze cover and pulled out some fuzes this brought back some power to restart the car.the fuzes were apparently to the air bags but gave enough power to make the engine run.made an appointment with an electrical repair specialist.drove it to there lot. Was asked detailed questions on how i got there.the car was repaired but with problems, the electrical system is not protected in the front of the car and was advised to get a splash guard. But went to the chrysler dealer parts department. Found that it wouldn't do much good and none exist to completely protect it.the car runs fine now but hazardous.i believe i shouldn't be paying repair bills for this fault.
There are currently 0 recalls on the 2008 dodge caliber 2.0. However, a simple youtube search will bring up common issues with the lower ball joints, which cause extreme tire wear and even severe pulling to the left and right with very little control. The anti-lock breaking system as well as the throttle body are huge issues as well. However, it wasn't a youtube search that brought this to my attention but instead driving one and looking into it. To my surprise there are zero recalls on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While traveling 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed and no repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 75,000.
My engine ticks when idling and the gas gauge jumps.the engine did not sound like this when i purchased it.i have taken the car to the dealer twice and have been told that there is no problem, and that all cars sound like that.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber.the contact stated that the o2 sensors continue to fail and causes the vehicle to drive roughly.the vehicle was taken to a repair shop at least ten times and they keep replacing the sensors each visit.there is no recall for this failure.the failure mileage was 5,500 and current mileage was 18,438.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the etc warning indicator was illuminating on the instrument panel on an intermittentl basis. The engine began to exhibit a significantly reduced amount of power and the road performance was extremely poor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the computerized system was reset. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure was 86,000.
While operating the 2008 dodge caliber 2.0l engine at approximately 45mph, the car instantly stopped without applying the brakes. Then the car would go from 7mph to 50mph in a rapid acceleration and then back down to 7mph.this was rather dangerous as i was almost rear ended numerous times despite having my emergency signal flashing lights on as well as driving in the far right lane. The car also experienced excessive back firing and one loud explosion sounded as if it occurred in the catalytic converter directly underneath the car.i was lucky enough to find an auto parts store last night and was able to have the tech there use the odbii reader and it indicated the error p0132 which is the oxygen sensor as the failing unit. The failure of the oxygen sensor nearly resulted in an accident as the dodge caliber was almost impacted by other cars in traffic as the other cars were not prepared for the dodge caliber to rapidly decelerate from 45mph to 7mph.the part was replaced asap the next day with bosch part # 15124 and upon testing for 20 minutes the car operated without error.i called dodge to inquire about a recall or warranty work and they declined both.in regard to public safety, i request that a case be opened to investigate this situation and others like it. The desired outcome is to have dodge recall the o2 sensors as this type of failure can be catastrophic when traveling on the highway at higher speeds with traffic.
Engine cradle mounting and front suspension plates have failed or broken twice on this car online complaints seem very similar dealer seems to ignore this problem but will fix it for 2000.00car pulls or veers unexpectedly while moving i cannot i feel safely drive anymore.
Had come to a stop at an intersection for a red light. Green light making left hand turn, car stalled out in intersection, able to restart car. I am at 89k now ever since then the car has been randomly stalling out at stops. I keep up with my vehicle maintenance. By doing some research this problem is a cause for concern, multiple complaints about this problem around the internet. This a safety issue and i believe it should be looked into and corrected. These problems can be prevented.
I have replaced alternator, drive belt, ball joints, wheel bearings, tire rods on my 2008 dodge.it is making a horrible noise now under the hood.i am one of many who have this same issue.
The car starts, drops rpms to 700 when put in reverse, then stalls while driving.
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.
2008 dodge caliber.while driving at 60 mph the battery charging light came on. Next day took car to auto store to have battery tested and they replaced the battery.next morning at 2:00 am while driving my husband to work, all lights on panel started coming on one at a time and car lost power and we coasted to the side of the freeway. The car is at the shop today and mechanics are trying to figure out what happened.they noted the battery was bad, but i just had a new battery put in and they stated the started was not bad.what is wrong so i can get it fixed.also change oil light always comes on even when i have just had the oil changed; which i do every 3,000 miles.the current mileage on vehicle is 57,000 miles.
2008 dodge caliber r/t with 2.4 litre, 5 speed manual tranny stalls while idling at red lights. Happened twice within 3 weeks.
The exhaust pipe protrudes too far from the rear of the vehicle making it possible for small children to receive injury when the vehicle is hot.a small child in our home received a second degree burn when walking around the vehicle to ask a question.in merely walking by, the child was able to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust pipe causing a burn.
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.
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 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.
While driving a 2008 dodge caliber se in a street between 40mph and 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly shutdown itself. Five second later and after pulling over as close as i could to the curve of the road,the car died. I tried to restart the engine to move it out of the way of the traffic, but the vehicle did not start. Smoke started coming out under the hood, and after further examination, i saw sparks and smoke coming out off the fuses' box. I disconnected the battery and waited for the smoke to clear up. Using a flash light, i found out thatone of the circuit card in the totally integrated power module (tipm) shorted and melted part of the plastic cover.the vehicle couldn't be put in neutral, and the break pedal and steering wheel were inoperative. If this incident happened in a high way, i am sure that the incoming traffic could have hit my car with speed over 65mph due to suddenly deceleration and lack of vehicle's response to the driver's commands.my wife, three years old daughter and i could have been involved in a fatal crash.
Sitting on i-10 stopped when a tractor trailer rear ended me.his speed was 40 miles per and no airbags deployed.the front air bags should have helped me from getting my face cut and prevented my injury.i wish the bags would have worked.we just had the car checked out at the dodge dealer a few months prior.the driver front bag burning me would have been better then the blunt force to my face.
08 dodge caliber sxt passenger front fog/blinker/hazard randomly works. Some times the fog and blinker goes on when in use and sometimes it does not. Several accidents have almost occurred because no one knows that i am turning right if they are in front of me. When the front right fog/blinker/hazard is not working the back is and blinks fast to indicate a bulb out. The bulbs have been replaced the wiring has been checked from the tipm box all the way to the light. I have gone over 2 months without my to see what's wrong but no one can figure it out and there are no codes that generate. The tipm box is working in perfect order and that is not the cause. I have taken it to 4 different mechanics and no one can find anything as to why the front passenger fog/blinker is the only thing effected. And why it is not consistent. I have been pulled over for over 20 times because of this issue. Whether its a light out or failing to use a turn signal. There's is def. No way my car will pass an upcoming inspection unless it decides to work the day i go. And since its so random and can work for a few days in row and then not work for like month its def. A shot in the dark. There is no recall on this and there def. Should be since it is a major safety risk. Having a functional turn signal/hazard is a major safety point to me especially when i have a child in the car with me at all times.i'm not sure the exact date but it started happening in september of 2015.
Reference chrysler tsb 23-035-07 for some (possibly) valuable, related information. Tail light lens condensing and containing water. I have complained to my local dodge dealer about this matter twice.the second time i reported it, i had gone in for regular service and, by chance, was given a 2011 dodge caliber as a rental. Both tail lights had condensation and at least 1/2" of water in them. I pointed this out the general manager, telling him i thought it was a defect, without letting him even know that it was 'his' car. He only nodded in agreement. I told him that the service representative said that there was nothing that could be done about it except for me to purchase a replacement lens assembly. I was also told that there were no tsb's related to this. When i told the service department about the tsb i found, they said the reference to "exterior lamp" is to the 'headlamps' and no others. Though my dealer is willing to help me with the cost of a replacement lens assembly, and since i feel this is a manufacturer's defect, and i do not think it is fair to them to carry the burden.finally, if one were to perform a google search relating to this issue they would find that there is clearly an ongoing and pervasive issue with not only the dodge caliber line of most years since production started, but many other models as well. In particular, the caliber forum sites have many complaints posted regarding this matter and the lengths the owners have had to go through to resolve the matter on their own.thank you for your time.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was stationary, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and the turn signal blinkers no longer illuminated when prompted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 140,000.
My passenger headlight went out.i replaced with two brand new bulbs but light is still out.rear windshield wiper, one brake light, and one license plate illumination light are all non functional as well.recall has been made one year of models of chrysler vehicles but not mine, and it is the same faulty part that has been put in several models and years of chrysler vehicles.upon visiting a chrysler service center i was advised of a $900 quote to fix the part.i see no reasoning for me to have to foot the bill for a faulty part that chrysler has known about for several years and refuses to address.
I have replaced the bulbs multiple times on the turn signals. The brake lights continue to come on and off at their leisure . Sometimes, the turn signals on the front work and sometimes not. This is becoming a regular incident and is very dangerous since i drive long distances frequently. I also have been stopped by law enforcement several times for defective bulbs, luckily only warnings so far.
The lights and all dash gauges turn off while driving and all the warning lights on the dash come on. The engine light stays on until the car is turned off. When restarting all lights go away. This happens most often wheni am braking. No pattern for when or what speed. Abs seems to kick in for no reason during this electrical failure. Power has been lost and car has died while driving. I am told this is the tpim module fault that requires replacement for $1,500.00! there is large and common problem with this tpim and dodge has wrongly not provided a recall for the caliber.
My 2008 dodge caliber passenger head light only works on "high beam" while both stationary and in motion.replacing the bulb does not fix the issue. It is due to a defect in the tipm box.this is a known issue and has received recognition even in the news more than once. (http://www.abc15.com/news/let-joe-know/let-joe-know-how-a-burned-out-headlight-could-cost-900).this issue meets the requirements of a real as it is a known issue among several dodge calibers across multiple years. It is an issue that is wiring related and effects lighting which is a key safety concern to both myself and others while driving especially when driving at night.the tipm box is not an item that should require repair under ordinary ware of the equipment. Occasionally the light may flicker back on and then off again making the situation even more unpredictable and dangerous. This issue is also not that different from recalls already issued by ford for similar lighting problems where the loss of headlights has resulted in accidents (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-ford-recall-iduskbn0u51tt20151222).i have asked dodge to correct this issues but they have refused as they claim there are no warranties that cover this repair on my vehicle and there has been no recall as of yet due to this problem.the estimated repair for a headlight not working with this problem averages between $800 to $1000 which is also quite extreme and an undue burden on the general american for what should be a simple headlight problem.please take this issue with dodge headlights not properly functioning into consideration for a required recall to hold dodge accountable for the safety concern that it poses to all who drive this vehicle and drive on the roads where this vehicle is present.
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 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.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The turn signals and the fog lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and since the failure could not be duplicated a remedy was not provided. After the vehicle was inspected, the failure recurred. The manufacturer will be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,591 and the current mileage was 18,501.
The right front passenger fog/blinker goes is not always functional.when the front right fog/blinker is not working the back blinks fast to indicate a bulb out. The bulbs have been replaced the wiring has been checked from the tipm box all the way to the light. I have gone over 2 months without my car to see what's wrong but no one can figure it out and there are no codes that generate. The tipm box is working in perfect order and that is not the cause. I have taken it to 4 different mechanics and no one can find anything as to why the front passenger fog/blinker is the only thing affected and why it is not consistent.it also effects from my right front passenger hazard light it will work if the fob/blinker is working that day.and the hazard will not work if the other ones are not functional that day.this has been happening for over ayear now since last february of 2015 buy i cannot recall the exact datealso the mileage was approx. 120,000.
Intake manifold runner, alternator, and light on inside on and off or stay on to long. Time period 2010-2016
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the rear driver's side taillight became filled with water, causing the taillight to fail. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic, who removed the light but was unable to determine the cause of the failure.. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.
Complained on numerous occasions to the stone mountain dodge dealer that there was something wrong with my fuel gauge.it does not keep an accurate account of the fuel in my fuel tank.upon filling up my car on full with fuel, it would give an inaccurate reading right away.as soon as i drove out of the parking lot.i explained this to the dealer on a number of different occasions and each time i was told that there was a part that my car needed, and it was on order and would be in a couple of months.i would wait a couple of months, and return to the dealer, and at that time i was told the same story again, that this part would be ordered, but now, they could not find a manufacturer to get the part from, but that corporate knew about this.on various visits to the dealer service department, there was never a resolution, and finally i was told to contact their corporate customer service.upon contact to their corporate customer service, i was offered a deal for dodge to pay two of my car notes, and i had 30 days to accept.i did not accept that offer because that meant that there was still no resolution in fixing my car.when i purchased my car, it had approximately 18,000 miles on my car, and i was told that my car had been serviced and looked at by their mechanics, and everything was fine before driving it off the lot.two to three months later is when i noticed this problem, and i feel that the dodge dealer lied to me when i was told that everything was fine, and later again, when i was told on a consistent basis that a part was coming in and my car would be fixed.i do not feel that it is fair to me as a consumer that i am literally paying for something that is not true.i have consistently been lied to by their service people, and still no resolution to either fix my car, or to even give me another car for the same value of when i purchased my car.updated 01/21/11
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.
My 2008 dodge caliber 2.4l turbo just got throttle body issues. I was driving around 30 mph like normal and my car started going berserk, had toturn it off while parking on the side of the road. It seems dangerous i know this can cause accidents.
While operating the 2008 dodge caliber 2.0l engine at approximately 45mph, the car instantly stopped without applying the brakes. Then the car would go from 7mph to 50mph in a rapid acceleration and then back down to 7mph.this was rather dangerous as i was almost rear ended numerous times despite having my emergency signal flashing lights on as well as driving in the far right lane. The car also experienced excessive back firing and one loud explosion sounded as if it occurred in the catalytic converter directly underneath the car.i was lucky enough to find an auto parts store last night and was able to have the tech there use the odbii reader and it indicated the error p0132 which is the oxygen sensor as the failing unit. The failure of the oxygen sensor nearly resulted in an accident as the dodge caliber was almost impacted by other cars in traffic as the other cars were not prepared for the dodge caliber to rapidly decelerate from 45mph to 7mph.the part was replaced asap the next day with bosch part # 15124 and upon testing for 20 minutes the car operated without error.i called dodge to inquire about a recall or warranty work and they declined both.in regard to public safety, i request that a case be opened to investigate this situation and others like it. The desired outcome is to have dodge recall the o2 sensors as this type of failure can be catastrophic when traveling on the highway at higher speeds with traffic.
08 dodge caliber se. Just riding down the road . Fuel throttle control module light comes on and car quits running while your driving. I was on interstate. Happened several times. Chrysler said it could be a fluke to keep driving it. Someone going to get hurt.. Luckily i was in a lane,wherei could just roll into emergency lane.
After purchasing my dodge caliber in february or 2008 i noticed the gas gauge was not consistently accurate. It took a total of 6 months for schaefer and strohminger to "fix" it. I called them afterwards to tell them it was better but not completely correct and they put me off several times. They said they would call the engineer and follow up with me. That never happened even after the ceo of the vehicle maintenance department told me i met the lemon law requirements. During this time the car began to hesitate from time to time when starting. I also asked them about that problem. They could not figure out the problem after having it in the shop twice. About a year later the car wouldn't start and left me stranded at work. It was towed to the nearest dealership. I called ahead to talk to the mechanic who knew exactly what my problem was because he'd had several others need to be replaced already in the caliber. It was the wireless control module. While still under warranty they replaced it. It's been a few months now and the car has hesitated while starting 4 times already. Obviously there is a fault in the wireless control module unit they are using. Finally, i'm taking it back to have them check the water in the driver's side tail light and wet carpet behind the driver's side seat. I'm very dissatisfied with this car and do not plan on buying from dodge or schaefer and strohminger again.
I can drive the car but can'tspeed up or engine light will flash. If i'm at a stop light too long my car will stall while engine light is flashing and can't turn over engine right away.
I was stopped in traffic at a red light, train was coming so i was holding my brakes. It felt as if the car was jerking forward not with alot of power but enough for me to notice. I look at my dash and i noticed that a redlight that seem to be red lighting bolts was on. I immediately pull my car out of traffic. While trying to get the car out of the road i notice it was slowly accelerating my car didn't go pass 20mph. I parked the car and waited to see if i could just try to drive it home which was only 1.5 miles at the most away. I had no issues besides the car wouldn't go pass 20mph and when it stalled it seemed as if it would jerk forward, while driving the car home. Before that day i had no issues.
Car was already warmed and driven for about 5 miles, after stopping at a gas station to refuel and re-starting, it was idling very inconsistently and running rough, shaking. There was a dash indicator for electronic throttle control flashing.i tried driving it and there was jerking and pulling and the transmission wouldn't shift past 2nd, car would not accelerate beyond 12-15 mph.i made it home (about 2 miles) and left the car for about 6 hours.upon restarting and warming, the car drove fine.about 1 1/2 weeks later, the same dash light came on, steady not flashing, car rumbled, then light went off and the car was fine.this happened on and off for about 2 weeks.then, when ready to leave from work one day, i started the car to warm it and the indicator light came on and stayed on, the car was running very rough, idle was fluctuating between about 500-1500 rpms and shaking. I left the car, assuming when i came back the next day it would start and be fine just like the 2 times before, but that was not the case.i drove the car to a nearby mechanic, maxing out at about 15 mph, strangely the car seemed to pick up speed when i eased off the accelerator, and steady loss of speed while going up hill.the mechanic could not fix or even diagnose the problem, said it has to go to the dealer.it seems to be something to do with the throttle control.i will update it once i hear from the dealer later today.
While traveling at 45 mph on 6 lane highway engine decelerated to between 5 to 10 miles per hour.engine begun to idle very rough. I was approaching a side street and was able to turn off the main hwy. To access the problem. The electronic throttle light had come on indicating a problem with the throttle system.
Vehicle was purchased brand new in 2008. December 24th 2013 at only 43,000 miles i had to replacethe throttle body which wasn't covered under a warranty and i had to pay $367 to have fixed. My car is in excellent condition & when i spoke with different dodge dealerships i was told that it's just a glitch that happens to some cars but nobody could tell me why at 43,000 miles i was experiencing a major repair! also the dealership who fixed the car said that the part was on back order it could take up to 3 months to get part cause evidently the part was in high demand. That tells that there is something faulty goin on with dodge vehicles. This needs to be researched further to see if a recall should happen! i will never purchase another dodge not only because the cars are horribly made but there dealerships are not customer friendly (i even contacted the dodge co. & got nowhere) after the vehicle has been purchased. I wanted to support & buy american but i've found out the hard way that maybe by buying foreign will get a reliable car!
My 17 yr old daughter was driving our 2008 dodge caliber when acceleration was lost.the car started shaking when she tried to give it fuel and the electronic throttle system like came on.needless to say, she was very shaken by this ordeal.we have an extended warranty that we purchased through carmax, with a 300.00 deductible, however the warranty company would only pay 144.00 dollars of the 647.00 total bill.the car has approx 70,000 miles so i don't understand why the throttle system would be defective.according to the repair shop, the needle inside the throttle that feeds the fuel was defective. Luckily my daughter was not on the main highway when it went out, otherwise it could have been more serious.i am voicing my complaint on this part and all be ware of the throttle needle going bad.i will also make this a formal complaint with dodge as well.
While going 45 mph car started stalling and would idle at 1.5 stopped in neutral.lost almost all power. Merely caused a collision.
I was driving my 2008 dodge caliber in february 2015 traveling roughly 45 mph when suddenly the battery light and all dash lights began to come on and flash.i was able (just barely) to avoid a head on collision with another vehicle and parked the car; in the previous 30 days i had several repairs made that included the alternator and batter, et cetera.vehicle was towed to the repairing shop where a new alternator and battery were installed, then tonight 20150411 the batter light has again come on with fluctuating speeds.i have researched and read about multiple problems with the dodge caliber regarding the tipms system or such; the fact that the chrysler corporation has been able to consistently fail to make the required repairs to these vehicles is atrocious.the lives of other vehicle operators are being put at risk; i'm certain that something more should be done.
My 17 yr old daughter was driving our 2008 dodge caliber when acceleration was lost.the car started shaking when she tried to give it fuel and the electronic throttle system like came on.needless to say, she was very shaken by this ordeal.we have an extended warranty that we purchased through carmax, with a 300.00 deductible, however the warranty company would only pay 144.00 dollars of the 647.00 total bill.the car has approx 70,000 miles so i don't understand why the throttle system would be defective.according to the repair shop, the needle inside the throttle that feeds the fuel was defective. Luckily my daughter was not on the main highway when it went out, otherwise it could have been more serious.i am voicing my complaint on this part and all be ware of the throttle needle going bad.i will also make this a formal complaint with dodge as well.
2008 dodge caliber - currently at the dealership for $700 in repairs. They state that the throttle body assembly needs to be replaced. The car would randomly and suddenly bogg down upon normal acceleration--very dangerous when pulling into traffic-- and the electronic throttle control light would illuminate either momentarily or flash. It would not go above 10 mph when this happened. Research on the internet has revealed many, many complaints about the same issue. Dodge takes no responsibility for this claiming it not to be a covered part of the powertrain warranty. When questioned, the dealership stated that when carbon begins to form that "apparently the entire inside of the throttle body unit carbs up". I asked, "do you mean normal carbon formation that happens in all engines." the response was, yes and that they recommend a "carb cleanout" every 30,000 miles (mine is at 53,000). I then asked (knowing the answer) if that was maintenance that was included with other maintenance in the manual. Of course, the reply was "no". This failure, when it happens, presents and extremely dangerous situation. It only had to put me in a bad predicament once before i headed to the dealership. The mere fact that the dealership seemed to be aware of this excessive carbon problem makes me feel that they do, indeed, have some responsibility to this issue. I have read complaint after complaint on the internet regarding this problem. One unfortunate man was hit by a gasoline truck when this occurred.it's unfortunate that more people don't know to come here and file a formal complaint rather than posting on blogs to try to help others. I implore whomever has the authority to investigate this matter before someone is killed.
As you start to drive the transmission begins to make a loud whinning noise as you speed up it got higher pitched. Took to dealer 10/12/12 after paying $112 for them to tell me the transmission was bad and needed replaced. The cost of that was going to be $3700 and there was no assistants by dealership. Informed me that it is a problem with cvt trans because it is unservicable. Took to local trans shop paid $3200 for a remanufactured, was suggested that we get rid of car because they feel it will happen again. Worst warr. Ever an trans of 18month 18,000 mile. Called dodge directly and the declined to help in anyway told me that there is no problem listed with these cars or trans.
The main issue is not being able to take the car out of "park" when it is running. For the past year it has happened intermittently. The last 2 days none of my trying and retrying to get it out of park works. Also, my windshield wipers come on whenever they feel like it. Mostly upon starting. I also cannot reset my change oil light.
I was turning onto a state highway when my brakes made the most awful grinding noise and my abs brake light came one. I immediately took my vehicle to the mechanic.i was told by my mechanic my brakes were bad and rotors needed to be replace and there was a sensor that had to be ordered before i could use the car after it was repaired. It had 11,000 miles!!i doubt my brakes were even bad at that point i think it was just a sensor after all. (after it cost me $480.00 plus i had to rent a car for 3 days.my transmission kept surging at the stop lights from the day i got it at 1,471 miles. So it was probably bad from day one. I should have taken it right back to where i bought it, at least it would have been under warranty.i had my transmission replaced at 30,000 miles at a cost of $6,000.
While going 45 mph car started stalling and would idle at 1.5 stopped in neutral.lost almost all power. Merely caused a collision.
Driving the car down the road at approximately 35 mph and all of a sudden the electronic throttle control light comes on.the car lost engine power will running very rough.car would not accelerate and became hard to handle.was eventually able to get the car to the side of the road.i was on a city street.if this had happened on a very busy street or the highway i could have been stuck right in the middle of traffic with no or very little power to get it out of the road.this could have been a very dangerous situation at higher speeds or more traffic.there was no warning other then the light that came on when it happened.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 25 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Car will be at a stop, then when you try and accelerate it won't go and tries pulling forward and kind of jerks. Also the airbag light will go on for a minute then turn off then come back on a minute later over and over the whole time while driving. This car has never been in an accident.
2008 dodge caliber stopped accelerating normally in september 2010 at about 43,000 miles (and about 6 months after i bought it from a mazda dealership). I took it to several transmission shops who all said they couldn't help, but had heard of many similar problems with this vehicle. I finally took it to the dealership for a diagnosis and was told the whole transmission needed to be replaced (at about $4000). This diagnosis seems to be very different from the throttle issue that i've read about online. I was told it might hurt the powertrain further to continue driving it, so the car is still sitting in my drive way as a non-op. I don't understand how dodge is getting away with this, when so many similar complaints exist (most of which are within the warranty).
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise. The contact later discovered that the subframe was rusted through and caused the front driver's side axle to fracture. Also, the top of the driver's side wheel was tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the axle, subframe, one of the brakes, and the transmission fluid line were replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was transferred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 112,850.
After reaching 100k miles, i took the car to the dealership to have the transmission flushed. Since then my transmission over heats when i drive 65 or more mph. I brought it back to the same dealer about a year later and they wanted to charge me $1500. I walked out! i drive 64 mph to keep it from over heating.
While traveling at 45 mph on 6 lane highway engine decelerated to between 5 to 10 miles per hour.engine begun to idle very rough. I was approaching a side street and was able to turn off the main hwy. To access the problem. The electronic throttle light had come on indicating a problem with the throttle system.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated the vehicle stalled when first started. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results determined a defective pcm. The contact did not have the pcm replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 10 mph. During the failure, the electronic throttle control system warning light began illuminating on the dashboard. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure because the warning light was no longer illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. Approximately three weeks later, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.updated 05/26/11 updated 2/9/12
Losing power and all idiot lights flashing on highway or driving around the city very dangerous can not go over 45 on highway
While driving my car speed lowered and the trans temp light and esp light and traction control and etb module light came car won't go over 40 and remains in limp mode even after taking it to the shop
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the transmission failed to function normally when shifting from park to any other gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and was unable to be safely driven. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
I bought my 2008 dodge caliber in july 2010.it had 27,000 miles on it.it was a campaign car.it has always had a problem with pickup.acceleration is not great, but we noticed on a july 4 trip, that the car was not only making the "normal" steering/suspension noise, but it was also making a whirring noise that my husband feared was the transmission slipping. I made an appointment at the dealership where i bought the vehicle and found out that the whirring noise was not the transmission, but the alternator is bad.$550.00.the ball joints and the tie rod ends are bad and need to be replaced, $1040.the struts also need to be replaced as well as the front brakes.$800.yes, my car has 110,000 miles on it, but the trade in value is only about $3500 anyway.its luckily been paid off for many years.the ball joint/tie rod issue is very worrysome, though.it is dangerous.
Going down the highway and when down shifting to merge in traffic the car died. Got it to the shoulder of the road & it started but was making a horrible noise. Got it towed home & to garage where they took the motor apart & found it had 2 burnt valves. Took the head to engine shop & found that the head seats are broken and the other 2 are worn & also have to be replaced. Cannot find parts from dodge & mechanic said he had to order them from japan. Now a job that should have been around $100 is costing us over $500. Very disappointed that a car with that low mileage would have something like this happen. I still owe 2 years on the car & by the looks of the complaints on the caliber i should have never bought it in the first place.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle started to jerk violently intermittently. After the initial failure the vehicle decelerated independently and failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned that the integrated power module light was illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. The vin was not available.
Left lower control armand upper cv shaft separated from transmission while entering an on ramp, causing loss of steering and driveability. Could have been deadly had the speed been faster and any closer to the overpass barrier. I had to be towed from the side of the on ramp with the police waiving people around. I couldn't even exit my drivers door due to no traffic clearance. I was essentially a sitting duck on the shoulder of an on ramp, just a few feet shy of the overpass of the highway i had just exited to enter another highway.
While driving on the freeway, the 2008 dodge caliber loss power and began to decrease speed.i stepped on the accelerator but the car did not respond.i exited the freeway, and after i was stopped at a light, i attempted to accelerate, but again, the vehicle would not respond.when it did, it jerked repeatedly until it was able to accelerate.while driving the car loss power again.additionally, the check engine light was on for a few months prior, a knocking noise would come from the engine, and a mechanic advised me that the transmission needed to be replaced.lastly, when it rains, the back seat passenger side and floor was inundated with water.
My 2008 caliber had a real bad tapping noise from the engine area, when i was reading online what it could be i found that the adjuster pulley on the alternator was the culprit, so i replaced it only to still hear when accelerating the car make a grinding noise like rubbing metal together from the transmission, i took it to a local mechanic and watched them inspect the transmission, the mechanics told me it is the gears in the transmission. The car has 80,000 miles on it, and of course the warranty is up, the dealership says they can't help as usual. Besides the pulley and the transmission the body has corrosion under the passenger door as well as in the hatch area. I still have 4 more payments on the car and should not have transmission or body failures when the car is not exposed to harsh conditions and has 70,000 miles. I will never buy another dodge/chrysler vehicle again.
I was driving in town when suddenly the car acted like it had no power!then it started jerking and jumping forward!then as i was going up hill it slowed and was jerking again!when i would stop at a light or stop sign it had very little power to exhilarate and then it would jerk alot until it got enough power to get going again! i was concerned about driving it any further since ilive out of town, i have two children and didn't want to take a chance on being stranded on the side of the highway!so i left the car in my sisters drive way and drove her car home!i needed a car so to take the children to school the next morning.i called amco and they told me to bring it in! it took me 30 mins to drive five miles!they told me after checking it out that the transmission is gone and the car is only seven yrs old with just a little over 100,000 miles on it! these cars should not be aloud to be sold!they are dangerous!everyone of them should be recalled and sent to the scrap yard!they are lemon's and i will never buy another dodge,chrysler or gm product again! i still owe 5000.oo on this piece of garbage and i don't have the 3500.00 to pay for a transmission!so the car sets as i pay for something that i can not drive!this is not right!the dealer was to put an extended warranty on the car and he did not!now with two kids i am screwed as with not having a vehicle to drive!this car needs to be recalled and we the owners should not have to pay for something we can not drive!
Left and right a post much too wide hindering ability to see where the curb is in relation to the car. It also hinders the ability to see if a small animal is in the affected view. In relation to the transmission, my transmission had to be replaced right after the warranty expired.i've had to have 2 tie rods replaced.an engine mount replaced, and a strut replaced, i am also on my second battery. This car has cost me a lot of money so far. I know it's 11 years old but i've never had this many mechanical issues with any car i've owned so far. The newest problem is a grinding noise that sounds like the wheel is going to fall off before i get home safely. There is a new noise as well that almost sounds like a radial tire with an issue but my tires are all fine. I am taking it to a good mechanic tomorrow....again!!at one point while driving at about 35 mph and starting to turn there was a grinding noise in the front end and it sounded like something fell off, i was turning left at the time. My abs brake light came on. I slowly went to the auto dealer, and they said there was a connector that broke and also a sensor they had to order. That cost over $400 plus i needed to rent a car to get home. Not a fan of the caliber at all. I do love the style it's sporty and easy to drive, when it's not in the shop that is.
"takata recall"in the year 2014 i experiencedthe loss of power while driving it . The vehicle would drive but suddenly would loose power and stop pulling. I took my car to the dealership and was that i needed a transmission replacement.also i inquired about this vehicle being on recall and was told that it wasn't but after reading several complaints, i feel that something should be done about this problem because a transmission replacement is very costly. I have not been able to drive my vehicle for two years because of this problem.
While driving my children to school, my car began shutting down on a major road putting mychildren and myself in danger. The throttle control light came on. After turning the car off and waiting a couple of minutes i was able to drive extremely slow to ge them to school safely. This sounds similar to the same problems currently happening with the chevy cobalts. Is it going to take chrysler/dodge killing people before this gets recalled? i encourage everyone to contact their local news stations along with national news stations! car companies are only interested in making their money and not looking at the safety issues of the death traps they are selling to consumers. I will be endlessly pursuing this matter until dodge steps up and pay for the repair! i will call every news station until some attention is brought to this matter and holding car companies like dodge/chrysler responsible for selling and manufacturing faulty vehicles.i have gone through all complaints listed on this site and numerous others. Someone is not doing their job!
Trouble shifting into 3rd gear. Requires double clutching to enter into 3rd gear and also grinds when entering. It will shift back into neutral if gear shift is not held in 3rd gear position when releasing the clutch. Also has instances of trouble going into 4th with grind when shifting. Only goes into gear 10% or time; i mostly skip 3rd gear altogether. Chrysler/jeep/dodge service bulletin #21-011-08 (march 7,2008) recommends replacement of 3rd/4th/5th & reverse gear synchronizer rings if this occurs. It recommends that if the transmission is opened from any service that these rings should be replaced regardless of condition.
I am writing to discuss a possible danger in the design of the fuse box.the fuse box under the hood of the dodge caliber appears to allow too much moisture beyond the upper seal. Every 10,15, and 20 amp mini fuse develops excessive oxidation on the contacts.the oxidation may cause malfunctions in two ways.the first is phantom error codes and check engine lights.the second is the cvt transmission may slip out of gear while driving causing sudden loss of drive power and lead to collisions.another issue that concerns me is the potential for circuits to overheat resulting in electrical fires under the dash and under the hood of the caliber.
Vehicle is an automatic, 2.0l engine.while at a stop, in any gear, foot on or off the brake, my car will idle roughly, rpms fluctuate rapidly between 200-900 or higher, and the vehicle will sometimes stall and shut down while doing this.this rough idle and stalling out will also happen while slowing down/decelerating, as well as accelerating from a stop or slower speeds.the issue tends to happen more when the engine temperature has warmed up a bit from normal driving, but has occurred at lower temperatures as well.i have taken the vehicle to my local dodge dealership at least three times in the past three months; on the first visit, they replaced the pcv valve, ignition coil, and spark plugs ($400); on the next two visits, they claim they cannot replicate the issue, and no error codes appear on their diagnostic computers.i have had the fuel injectors cleaned, and had other mechanics inspect the car; they cannot find any needed repairs or error codes, but they have been able to replicate the issue.the car continues to experience this issue, no matter what repairs i have done.i am in contact with chrysler/dodge corporate customer relations, and have an open case with them, though they and the dealership state my car "has no warranty with dodge," and thus the issue isn't covered, nor do i have any claim to financial support from chrysler/dodge.my vehicle is currently at my local dodge dealership, in hopes they might finally be able to replicate the issue and find a cause/fix.
After turning on my car it began to lunge while in idle. As i attempted to back it out of the driveway the accelerator pedal had little to no effect. The car would not drive more than 10 mph, still lunging. The indicator light for the electronic throttle control (etc) lit up and started blinking. I took it into the dealer and the diagnostic ($150) proved it to be the etc. The etc kit needed to be replaced which apparently is a "dealer only" part. This is such a common occurrence for dodge that the etc kit is on back order and will not be available for 2 weeks! not to mention the part costs $600+. And by the way, i had to have the transmission replaced in 2011!
Driving car at ~35 mph - entire dashboard indicator lights come on - vehicle immediately slows down to 5 mph - no power when pressing on gas - rpm to up to 3 or 4 (like i'm driving 80 mph) malfunction indicator light and trans oil temp light comes on - almost rear-ended because of drastic reduction in speed in ~5 seconds.took to mechanic codes u0101 (loss of communication with transmission control module and code u0402 (invalid data received from transmission control module) mechanic was able to clear codes but indicated that this is a common problem with dodge calibers - happened again on february 27th - called dodge (800-423-6343) and they said to take to dealership for $112 diagnostic (already know the diagnosis) - they could not provide any information on an actual fix for this problem - still want customer to pay for diagnosis with no actual fix - they can clear the codes (like my mechanic did for $50) and wait for it to happen again - only to (again) do the $112 diagnostic with no fix for this issue.i do not want to die driving this car.dodge totally unresponsive - upon internet search - lots of complaints and talk of class-action and recall.please recall - this is clearly a manufacturer computer software problem - a very dangerous computer software problem that should be fixed by the manufacturer.
While driving at approximately 60mph my car lost power and would only go about 10-15 mph for approximately 15 miles, when i finally found a place that i could leave the car it was only idling.upon taking it to the chrysler dealer was told it will cost approximately $500 to fix that the throttle body does not know what it wants to do.i asked if it would be covered under the lifetime power train warranty as the warranty does not exclude it and was advised that it is not covered.i have read on the internet that there is a major issue with both the 2007 and 2008 throttle body going out.this is rediculous that chrysler has not addressed this issue and is not covering it under the warranty since the car will not drive safely under these conditions, does it take someone being killed because they all of a sudden lose power and get hit.if they are going to give this type of warranty then they should cover it and if it is not covered they should be responsible to list it as a non covered item and people should be informed when purchasing the vehicle.power train....throttle body.....without the throttle body you have no power.sounds pretty simple to me.. This should be covered.
Found that the engine cradle is rusting out. This cradle supports all steering front suspension and engine/transmission. Have also found that this was a problem for the 2007 models and is still a problem on 2008 models. Although 2007 models are recalled and replaced but not 2008. This is a huge safety factor as stated all steering and suspension are connected to this cradle. If failure to cradle happens all loss of control of vehicle is inevitable.
I was making a turn and the passenger side tie rod broke. This is the third time i have had to replace a tie rod. Thank god my kids were not in the car or i wasn't on the highway. When is some gonna do something about this. People have had more than one bad experience with this. Dodge needs to step up and fix these cars!! this will b the last dodge i ever buy.
2008 dodge caliber - currently at the dealership for $700 in repairs. They state that the throttle body assembly needs to be replaced. The car would randomly and suddenly bogg down upon normal acceleration--very dangerous when pulling into traffic-- and the electronic throttle control light would illuminate either momentarily or flash. It would not go above 10 mph when this happened. Research on the internet has revealed many, many complaints about the same issue. Dodge takes no responsibility for this claiming it not to be a covered part of the powertrain warranty. When questioned, the dealership stated that when carbon begins to form that "apparently the entire inside of the throttle body unit carbs up". I asked, "do you mean normal carbon formation that happens in all engines." the response was, yes and that they recommend a "carb cleanout" every 30,000 miles (mine is at 53,000). I then asked (knowing the answer) if that was maintenance that was included with other maintenance in the manual. Of course, the reply was "no". This failure, when it happens, presents and extremely dangerous situation. It only had to put me in a bad predicament once before i headed to the dealership. The mere fact that the dealership seemed to be aware of this excessive carbon problem makes me feel that they do, indeed, have some responsibility to this issue. I have read complaint after complaint on the internet regarding this problem. One unfortunate man was hit by a gasoline truck when this occurred.it's unfortunate that more people don't know to come here and file a formal complaint rather than posting on blogs to try to help others. I implore whomever has the authority to investigate this matter before someone is killed.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle decelerated. Lost power, the transmission warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate over 35 mph. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated to the contactthat the failure was caused due by the transmission fluid overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The failure and the current mileage was 55,000.the dealer replaced the transmission fluid. Updated 08/06/12
During a recent trip to las vegas, my partner and i rented a dodge caliber.we believe there is a serious safety flaw in the front driver and passenger seat belt systems.during our trip we had many instances when our seat belts would come unbuckled.after examining why this was happening we found the problem.if you just buckle your seat belt without looking, like most americans do, you can actually put the buckle into the plastic latch housing and not the latch itself.it feels very similar to when you correctly latch the belt.it will also hold in that position, but obviously not in a car accident.
The air bag light is on at all times and does not go off.
It is raining in my vehicle.rain is pouring in through the sunroof and entering my car through the dome light, passenger and driver side support pillars, and onto the passenger and driver side floor and seats through a faulty drainage system.there is already a service bulletin out for the 2007 model for this issue.i went to dodge today and they will not fix my car per their service bulletin: 23-043-06 subject: water leak from headliner, because it is out for the 2007 model.they said the extended warranty i bought through chrysler will not cover the parts or labor and they will not apply the service bulletin to my vehicle because i own a 2008 vehicle.the issue, not taken care of leads to electrical problems, as reported by other owners on various blogs that pertain to this same problem.this company has irresponsibly produced a 2008 model with the same problem as the 2007 model, however, they will not fix the problem.in addition, the particular dealership i went to at 9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl, wanted me to pay at $105 diagnostic fee in addition to the warranty deductible of $100 if the warranty was to cover the problem that dodge created in their counterproductive manufacturing methods.
Drivers seat heater stayed on after car key was turned off. It continued to stay on after i got off and went shopping..the whole drivers seat burnt a big hole. Burned all the way to the bottom and burned the carpet and part of the door panel. Smoked the whole car .appraiser .said it was a short.in back part of heating wiring in back of seat. That stayed on.
My front seat makes annoying squeaks when traveling on road imperfections, pot holes and speed dumps at any speed. I noticed the sound when my car was in the mid 4,000 miles. Also the brakes would squeak when i braked in reverse. My car is now 13,383 (six months late) and i've taken my car to two different dealerships and the seat still squeaks. They tightened both front seats and the tracks. They also replaced one of the tracks during another visit. Each time i take my car in they say that they have solved the problem, but as soon i go over the speed bump while exiting the dealership, the seat still squeaks. I called the manager for the dealership which he was the one that had helped me. He is asking for a sixth visit to repair the squeaking noise, but i don't think that that's going to happen. I'm sure that a squeak may not be a big deal but if there is a sound then that means there is friction which over time will cause wear to the seat and may cause a failure to hold if in a collision. Lastly, when idling at red lights or stop signs the rhythm of the engine randomly jerks/bogg as if it feels like it's about to die out.
I bought this vehicle used from ganley dodge in bedford ohio.we have driven this vehicle aprox 12000 miles and have replaced or serviced the rear brakes six times at two separate dealers.the rear brakes have made a howling noise since the day it left the lot.chrysler has attempted to repair this problem six times to no avail.both dealers that have serviced thecaliber say that there is nothing that can be done to fix the problem, they also say it is cosmetic.after dealing with the dealers nonsense i called chrysler directly, after a week of dealing with them they finally call me back to tell me that an engineer has stated that rear brakes making noise is a normal thing for this car to do.and that there is nothing they will do to fix the problem.i suppose this is what happens when you allow and american car company to be owned by an italian and german companies.
Found that the engine cradle is rusting out. This cradle supports all steering front suspension and engine/transmission. Have also found that this was a problem for the 2007 models and is still a problem on 2008 models. Although 2007 models are recalled and replaced but not 2008. This is a huge safety factor as stated all steering and suspension are connected to this cradle. If failure to cradle happens all loss of control of vehicle is inevitable.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. After the vehicle underwent a routine oil change and tune up, the vehicle made an abnormal noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer was notified of the failure more than once and provided no solution. In addition, when driving over un-leveled land, the vehicle continued to make an abnormal noise and the suspension was unstable from the front to the rear. The contact was unable to determine if the dealer would provide a remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Abs light came on, found righet rear wheel senser was defictive.
I bought my car in 2009, ran great at first until i hit over 100 thousand miles.i was on my way out of town to see a family member in the hospital.it was 80 degrees out and my car just slowed down on the highway and came to a stop.i thought it overheated so i waited about 30 mins and started it up again.today i was at the dodge dealership to have them look at it, to find out why the passenger side front tire was making a noise(like it was going to fall off).they told me it was the controll arm and that i needed to replace it.apparently i'm not the only one having these issues.where's the recall dodge?
The front calipers will not engage when brake pedal is pressed. The brake pedal sinks to the floor and has no stopping power. The master cylinder was replaced and calipers are new replacements. After replacing these parts it now smell of burnt brake fluid but there is no leak and the problem seems to worsen. The first time i was doing 45-50 on a county rd when a another car pulled out 20 feet away and i was trying to slow down when i lost the front brakes as pished in on the pushed in on the brakes the pedal sank and they didn't engage. I then bought the new calipers and it was fine for about a month. The second time i was stuck in traffic on a busy city street when the abs brakes failed resulting in me running a red light and almost getting hit. It has corroded and took hunks off aluminum from my front driver rim. I have not been able to figure out what the problem and keep replacing parts for it to tear up new ones
The lights and all dash gauges turn off while driving and all the warning lights on the dash come on. The engine light stays on until the car is turned off. When restarting all lights go away. This happens most often wheni am braking. No pattern for when or what speed. Abs seems to kick in for no reason during this electrical failure. Power has been lost and car has died while driving. I am told this is the tpim module fault that requires replacement for $1,500.00! there is large and common problem with this tpim and dodge has wrongly not provided a recall for the caliber.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle swerved and made a clicking sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint and the lower control arm failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where an alignment was performed but failed to correct the failure. The contact also stated that the brake system failed. The brake emitted a metal grinding noise when the brake pedal was engaged. The dealer inspected the brake system and found corrosion on the brake lines the corrosion was removed from the brake lines however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,833. Ma 10/15/2015
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise. The contact later discovered that the subframe was rusted through and caused the front driver's side axle to fracture. Also, the top of the driver's side wheel was tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the axle, subframe, one of the brakes, and the transmission fluid line were replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was transferred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 112,850.
My fiancee and i got into the car and after i started it, it wouldn't shift out of park.luckily we were close to home and i had internet on my phone so i could look up how to manually override the issue.if there's a manual override, it seems like they knew it would/could happen.my fiancee is disabled, if she had been driving the car (it is her car) and got stuck out in this 100 degree heat wave, she wouldn't have known what to do or have even been able to do it had she known what to do.i'm irritated because my research shows that this is a very common dodge issue amongst many different models yet they have only issued recalls on certain models.i did call dodge hq to find out if this model had a recall for this issue and obviously it hasn't.the drone just did their job of getting the information they needed.i can't stress this part enough, if they provide an override, they know there is an issue!
There are currently 0 recalls on the 2008 dodge caliber 2.0. However, a simple youtube search will bring up common issues with the lower ball joints, which cause extreme tire wear and even severe pulling to the left and right with very little control. The anti-lock breaking system as well as the throttle body are huge issues as well. However, it wasn't a youtube search that brought this to my attention but instead driving one and looking into it. To my surprise there are zero recalls on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 70 mph, the radio and dome light automatically turned on and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the brake pedal had to be depressed extremely hard for the vehicle to stop and multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact called chrysler dodge jeep ram greensboro (3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9850), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was on my way to work, headlights and dash lights started to flicker, all the indicator light on the dash came on. Smoke started coming in the vents into the vehicle went to stop, brakes grabbed for a second then went out completely, even shifting the vehicle to park did nothing. Stopped the vehicle by hitting guard rail called police, within minutes the entire front end was in flames.
Owned the car for almost 4 years. Tie rods have been replaced 3 times. Recently had to replace, struts, ball joints, brakes on the front for the 5th time, back breaks are out and rotors as well had them replaced less than a year ago. Manifold had to be replaced. Barrings on the front and one on the right back. Went through a set a tires in less than 6 months. Has been to dodge and other mechanics problems still persist.
I was turning onto a state highway when my brakes made the most awful grinding noise and my abs brake light came one. I immediately took my vehicle to the mechanic.i was told by my mechanic my brakes were bad and rotors needed to be replace and there was a sensor that had to be ordered before i could use the car after it was repaired. It had 11,000 miles!!i doubt my brakes were even bad at that point i think it was just a sensor after all. (after it cost me $480.00 plus i had to rent a car for 3 days.my transmission kept surging at the stop lights from the day i got it at 1,471 miles. So it was probably bad from day one. I should have taken it right back to where i bought it, at least it would have been under warranty.i had my transmission replaced at 30,000 miles at a cost of $6,000.
Vehicle: dodge caliber sxt model 2008 on sunday, january 3rd i was returning from mexico state to puebla around 3 pm, using the highway.i noticed a slight change in the acceleration of the car, similar to when the fuel injection system needs cleaning.about 2 km prior to getting to puebla toll, the brakes did not answered at all,the instrument panels indicator did not show any problem.i had to slow down by using the motor (l), until i could safely pull over and stop the car completely with the hand brake.fortunately i had a good space with cars preceding and avoided any collision by also using the alert lights. The car has been serviced as the manual states, and have never detected any problem related before.i took the car to the service where they told me the fail was due to a computer problem, and they upgraded the software to a more recent version, stating that will avoid the problem.i asked if they have received cars with the same problem and they confirmed to me that there have been some, but "not too many...".then checking nhtsawebpage found similar issues with this vehicle but dealership never report issue.
My husband and cousin were in this car some how lost control on a clear dry day and rolled. They say the brakes were never applied but i wonder why not, maybe there was a problem with this car.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. After purchasingthe vehicle the contact noticed occasionally that whiledriving at a speed of 45 mph the brake pedal would have to be depressed several times before bringing the vehicle to a stop,the contact also noticed that the front end of the vehicle wouldsway from left to right. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on several different occasions where the contact had the brake pads , front axle, struts, and shock absorbers replaced. However the contact is still experiencing the failures. The failure mileage was at 3000 and the current mileage is 35600.
I was traveling to a t intersection; i was the one who was required to make the left or right hand turn. My brakes stopped working and i went from ~55mph to 45mph over the course of a football field or so. I should have been able to stop completely but that wasn't the case. It was the 2008 caliber srt4. The srt4 has a massive brake kit from the charger and magnum on it which should have made it stop relatively quickly. I mashed my vehicle into another vehicle at the intersection and my airbags did not deploy. I believe there is something wrong with the brakes and airbags on the 2008 caliber srt4.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While attempting to exit his driveway in snowy conditions at speeds of less than 3 mph, the brakes locked and caused the vehicle to slide in the snow andcrash into a vehicle in the contact's driveway. There were no injuries. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. The contact was awaiting repairs by his insurance company. The failure and current and failure mileages were under 35,222.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 30 mph the contact applied the brakes and heard a squeaking sound in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front brakes were deglazed; however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 33000 and the current mileage was 39000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to move and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a muffler shop where it was diagnosed that the cross member bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 56,500. *dtthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired the same day at the tune of $1,100 at owners expense for a recalled part.*dtthe consumer provided photos of the defect.
Took my 2008 dodge caliber to the dealership for an oil change, was told by the service rep that my front cross member needs replaced due to substantial rust through and that to continue to drive the vehicle could be dangerous because if this part broke, all steering control would be lost.was told the 2007 model year calibers had the warranty extended to 10 years for the same issue, but that no 2008s were affected.was told it would be $1094 plus tax to replace this part. This part is a structural member and should never rust through in such a short period of time. No other substantial rust on the vehicle including the undercarriage. This vehicle has been well maintained and cleaned regularly. Called dodge customer care and was told that there is nothing they would do as the extended warranty applied only to 2007 calibers.
The engine cradle was completely corroded and had to be replaced, along with the attached lower control arms w/ ball joints.this cost $1,800.there was a recall on the 2007 model.mechanic said that it was so corroded that it was a miracle that it hadn't broken.the car had about 57,625 miles on it at the time.
I was on the highway on my way to work, and i went to change from the left to the middle lane and the car kept on going pass the middle lane and toward the wall in the right lane. Thank god the lanes had enough clearly between andi was able to gain control and straigtened out the wheels without crashing into other cars and before i hit the wall.i took it to my mechainic and he changed the tire rod on the driver left side wheel. This same tire rod was changed approximately six months prior to this incident.another scary experience i have endured with this car, which could have been fatal for myself as well as others.i have had fourincidents with this car already, i am very scared to drive it. I brought this car in august of 2009, i am still making payments on it, and still have to take out of pocket expense for its' faulty workmanship.today is february 11, 2013 and i am ready to get rid of it...after this i will never buy another dodge made car.
I was turning in my vehicle for a trade in and during the appraisal test drive the axel broke and it had to be towed.the gentlemen stated that is was due to rust build up.over the years, i have complain about the power steering feeling off, the car not driving right, etc and it has been in three places where the maintenance folks said nothing was wrong.according to the bulletin, these same issues should have been caught somewhere to prevent this from happening.i may have been notified but i am active duty military and move every two years to include deployments where i easily could have not received the notice. My car value was 1500 dollars before it was wrecked, but i should be reimbursed for the previous maintenance totals and the lost days of not having my car the other times it should have been fixed.below, i will show pictures of the rust, inspections that was done in june 2018 showing that underneath was good, and previous work on my vehicle when i complaint of issues with steering, tires, suspension. Number: 23-007-17 rev. Cgroup: 23 - bodydate: july 13, 2017
Rotten subframe - my control arm separated from the frame and my tire/wheel went sideways causing me to screech to a stop, luckily i was coming to a stop anyway but it easily could have happened at a high speed and killed myself and others
Left and right ball joints worn and had to be replaced. This caused excessive play in the streeing.
The first day i bought the car i notice the jerking back and forth on the accelerator about 30 miles an hour or so and it also has a bad vibration soon as you start the motor and lot of play in the steering wheel column like the steering wheel is not bolted down is stalled on me about 5-6 times as it was jerking back and forth and when i go over potholes in the road or a small bump it clunks in the front and like the struts are loose
The ball joints have prematurely worn out on our 2008 dodge caliber. At 40,000 miles i also had to replace the tie rod ends and the brake pads.
At 41000 miles, our 4 year old vehicle, should not have needed new ball joints.research tells me dodge has been very aware of a problem for years, but have not done any type of a recall.all i can say is thank god we found the problem before we went to the mountains.
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The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph around a curve, there was a slight loss of steering control. In addition, the failure occurred when making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic informed that the rear cross member assembly exhibited rust corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
A technician stated front cradle (connects steering, suspension, etc parts) is rotted & requires replacement.called chrysler (800-247-9763) and inquired about chrysler action # 23-012-14, they stated they extend warranty for repairs on 2007's but would not cover my 2008 dodge caliper.this issue is a serious safety concern. The car is in good shape & i feel this is defective product and should be covered by chrysler/dodge. I need assistance in having this very expensive repair covered in full.
Driving and steering got lose.pulled into work and was turning the wheel heard crunching nose.got out at looked steering gear box was moving on frame and all kinds of rust was falling off.i have taken my car to chrysler dealer ship and waiting on to see if the subframe being rusted out is covered in any way.this seems to be a consistent problem with this car. This car is driven about24 miles a day and keeped in a garage and washed.this was a problem in 2007 model dodge calibers.
This car has had nothing but problems had to replace all 4 control arms, ball joints bushings springstie rods have spent more then $2000 between parts and labor and wore out tires do to control arms and other parts never a dodge againgot fixed back had be refixed 2weeks later after control arm rebroke
Found that the engine cradle is rusting out. This cradle supports all steering front suspension and engine/transmission. Have also found that this was a problem for the 2007 models and is still a problem on 2008 models. Although 2007 models are recalled and replaced but not 2008. This is a huge safety factor as stated all steering and suspension are connected to this cradle. If failure to cradle happens all loss of control of vehicle is inevitable.
Failure of both front lower ball joints. Caused pulling while drive and turning.
I purchased this vehicle knowing of rust but when i climbed under it i seen the subframe is almost rusted all the way through this is a major issue i've heard of a few other caliber owners who's whole drivetrain fell out of engine bay due to this, this could be a dangerous problem if someone is driving at highway speeds dodge needs to take action and recall this part and put a better component on the vehicles they produce
I was driving down the road every time i shifted gears the front end would just go like wobble wobble so i slow down from 45 to about 10 miles an hour if thati made it home with zagg got underneath there and the sub frame is literally busted the way it sits it looks like it does not have a motor in it anymore if i want to know what to do i would've wrecked if i do not get an answer soon i am goingto channel 13 news i have pictures of what it looks like and i'm going to the better business bureau it's a 2008 there is no way that frame should've busted like it did no way i was on city roads
Left lower control armand upper cv shaft separated from transmission while entering an on ramp, causing loss of steering and driveability. Could have been deadly had the speed been faster and any closer to the overpass barrier. I had to be towed from the side of the on ramp with the police waiving people around. I couldn't even exit my drivers door due to no traffic clearance. I was essentially a sitting duck on the shoulder of an on ramp, just a few feet shy of the overpass of the highway i had just exited to enter another highway.
I have a 2008 dodge caliber. I wash and maintain it on a regular basis. This car has a terrible suspension since it was new, i have had to replace both front control arms because of the rear bushings and loose ball joints, one at 32,000 miles. Both rear upper control arms and rear links. It is an alignment nightmare. I took it to the local garage for an alignment after i changed some parts this morning and the back of the subframe is rotted out. The car isn't 6 years old and the body still looks great. I called dodge and they said they have never heard of this problem and wouldn't commit to a bulletin #23-012-14 , that covered 2007.
When i got an oil change, the mechanic did an inspection and said the ball jointsand tie rods should be replaced as they were showing wear and play. Whenhe let the car down and saw the mileage was 26,700 he said that the parts should not have gone bad unless i was off roading the car. The car is driven 4 milesround trip on paved maintained roads daily at 30 mph. And on occasionally atexpressway speeds of 55mph. I took it to the dodge dealer who said there isno recall or known complaints on this vehicle. I bought the car new in 2007when they came out.
I have a 2008 dodge caliber we bought it in april 2013 and about every 5-6 months we have to replace struts, ball joints,etc. Plus have the sway bar worked on that often as well..... Dodge needs to recall all these cars with this defect and we have problems with alignments... These cars are very high maintenance because they are so defected and no one can afford to replace all this and keep their cars in shops every 5-6 months... Please dodge do something about all of this...
My vehicle won't stay aligned. And now it has a bad jerk in it. You can be going 10 mph or 50 mph and it still jerks you to the left. You can feel it in the steering wheel. We have put new tires on it so many times. We have bought tierods for it and nothing seems to be helping it.
I was making a turn and the passenger side tie rod broke. This is the third time i have had to replace a tie rod. Thank god my kids were not in the car or i wasn't on the highway. When is some gonna do something about this. People have had more than one bad experience with this. Dodge needs to step up and fix these cars!! this will b the last dodge i ever buy.
I had a dangerous situation. I first noticed a vibration in the wheel at 55 mph. I then started hearing clunking sounds while steering or going over bumps. I took it in thinking that it's a ball joint, because i had the lower control arms replaced at around 75,000 mile, while they were still under warranty.. The motor cradle was completely rusted out. I had to have that replaced plus 2 lower control arms. It cost me 1458. There's already been a recall of the 2007 model. Mine was manufactured in august of 2007, and the cutoff date was july 2007. I have photos and invoices attached.
I did some work on the front end, i replaced tierod end and ball joints,also put new tires on the car. I was scheduling an alignment when the front would make a pop sound and a slight snap when going over bumps and when the steering wheel is turned to the left. I looked to see what the matter was and the sub frame was cracked and rusted...i wash the car 2 a month especially in winter. The sub frame also connects the swaybar, struts and it cant get aligned due to the broken frame.. All too prematurely.
Loose steering column.was getting an alignment when it was noticed.
I bought my 2008 dodge caliber in july 2010.it had 27,000 miles on it.it was a campaign car.it has always had a problem with pickup.acceleration is not great, but we noticed on a july 4 trip, that the car was not only making the "normal" steering/suspension noise, but it was also making a whirring noise that my husband feared was the transmission slipping. I made an appointment at the dealership where i bought the vehicle and found out that the whirring noise was not the transmission, but the alternator is bad.$550.00.the ball joints and the tie rod ends are bad and need to be replaced, $1040.the struts also need to be replaced as well as the front brakes.$800.yes, my car has 110,000 miles on it, but the trade in value is only about $3500 anyway.its luckily been paid off for many years.the ball joint/tie rod issue is very worrysome, though.it is dangerous.
I have a 2008 dodge caliber garage kept 49000 miles with a rusted busted frame.didn't realize until knocking in front end. Always done repairs and recalls and this is dangerous.called to request chrysler to be accountable and they basically told me its my problem.where do you go from here in liability.
2008 dodge caliber steering wheel issue. Over a period of time my dodge caliber srt4 steering wheel became loose and moves forward and back called the dodge dealership and they had told me that my car was out of warranty and they would not replace it free of charge and that they would have to replace the whole steering column. When i turn the steering wheel has about a half inch play in it.
I have replaced alternator, drive belt, ball joints, wheel bearings, tire rods on my 2008 dodge.it is making a horrible noise now under the hood.i am one of many who have this same issue.
I bought this vehicle on 09/11/2013 and a day later i noticed the back drivers side floor & mat was sopping wet.(it was raining the day i purchased the vehicle) i felt under the drivers seat & that was wet as well but not as wet as the back. Feeling the front drivers side mat i noticed that was wet too as was the carpet underneath! i ran the shop vac to get all the water out. I was going away for three days so when i got to my destination i checked the floor again & it was sopping wet again!! there was no rain that day! i will be calling the dealership where i bought this "used" vehicle today. So far i cleared the water out twice & it just reappears. With cooler temperatures coming this could be a very hazardous condition due to the floor & mats freezing under your feet when your driving the vehicle!!
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph around a curve, there was a slight loss of steering control. In addition, the failure occurred when making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic informed that the rear cross member assembly exhibited rust corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber.the contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the technician noticed that the engine cradle was corroded and holes had developed.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,607.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 40-45 mph, the lower a-arm on the front passenger side separated from the subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sub frame showed excessive corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
2008 dodge caliber.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repair work necessary to pass state inspection.consumer states repairs should have been covered under previous year model vehicle recall notice.according to the invoice, the front cradle was rusted.
It is raining in my vehicle.rain is pouring in through the sunroof and entering my car through the dome light, passenger and driver side support pillars, and onto the passenger and driver side floor and seats through a faulty drainage system.there is already a service bulletin out for the 2007 model for this issue.i went to dodge today and they will not fix my car per their service bulletin: 23-043-06 subject: water leak from headliner, because it is out for the 2007 model.they said the extended warranty i bought through chrysler will not cover the parts or labor and they will not apply the service bulletin to my vehicle because i own a 2008 vehicle.the issue, not taken care of leads to electrical problems, as reported by other owners on various blogs that pertain to this same problem.this company has irresponsibly produced a 2008 model with the same problem as the 2007 model, however, they will not fix the problem.in addition, the particular dealership i went to at 9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl, wanted me to pay at $105 diagnostic fee in addition to the warranty deductible of $100 if the warranty was to cover the problem that dodge created in their counterproductive manufacturing methods.
2008 dodge caliber.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sub-frame corrosion repair issues, requests for financial assistance was denied and extended warranty for same premature corrosion was issued for 2007 dodge caliber. The consumer stated the vehicle failed inspection.
Air condenser drips outlet directly onto engine cradle which causes the cradle to rustknow problem to fca and it should be known to nhtsa as separation of engine cradle causes an unsafe vehicle
My car started making a clunking noise from the front end. The noise happened when turning left and right, then happened just driving the car at all.mechanic showed me that the subframe is completely rusted through prematurely. Very dangerous to drive! mileage is 114,000. I called chrysler to see if the recall they had out for 2005-2007 caliberson the same part would cover mine. They extended the warranty for 10 more years on those year cars.they refused to add the 2008 models even though there are plenty of complaints.this is going to cost me close to $1600.00and a week in the repair shop.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cross member was rusted and contained holes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Car started making popping and creaking sounds when making a right hand turn.we have replaced everything there is as far as tie rods even to the point of motor mounts.last night i get a call and the car had done something i had never heard of.the harmonic balance pulley had flown off and the car had to be towed home.i also have the same problem as it seems cazillion other people have posted online.this car leaks.it has leaked since day one and the dealership in conroe, tx said if you get a car with a sunroof, its gonna leak.they are full of crap. This car's headliner looks as if it has been trodden on with muddy boots. It leaked so bad that carpeting would get wet then it was leaking down into the dash which caused the lights to do weird things.i can't even get rid of it because i would feel guilty for endangering someone else's life.
I have a 2008 dodge caliber garage kept 49000 miles with a rusted busted frame.didn't realize until knocking in front end. Always done repairs and recalls and this is dangerous.called to request chrysler to be accountable and they basically told me its my problem.where do you go from here in liability.
2008 dodge caliber sub frame/k-frame front end crossmember completely rusted thru causing the driver side lower control arm to rip free from frame (seperating part of frame, with lower control arm) from rest of frame. This left driver with no control of affected wheel which turning it 90 degrees out from normal operating position. Left operator with no ability to steer while driving on main primary (35 mph speed limit) two lane road. Car slid to halt in middle of road. Car needed to be towed. Dodge/chrysler apparently knew of this problem and never notified owner. Please see attached notice.front and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension) - 2008-2012 dodge caliber & jeep compass/patriot oemdtc july 17, 2017 15 commentsnhtsa id number: 10140027manufacturer communication number: 23-007-17 rev. Bsummaryfront and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension)the driver of this car could have been killed or seriously hurt. It is unfathomable that dodge chrysler was allowed to get away with not notifying potential crash victims
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician informed the owner that the engine cradle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact filed a claim. The failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine oil change, the independent mechanic observed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
I have a dodge calibur that is 8 years old & the undercarriage is rotted through.took it to get new tires and they refused to work on the car and said it is a safety hazard to drive.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact discovered a hole had developed in the frame under the vehicle due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic, where it diagnosed that the k member frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
While driving car i heard a loud noise coming from beneath the car. I looked under car and saw that the drivers side connection of the sway bar had come loose from the front cross member. This was caused by the cross member being in a severe state of rust and corrosion. I brought the car to a local dodge dealership and the service dept. Verified the rusted cross member and recommended immediate replacement.
I had a dangerous situation. I first noticed a vibration in the wheel at 55 mph. I then started hearing clunking sounds while steering or going over bumps. I took it in thinking that it's a ball joint, because i had the lower control arms replaced at around 75,000 mile, while they were still under warranty.. The motor cradle was completely rusted out. I had to have that replaced plus 2 lower control arms. It cost me 1458. There's already been a recall of the 2007 model. Mine was manufactured in august of 2007, and the cutoff date was july 2007. I have photos and invoices attached.
Let me start by saying that i love driving my 2008 dodge caliber and wish that it was worth repairing all of the issues that i am researching are common problems among fellow owners of this year, make and model of vehicle. As a person who pays close attention to my vehicle, repair costs have been adding up over the past couple of years. Starting with a complete repair related to the suspension including the control arms/ bushings, sway bar, ball joints, and tie rods, which has caused my 4 new tires to experience a shortened lifespan due to uneven wearing. Recently, i had my car in the shop to address a loud noise i was hearing while the vehicle was in motion. The mechanic diagnosed a long list of issues, including rusting/corrosion to the engine cradle and further problems with the suspension that in their professional opinion determined the vehicle unsafe to operate. At this point, the mechanic informed me that there had been recalls and an extended warranty implemented to address the rusting/corrosion of the sub frame, as i was unaware and did not receive any notices for any of the listed recalls. Today, i find myself researching the list of problems that the mechanic indicated with the suspension and rotting engine cradle and will unfortunately not be worth putting thousands of dollars into to make it safe, an issue that should be honoured by the manufacturer. I would like to take the proper steps to address this extreme safety concern that has been an obvious issue for many owners like myself. I wonder how many others did not receive the recall notice for the rotting engine cradle and have spent thousands in repairs on that and/or suspension malfunctions? these problems are not minor and need to be addressed, as i am sure there are many owners who have not been made aware of the recall and safety concerns this poses to operators or others in the vehicle presence.
Front subframe rotted, has holes big enough to stick your hand in. Unsafe to drive. Chrysler recalled the 2007 model, not the 2008.
Door hinge issue.initially the door seemed just stuck difficult to close sprayed wd-40when needed.the other day the entire door shifted and would not close properly.the spring and hinge dislocated shifting door where it catches bends the front fender. When looking online i see that this is common
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing a state inspection, it failed because the cross member was rusted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Driving and steering got lose.pulled into work and was turning the wheel heard crunching nose.got out at looked steering gear box was moving on frame and all kinds of rust was falling off.i have taken my car to chrysler dealer ship and waiting on to see if the subframe being rusted out is covered in any way.this seems to be a consistent problem with this car. This car is driven about24 miles a day and keeped in a garage and washed.this was a problem in 2007 model dodge calibers.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the frame was severely rusted and the subframe needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
While my wife was driving, the front subframe crossmember rusted through, causing her to lose control of the car and she could not safely operate it without repair. I managed to get it to a firestone for them to look at and they referred me to a dealer and told me not to drive it anymore because it is unsafe. This is a problem that dodge knew about, but failed to notify me about. I only found out aboutthe problem from the dealership, who told me that the extended warranty that covers this problem had expired in 2018 and that i would be responsible for the cost of any repairs. I owned the car during that time and i did not know of this problem, so i could not act on getting it repaired. This never should have been an extended warranty, this should have been a recall because of the potential to kill people when the subframe rusts out. My wife was driving in a parking lot at the time at a relatively low speed, but had this happened on a highway it could have killed her and my son, as well as others on the road.number: 23-007-17 rev. Bgroup: bodydate: march 10, 2017
My 2008 dodge caliber is garage kept and has 92,000 miles. It is well maintained and taken care of. I took it for an oil change and the service man told me that the subframe is rotted through and it is dangerous to drive. I was totally surprised and took it to tyson dodge in shorewood illinois. They informed me that this is not covered. They told me to call chrysler. I called them and they said that even thoughit's unusual for that part to rust quickly, there was a recall on that part for the 2007 caliber and not 2008. They could not help me. Tyson dodge also said i need a right control arm. Total to fix it-$1700. Unbelievable! saw many complaints on line!
Took in my 2008 caliber for an inspection and it wouldn't pass due to a corroded, rusted subframe. The rust has occurred because the ac drips onto sub frame. Called dealership and chrysler and they are refusing to do anything about this issue.i have 65,000 on this vehicle. It is well cared for also
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While inspecting the vehicle during routine maintenance, it was discovered that there was extensive rust and corrosion causing holes on the framing of the vehicle. In addition, the sub frame, the front suspension cross member and the entire underbody framing deteriorated prematurely and might fracture. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.updated 09/14/15*lj updated 10/31/2017
I purchased the 2008 dodge caliber 2 weeks ago nov 15th 2008 and inspected before purchase. Drove car 1 week and crossmember support beam broke due to poor part from mopar, dodge. They had a 120month unlimited warrenty on part, knowing it was a bad part. I have tried all areas of getting bad part replaced to no avail. They say warrenty "expired" on defective part installed on car. I need car repaired as it is a danger!! any help is greatly appreciated!i was turning into my driveway at normal speeds when crossmember support beam broke at drivers wheel area.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was not repairable. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
Recently purchased a 2008 dodge caliber(ohio). On initial drive returning with vehicle i noticed a vibration coming through steering wheel. Upon inspection, was informed the tie rod ends and control arms both could use replacement, but could have been caused by the more important bad front and rear crossmembers as well as front and rear crash bars, both have severe rust development with metal deterioration which could impose a safety concern down the road. Was advise to look into replacement. Reached out to one of the local dealerships and was informed it was a bulletin, had an extended warranty, but am outside of 10 year period. Rust from crossmember is now in process of transferring to actual frame and coming through as holes in rockers now as well. Dealership offering no help after stating the enhanced safety concern. Hard to believe an 08 can deteriorate so fast. You would think with the complaints and t.s.b. As well as safety concerns, seeing still original parts that have been warrantied to replace but have not on this vin, gets no help at all.
I went to my local dodge dealer for oil change and was informed that front sub frame is rotting out.was told extended warranty that was good for 10 years expired 2-18.i have read online numerous caliber owners with this problem, some so bad they can't be fixed.what good is an extended warranty that is only good for the first ten years and i bought this car in 2012 from a dodge dealer and was never informed of extended warranty for this issue or that there was even an issue with this.this is a major safety concern as what chances would a person have of surviving at a speed of 70 mph and the frame breaks?or what innocent people could be killed because of it.with this many persons having this issue and such a serious safety problem there should be a recall.my car only has 126,500 miles on it.if dodge does not want to do a recall then i feel they don't give a [xxx] about their customers and will not buy another dodge or chrysler again. Please consider persuing a recall for this vehicle issue as it is serious!!parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise. The contact later discovered that the subframe was rusted through and caused the front driver's side axle to fracture. Also, the top of the driver's side wheel was tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the axle, subframe, one of the brakes, and the transmission fluid line were replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was transferred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 112,850.
A noise was heard that seemed to come from the front suspension while driving.inspection later showed that the front crossmember was badly rusted and has holes in it.both the front and rear crossmembers on this vehicle are badly rusted.the rest of the car is rust free.this seems to be a very common problem on this car.the 2007 dodge caliber has a service bulletin to replace these parts if they have holes in them under warranty, however i was told this does not apply to the 2008 model year.the dealer and chrysler customer service were contacted and would not help.if this issue is not found and repaired it could result in a crash.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle independently veered left and a loud clanking sound was heard. The failure occurred constantly. The contact inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the front subframe was severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Traveling on highway in winter road conditions. Driver lost control on black ice. Hit highway guardrail head on, then on the pax front side, then on driver front side. Major damage to front costing approx $6000.00 in damage. Air bag did not deploy even thought lights on dash were activated as deployed. With seat belt on passenger was thrown forward hitting steering wheel and knees to lower dashboard.sever concussion as result, bruising and soreness. Vehicle was purchased in 2011 from enterprise/national car rental with 31k miles on it.
Took vehicle to a reputable shop for required yearly state inspection.shop found dangerously corroded front and rear sub frame assemblies.research revealed that 2007 model year cars are being treated under an extended warranty for this identical problem, but 2008 cars are not covered.both our dealer and the chrysler customer assistance center have been informed, and refused to extend the coverage to our vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear and front wheels. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ridenour auto group (500 w broadway st, new lexington, oh 43764, (740) 342-5146) where it was diagnosed that the rear and front subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The oil was changed, but the subframe was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Rotten subframe - my control arm separated from the frame and my tire/wheel went sideways causing me to screech to a stop, luckily i was coming to a stop anyway but it easily could have happened at a high speed and killed myself and others
My 2008 dodge caliber is rusting all over due to chrysler not prepping/coating the vehicle properly. So far i have had the crossmember that holds the engine on replaced due to rust, the oil pan and the power steering line rusted. I have rust all over the body of the vehicle from inside wheel well, bottom of doors, transmission pan, above the windshield, multiple places on the hood, bottom of the hatch, rocker panels, hinges etc.... Way too many places for a vehicle that age. I have seen other 2008's with no rust at all.i have multiple pictures but it will only allow 5.
Took my car in for an alignment and was notified about my k frame rotting. The mechanic told me he worked on a jeep compass with same problems and chrysler had a extended warranty covering it. Called dodge they told me to bring it into a dealership so they can verify and when they did verify it they told chrysler about the issue. Chrysler called and told me they will not fix my front k frame because i had recently put in after market parts in the rear of my car which caused my front k frame to rust and i've only had those parts installed a week before taking it to dodge. So i told the customer service rep. There's no need to make excuses or lies if they don't want to fix and that i've talked to my main mechanic, the alignment mechanic, and the dodge service rep., all 3 said it needs to be replace and is dangerous to continue driving as the front k frame holds mostly everything under the hood. Sad as it is chrysler gave no care.
Rusted sub-frame & oil pan
A frame rusted out and everything else under the car has no rust and now it's a saggy issue
My car is 8 years old under 90,000 miles and has serious amount of rust on the subframe (k frame) and damage that is making the car deemed unsafe. This part should be recalled seeing how the 07 models are in the same defect and has a recall
The engine cradle rusted out, will not pass nys safety inspection.i believe the 2008 caliber should have the same bulletin as the 2007's, #10055914.
Front end cradle completely rotted. Took it in for inspection and was told it was completely rotted..had noticed a noise in front.ridiculous that a car of this year would be rortted out this soon. Have only 78,923 miles on it. Completely un safe to drive!
Engine cradle is rotted clear out an actually broke! this is very unsafe.im sure the back end is the same way! dodge will not pay to have it fixed.they have an extended warranty on the 2007 calibers.mine was made in feb. Of 2008, it has the exact same parts!! been trying to get dodge to own up an fix this problem.needless to say i won't ever buy another dodge product.also i was driving on the highwaywhen the frame broke.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, it was diagnosed that the cross member was rusted. The manufacturer was notified, but the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
I took car in to have ball joints replacedplus the steering and struts looked at. Mechanic showed that the frame is totally rusted through.no other work can be done on the car with this huge issue.
I purchased this vehicle knowing of rust but when i climbed under it i seen the subframe is almost rusted all the way through this is a major issue i've heard of a few other caliber owners who's whole drivetrain fell out of engine bay due to this, this could be a dangerous problem if someone is driving at highway speeds dodge needs to take action and recall this part and put a better component on the vehicles they produce
Went to inspect and front cradle rotted at 76000 miles
The exhaust pipe protrudes too far from the rear of the vehicle making it possible for small children to receive injury when the vehicle is hot.a small child in our home received a second degree burn when walking around the vehicle to ask a question.in merely walking by, the child was able to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust pipe causing a burn.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the undercarriage was rusted. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Fiat chrysler america released 2 bulletins and an extended warranty for an inferior material causing severe rust and perforation of the front and rear crossmember on 2008-2012 dodge caliber and 2008-2012 jeep compass patriot. The crossmember is an important structural component of anyvehicle. It supports the underside of the car and carries the weight of the engine and transmission. Fca customer service is currently refusing to replace these parts even though the bulletin acknowledges that the part is faulty. The severe rust on this part will cause my vehicle to no longer pass state inspection.i have owned my 2008 dodge caliber since february 2017. The first bulletin released by fca regarding knowledge of this faulty part was march 2017, one month after i purchased the car. A second bulletin regarding the same issue was released july 2017. The extended warranty expired on august 2018. After the second bulletin was issued, there was a period of 13 months before the warranty expired and while i owned the car. I was not contacted or made aware by fca in any way that the vehicle i was driving had a known issue and that i could have it addressed within extended warranty. It was not until october 2019 that i was having work done on my car and the mechanic brought it to my attention because the rust is so bad it will not pass the next state inspection. Photographs are included. I encourage the nhtsa to recall this part as a safety issue. The rust weakens the metal and if this part were to break at highway speeds the results could be deadly.fca is aware of the faulty part and it is clearly dangerous for fca to deny addressing this known issue. Even though the warranty period has passed, fca has produced vehicles that are unsafe and the issue should be corrected.
Frame on vehicle is rusted through, other similiar vehicles were issued recalls and this car was not
Engine cradle mounting and front suspension plates have failed or broken twice on this car online complaints seem very similar dealer seems to ignore this problem but will fix it for 2000.00car pulls or veers unexpectedly while moving i cannot i feel safely drive anymore.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While having maintenance performed at the dealer, the technician diagnosed that the engine cradle was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
One headlight doesn't,work sub frame completely rusted, doors lock at different speeds shock and struts are horrible squeaks and makes really bad sounding noises at any speed even backing out
I was driving down the road every time i shifted gears the front end would just go like wobble wobble so i slow down from 45 to about 10 miles an hour if thati made it home with zagg got underneath there and the sub frame is literally busted the way it sits it looks like it does not have a motor in it anymore if i want to know what to do i would've wrecked if i do not get an answer soon i am goingto channel 13 news i have pictures of what it looks like and i'm going to the better business bureau it's a 2008 there is no way that frame should've busted like it did no way i was on city roads
Subframe rusted in two. Garage said it was unsafe to drive. Engine could have fallen out.
Taking the car in for alignment, the tech notice the sub frame had a large hole from rust.. Taking the car to the dodge dealer. The service manger stated they could not do anything, i was told "s*** out of luck". He said i was over the mileage, and past the ten years. The car was in for its life time powertraininspection a month and a half before the ten years and replacing the alternator. They (dodge replace my sons subframe with with 140,000 miles. Have the copy from the same dealer, a copy from a man in michagan whose frame broke get on i-90 and the towing service said they get one to two pickup per week on frames braking. Also i have not recvied any letter dodge about the problem.
I've had sooo many issues with my 2008 dodge caliber that i've lost count. The most recent ones are really bothering me, as i have one more payment and the car is paid off. About two months ago, my etc light came on and i just knew it had to be an error because i had it totally replaced in 2011 and paid over $500. So i did some research and found that a whole lot of people has had the same issue so i emailed dodge to let them know this and to see if there was a recall on the etc. Of course they didn't really address the issue and they told me there was nothing they can do. So i ended up paying over $500 to have it replaced again. Now, i have an issue with my driver door, the spring has popped out and now it won't close! i took it in and they said it's going to cost between $1200-$1400 to have it fixed because i need a new door! again, i did some research and find out that this has also happened to a lot of people with this same car! and both of these issues poses extreme safety risks, as with the etc, the car automatically stops accelerating. Then with the door, if the spring is just popping out at any given moment, i feel that the door could easily swing open while you are driving. I'm a single mother with two children and now i have no car since the door can't close.this is extremely frustrating and unfair! how can these cars be so defective and no one is addressing it? this is in addition to countless other issues i've had over the years. I would like for dodge to be held accountable for the cost of my repairs. This just isn't right. And i can see if this was an isolated incident with a few people, but in researching and finding out how many people has had the same issue, both of these issues, is extremely alarming. It's probably one of the reasons they no longer make this car! i truly believe it's a lemon!!
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to move and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a muffler shop where it was diagnosed that the cross member bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 56,500. *dtthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired the same day at the tune of $1,100 at owners expense for a recalled part.*dtthe consumer provided photos of the defect.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle made unusual noises while driving at any speed. The contact noticed that the frame, including the engine cradle, was completely rusted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
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 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 2008 dodge caliber. While driving various speeds, a dragging noise was heard coming from under the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (wilmington auto, 1780 rombach ave, wilmington, oh) where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side control arm was fractured due to severe rusting and corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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 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 driving 45 mph, the cross member caused the front driver side wheel to turn inward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the cross member needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
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 driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel shook without warning. The contact stated that the failure started approximately six months ago and was becoming worse. The vehicle was taken to spitzer dodge jeep ram (13001 brook park road, brook park, oh 44142) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,860.
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.
After purchasing my dodge caliber in february or 2008 i noticed the gas gauge was not consistently accurate. It took a total of 6 months for schaefer and strohminger to "fix" it. I called them afterwards to tell them it was better but not completely correct and they put me off several times. They said they would call the engineer and follow up with me. That never happened even after the ceo of the vehicle maintenance department told me i met the lemon law requirements. During this time the car began to hesitate from time to time when starting. I also asked them about that problem. They could not figure out the problem after having it in the shop twice. About a year later the car wouldn't start and left me stranded at work. It was towed to the nearest dealership. I called ahead to talk to the mechanic who knew exactly what my problem was because he'd had several others need to be replaced already in the caliber. It was the wireless control module. While still under warranty they replaced it. It's been a few months now and the car has hesitated while starting 4 times already. Obviously there is a fault in the wireless control module unit they are using. Finally, i'm taking it back to have them check the water in the driver's side tail light and wet carpet behind the driver's side seat. I'm very dissatisfied with this car and do not plan on buying from dodge or schaefer and strohminger again.
Vehicle arrived at our shop for a standard oil change and on inspection we discovered that the sub frame had rotted and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. We contacted the dealer for the customer and found that the extended warranty had expired.this is a road hazard and should have no expiration date. Photo is available if there is an investigation.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician noticed corrosion underneath the vehicle. The technician stated that the front cross member cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 44,038.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 35 mph, a passenger heard a crunching sound under the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the entire front cross member was corroded, which resulted in the frame being fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable due to the corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,099.updated 7/23/15 updated 8/19/15 updated 9/23/15 updated 9/30/15
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cross member was rusted and contained holes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
My sons car, sub frame rusted inconsistent with all of other components. Making unusual noises, deemed unsafe to operate.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was at an intersection, the vehicle shook violently when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact managed to steer the vehicle home while it shook. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the rear subframe was fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 162,321. Consumer stated front subframe rusted and corrosion, vin is xxxx.'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Front crossmember frame rusted through.car is not safe and cannot be driven.car belongs to our daughter who is a single mother and was just paid off. She cannot afford this repair.after finding many complaints on the internet, we called chrysler and only some of these calibers qualified for repair (free).not sure why our car is not included.this is also a problem on the jeep compass.it would seem that a frame would last longer than 6-7 years.
The problem deal with the front crossmember subframe. This part is total junk. It is completed rusted out. It was just a miracle it did not cause an accident prior to our finding it needed replaced. After checking online and finding the 2007 caliber's were handled under a "recall" but nothing has been done on subsequent years. After just leaving home the right front wheel pulled badly to the right, while making screaking noises. The car was limped back into the drive and the problem found. I believe this is a very poorly made part, probably with inferior steel. I have attached two (2) pictures of the old subframe. The car is registered to my daughter [xxx] , i am her father [xxx]. I contacted a local dealer and expressed my concerns and they informed me to contact dodge/chrysler which i did. They informed there was no assistance for this issue. They did take my complaint. I believe this to be a serious safely issue with any vehicle that has this type of crossmember subframe. Please contact me if you need any other information. [xxx]or by cell phone [xxx]. I would appreciated any type of reply. Sincerely [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I had my car to a garage for alignment. I was told my subframe is rusted out and needs replaced. I researched a 2008 dodge caliber subframe and got information about chrysler offering a 10 year extended warranty specifically for this subframe. Its stating this is for 2007 models, but mine being 2008 isn't covered? the mechanic said this is an extreme safety hazard and i want to know how i could get this subframe replaced under this extended warranty. I live in pa, and that is a state included in the "salt-belt" due to the salt trucks during winter. This is reasoning for the dangerous corrosion. Please help me with this situation. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While inspecting the vehicle during routine maintenance, it was discovered that there was extensive rust and corrosion causing holes on the framing of the vehicle. In addition, the sub frame, the front suspension cross member and the entire underbody framing deteriorated prematurely and might fracture. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.updated 09/14/15*lj updated 10/31/2017
Car started making popping and creaking sounds when making a right hand turn.we have replaced everything there is as far as tie rods even to the point of motor mounts.last night i get a call and the car had done something i had never heard of.the harmonic balance pulley had flown off and the car had to be towed home.i also have the same problem as it seems cazillion other people have posted online.this car leaks.it has leaked since day one and the dealership in conroe, tx said if you get a car with a sunroof, its gonna leak.they are full of crap. This car's headliner looks as if it has been trodden on with muddy boots. It leaked so bad that carpeting would get wet then it was leaking down into the dash which caused the lights to do weird things.i can't even get rid of it because i would feel guilty for endangering someone else's life.
I purchased the 2008 dodge caliber 2 weeks ago nov 15th 2008 and inspected before purchase. Drove car 1 week and crossmember support beam broke due to poor part from mopar, dodge. They had a 120month unlimited warrenty on part, knowing it was a bad part. I have tried all areas of getting bad part replaced to no avail. They say warrenty "expired" on defective part installed on car. I need car repaired as it is a danger!! any help is greatly appreciated!i was turning into my driveway at normal speeds when crossmember support beam broke at drivers wheel area.
2008 dodge caliber sub frame/k-frame front end crossmember completely rusted thru causing the driver side lower control arm to rip free from frame (seperating part of frame, with lower control arm) from rest of frame. This left driver with no control of affected wheel which turning it 90 degrees out from normal operating position. Left operator with no ability to steer while driving on main primary (35 mph speed limit) two lane road. Car slid to halt in middle of road. Car needed to be towed. Dodge/chrysler apparently knew of this problem and never notified owner. Please see attached notice.front and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension) - 2008-2012 dodge caliber & jeep compass/patriot oemdtc july 17, 2017 15 commentsnhtsa id number: 10140027manufacturer communication number: 23-007-17 rev. Bsummaryfront and rear crossmember corrosion (x69 warranty extension)the driver of this car could have been killed or seriously hurt. It is unfathomable that dodge chrysler was allowed to get away with not notifying potential crash victims
Rotten subframe - my control arm separated from the frame and my tire/wheel went sideways causing me to screech to a stop, luckily i was coming to a stop anyway but it easily could have happened at a high speed and killed myself and others
The problem deal with the front crossmember subframe. This part is total junk. It is completed rusted out. It was just a miracle it did not cause an accident prior to our finding it needed replaced. After checking online and finding the 2007 caliber's were handled under a "recall" but nothing has been done on subsequent years. After just leaving home the right front wheel pulled badly to the right, while making screaking noises. The car was limped back into the drive and the problem found. I believe this is a very poorly made part, probably with inferior steel. I have attached two (2) pictures of the old subframe. The car is registered to my daughter [xxx] , i am her father [xxx]. I contacted a local dealer and expressed my concerns and they informed me to contact dodge/chrysler which i did. They informed there was no assistance for this issue. They did take my complaint. I believe this to be a serious safely issue with any vehicle that has this type of crossmember subframe. Please contact me if you need any other information. [xxx]or by cell phone [xxx]. I would appreciated any type of reply. Sincerely [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. After the vehicle underwent a routine oil change and tune up, the vehicle made an abnormal noise when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer was notified of the failure more than once and provided no solution. In addition, when driving over un-leveled land, the vehicle continued to make an abnormal noise and the suspension was unstable from the front to the rear. The contact was unable to determine if the dealer would provide a remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.
I took my 2008 dodge caliber in for a routine oil change. I was informed by the tech that the front cross member was rusting away and needed immediate attention. This vehicle has a little under 61,000 miles. This appears to be the same issue covered under the service bulletin #23-012-14/x58 extended warranty, but doesn't include my 2008. I've owned many dodges over my lifetime, including my first car, as well as three current vehicles. It's very disappointing that dodge isn't taking this seriously and covering the 2008's or any other model year effected. The repairs cost me $1145.43 out of pocket. I've read about this issue and it sounds like calling dodge to complain gets you no where. Has anyone been able to get restitution at all? if so, how? i have my repair invoices and photos to back this up. My hope is that dodge will decide to do something about this in the near future, but i won't hold my breath.
A frame rusted out and everything else under the car has no rust and now it's a saggy issue
Front cross member completely rusted through. The car runs great but is unsafe to drive.i had to purchase a newer, safer car for my family because dodge refuses to fix their problem that is well documented. The car rattles very loudly while driving.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact took the vehicle to a tire store because she heard a grinding noise and thought there was a brake issue. The tire store representative determined that the front and rear cross members were severly corroded and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
2008 dodge caliber.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sub-frame corrosion repair issues, requests for financial assistance was denied and extended warranty for same premature corrosion was issued for 2007 dodge caliber. The consumer stated the vehicle failed inspection.
I previously called regarding odi 11282835. The front and rear cross-members were completely rusted away. There was an extended warranty and the original owner never repaired the issue the warranty expired 04/2018. Chrysler refuses to fix the issue. I purchased the vehicle 09/2019 and discovered the entire suspension had rotted out. This is extremely dangerous. It is pursuant to this bulletin. Chrysler is refusing to repair it. Service bulletin number: 23-012-14group: bodydate: may 19, 2014this bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.note: this only applies to vehicles in the canadian market and in salt belt stateswhich include connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland,massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey,new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington, d.c.,west virginia and wisconsin.subject:front and rear crossmember corrosion (x58 10 years unlimited mileage)overview:this bulletin involves inspecting the front and rear crossmembers for perforation / rustthrough and if necessary, replace the crossmember(s).models:2007 pm caliber2007 mk compass, patriotnote: this bulletin applies to vehicles built on or after august 26, 2005 (mdh0826xx) and on or before july 23, 2007 (mdh 0723xx).symptom/condition:the customer may describe a vibration at the steering wheel or may have been informedby a technician or state vehicle inspection that the front and / or rear cross-member isseverely corroded.policy:warranty period for cross-member perforation / rust through is extended to 10 years.reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving at an unknown speed, the front end of the vehicle became unstable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated that the front struts needed to be replaced and that they were prematurely worn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
My sons car, sub frame rusted inconsistent with all of other components. Making unusual noises, deemed unsafe to operate.
The front tires were vibrating and my steering wheel was shaking, so i thought the tires needed balancing.i brought the car into a firestone dealership and they told me the front right strut was blown out and had to be replaced.they said that this was a safety issue, and that struts help hold the wheels to the road.also, my friend who is an ase certified mechanic checked the strut and he verified that the strut was broken.
Took my 2008 dodge caliber to the dealership for an oil change, was told by the service rep that my front cross member needs replaced due to substantial rust through and that to continue to drive the vehicle could be dangerous because if this part broke, all steering control would be lost.was told the 2007 model year calibers had the warranty extended to 10 years for the same issue, but that no 2008s were affected.was told it would be $1094 plus tax to replace this part. This part is a structural member and should never rust through in such a short period of time. No other substantial rust on the vehicle including the undercarriage. This vehicle has been well maintained and cleaned regularly. Called dodge customer care and was told that there is nothing they would do as the extended warranty applied only to 2007 calibers.
My 2008 dodge caliber is garage kept and has 92,000 miles. It is well maintained and taken care of. I took it for an oil change and the service man told me that the subframe is rotted through and it is dangerous to drive. I was totally surprised and took it to tyson dodge in shorewood illinois. They informed me that this is not covered. They told me to call chrysler. I called them and they said that even thoughit's unusual for that part to rust quickly, there was a recall on that part for the 2007 caliber and not 2008. They could not help me. Tyson dodge also said i need a right control arm. Total to fix it-$1700. Unbelievable! saw many complaints on line!
While my wife was driving, the front subframe crossmember rusted through, causing her to lose control of the car and she could not safely operate it without repair. I managed to get it to a firestone for them to look at and they referred me to a dealer and told me not to drive it anymore because it is unsafe. This is a problem that dodge knew about, but failed to notify me about. I only found out aboutthe problem from the dealership, who told me that the extended warranty that covers this problem had expired in 2018 and that i would be responsible for the cost of any repairs. I owned the car during that time and i did not know of this problem, so i could not act on getting it repaired. This never should have been an extended warranty, this should have been a recall because of the potential to kill people when the subframe rusts out. My wife was driving in a parking lot at the time at a relatively low speed, but had this happened on a highway it could have killed her and my son, as well as others on the road.number: 23-007-17 rev. Bgroup: bodydate: march 10, 2017
Front crossmember frame rusted through.car is not safe and cannot be driven.car belongs to our daughter who is a single mother and was just paid off. She cannot afford this repair.after finding many complaints on the internet, we called chrysler and only some of these calibers qualified for repair (free).not sure why our car is not included.this is also a problem on the jeep compass.it would seem that a frame would last longer than 6-7 years.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while reversing out the driveway at approximately 15 mph, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the under carriage was fractured due to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 11/19/15*lj
Both front and rear suspension-struts/shocks leaking and both need to be replaced-mechanic stated they have replaced so many suspensions on these vehicles, they cant keep parts instock.
I just took my 2008 dodge caliber to get inspected and it will not pass due to a rusted out subframe.i was told it is extremely expensive to get repaired and is very time consuming.this is a big safety hazard and i was told not to drive it much longer.is there any way this is covered under recalls as the 2007 is.if not, is there some sort of warranty that takes care of this?
The contact owns 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the lower control arm and ball joints were continuously failing and being replaced. The contact stated that he believed that the bulk of the stress was on the passenger side. The failure mileage was 1,358 and the current mileage was 57,990. Updated 03/16/11the consumer stated the struts were replaced and the control arm was replaced three times.
Sub fram rusted out in less then 9 years and 80k miles. Found out was dangerous to drive.
Front subframe of my 2008 dodge caliber was rusted through at the horizontal factory self causing the vehicle to fail the annual state inspection.issue was found by an independent mechanic during routine state inspection.vehicle has 103,000 miles.lower subframe failure also has been accompanied by excess noise coming from the front of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle made a clucking noise. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic. The failure was located at the rear tie rod and strut having defective material. The ignition also failed and could not be turned.the rear tie rod strut and ignition was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued exhibiting a noise from the rear. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 74,176.
I took car in to have ball joints replacedplus the steering and struts looked at. Mechanic showed that the frame is totally rusted through.no other work can be done on the car with this huge issue.
I have a 2008 dodge caliber we bought it in april 2013 and about every 5-6 months we have to replace struts, ball joints,etc. Plus have the sway bar worked on that often as well..... Dodge needs to recall all these cars with this defect and we have problems with alignments... These cars are very high maintenance because they are so defected and no one can afford to replace all this and keep their cars in shops every 5-6 months... Please dodge do something about all of this...
This car has had nothing but problems had to replace all 4 control arms, ball joints bushings springstie rods have spent more then $2000 between parts and labor and wore out tires do to control arms and other parts never a dodge againgot fixed back had be refixed 2weeks later after control arm rebroke
Vehicle arrived at our shop for a standard oil change and on inspection we discovered that the sub frame had rotted and the vehicle is unsafe to drive. We contacted the dealer for the customer and found that the extended warranty had expired.this is a road hazard and should have no expiration date. Photo is available if there is an investigation.
The engine cradle was completely corroded and had to be replaced, along with the attached lower control arms w/ ball joints.this cost $1,800.there was a recall on the 2007 model.mechanic said that it was so corroded that it was a miracle that it hadn't broken.the car had about 57,625 miles on it at the time.
I did some work on the front end, i replaced tierod end and ball joints,also put new tires on the car. I was scheduling an alignment when the front would make a pop sound and a slight snap when going over bumps and when the steering wheel is turned to the left. I looked to see what the matter was and the sub frame was cracked and rusted...i wash the car 2 a month especially in winter. The sub frame also connects the swaybar, struts and it cant get aligned due to the broken frame.. All too prematurely.
Just took my 2008 dodge caliber to mylocal firestone. The car was making noises under the car when going over bumbs, so i thought i needed shocks.when they put the car up to look at it they had tio call me in to look at a rusted out lower carriage that was starting to fall apart. They said it should not even be driven. Since there is only a five year warranty on this model, and only the 2007's were covered under a recall, i will have to get repaired on my own.the tow truck is coming today to take to a local repair shop.cannot believe with the complaints on this web page, that dodge will not cover this replacement.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the sub frame fractured in half. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tie rods, the shocks and the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
The ball joints have prematurely worn out on our 2008 dodge caliber. At 40,000 miles i also had to replace the tie rod ends and the brake pads.
So dangerous cross member sub frame as the mechanic drove out of the shop the front axle fell out and the wheel became disconnected. The sub frame is completely rusted through. If i was on the highway surely would have been in an accident possible death. They need to recall this before people are killed
Vehicle was at dealership for state inspection.i was informed that the subframe would have to be replaced because of corrosion and fractures.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving various speeds, a dragging noise was heard coming from under the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (wilmington auto, 1780 rombach ave, wilmington, oh) where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side control arm was fractured due to severe rusting and corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Ball joint separation on the drivers side.
Recently purchased a 2008 dodge caliber(ohio). On initial drive returning with vehicle i noticed a vibration coming through steering wheel. Upon inspection, was informed the tie rod ends and control arms both could use replacement, but could have been caused by the more important bad front and rear crossmembers as well as front and rear crash bars, both have severe rust development with metal deterioration which could impose a safety concern down the road. Was advise to look into replacement. Reached out to one of the local dealerships and was informed it was a bulletin, had an extended warranty, but am outside of 10 year period. Rust from crossmember is now in process of transferring to actual frame and coming through as holes in rockers now as well. Dealership offering no help after stating the enhanced safety concern. Hard to believe an 08 can deteriorate so fast. You would think with the complaints and t.s.b. As well as safety concerns, seeing still original parts that have been warrantied to replace but have not on this vin, gets no help at all.
Noticed noise when turning and going over small bumps in road .on city streetlooked under it saw subframe is rusted out with big rust holes in it now parked not save to drive
I bought a 2008 dodge caliber in november 2018, noticed crossmember was rotted away and started causing problems 2 weeks after i purchased from private party. I called dodge, they said sure bring to nearest dealer and have it fixed under extended warrenty.. I did this only to be informed that the extended warrenty expired in may 2018.. I am so disappointed in dodge for telling me its covered when it infact had expired in may 2018. Now i am out cost of car and now cost of repair.. Can you help?? now car is making popping noice at normal driving at driver wheel from cracks in crossmember support.. Dealership said do not drive long distance.. What does that mean? dealer is taylor dodge in bourbonaiss, illinois. I need support, help here please!!
I have a 2008 dodge caliber. I wash and maintain it on a regular basis. This car has a terrible suspension since it was new, i have had to replace both front control arms because of the rear bushings and loose ball joints, one at 32,000 miles. Both rear upper control arms and rear links. It is an alignment nightmare. I took it to the local garage for an alignment after i changed some parts this morning and the back of the subframe is rotted out. The car isn't 6 years old and the body still looks great. I called dodge and they said they have never heard of this problem and wouldn't commit to a bulletin #23-012-14 , that covered 2007.
Front lower ball joint assembly and outer tie rod very bad affecting steering and handling. Shimmies on the highway, could be difficult to control. Mechanic recommends a trip to the dealer immediately since i did buy extended warranty.
The car was making a rattling noise.took it to the shop the entire bottom was rusted and needed to be replaced.cost $1500.00.had to have the front suspension replaced three years prior.
Left front wheel (left tie rod assembly?) broke and wheel/tire was detached from vehicle while it was being driven, causing the car to "collide" with the ground (geico definition - policy 4324 0054 06, claim 048 555 271010 1019; adjuster charles fincher) ) and losing control before skidding to a stop.damage included wheel well, hood, driver's side door, breaking system, and wheel connection hardware.receipt is in the mail from the repair shop (north canton collision in canton oh) so we don't have exact damage specifics yet.
I have replaced alternator, drive belt, ball joints, wheel bearings, tire rods on my 2008 dodge.it is making a horrible noise now under the hood.i am one of many who have this same issue.
I was on my way to work and drove approximately 5 minutes.as i was making a left turn to approach the entrance of the exressway, the car starting swerving and screeching and during my manuvering and engaging of the brakes, it came to a holt. The left driver's side axle had snapped and the tire was side-ways.i had to get the car towed to my mechanic, who stated that in all his years in his profession he has never seen anything like that.the axle which is made of steel was broken in half. Thank god i was able to safely manuver it without crashing into something, it was quite a scary experience.if i would have experienced this occurrence on the highway, it would have been a fatal accident. This is not the only incident i have had with this car, please refer to my other submissions for this car.
Took in my 2008 caliber for an inspection and it wouldn't pass due to a corroded, rusted subframe. The rust has occurred because the ac drips onto sub frame. Called dealership and chrysler and they are refusing to do anything about this issue.i have 65,000 on this vehicle. It is well cared for also
My vehicle won't stay aligned. And now it has a bad jerk in it. You can be going 10 mph or 50 mph and it still jerks you to the left. You can feel it in the steering wheel. We have put new tires on it so many times. We have bought tierods for it and nothing seems to be helping it.
Left and right a post much too wide hindering ability to see where the curb is in relation to the car. It also hinders the ability to see if a small animal is in the affected view. In relation to the transmission, my transmission had to be replaced right after the warranty expired.i've had to have 2 tie rods replaced.an engine mount replaced, and a strut replaced, i am also on my second battery. This car has cost me a lot of money so far. I know it's 11 years old but i've never had this many mechanical issues with any car i've owned so far. The newest problem is a grinding noise that sounds like the wheel is going to fall off before i get home safely. There is a new noise as well that almost sounds like a radial tire with an issue but my tires are all fine. I am taking it to a good mechanic tomorrow....again!!at one point while driving at about 35 mph and starting to turn there was a grinding noise in the front end and it sounded like something fell off, i was turning left at the time. My abs brake light came on. I slowly went to the auto dealer, and they said there was a connector that broke and also a sensor they had to order. That cost over $400 plus i needed to rent a car to get home. Not a fan of the caliber at all. I do love the style it's sporty and easy to drive, when it's not in the shop that is.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was at an intersection, the vehicle shook violently when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact managed to steer the vehicle home while it shook. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the rear subframe was fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 162,321. Consumer stated front subframe rusted and corrosion, vin is xxxx.'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while the tires were being rotated by a private mechanic, the mechanic advised that steel was showing through both front tires. The mechanic attributed the failure to the front lower control arms, which has failed. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 60,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 40-45 mph, the lower a-arm on the front passenger side separated from the subframe of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sub frame showed excessive corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
My 2008 dodge caliber cross-member broken in the midst of me driving
At 41000 miles, our 4 year old vehicle, should not have needed new ball joints.research tells me dodge has been very aware of a problem for years, but have not done any type of a recall.all i can say is thank god we found the problem before we went to the mountains.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 25 mph, the front end of the vehicle started to shake and a loud sound emerged from the wheels. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where it was determined that the crossmembers on the front of the vehicle were severely rusted and needed replacement. The vehicle was taken to kolosso jeep dodge (2701 w college ave, appleton, wi 54914) where it was diagnosed that the frontal crossmembers were also rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,200.
While having car inspected for front end noise the mechanic found a large hole in the front sub-frame and that the entire front suspension needed to be replaced. He told us that he believed there was a recall on the sub-frame so we decide we would use the recall to replace it and just pay for the repairs on the suspension. Found out that only the 2007 calibers have the sub-frame/crossmember recalled! it seems that the same part was used in both years and the 2008's should be recalled as well. Dodge needs to do something about this before someone is seriously hurt and they become liable.
Motor cradle is rusting out! that's very dangerous and there should be a recall on call calibers. I can not afford to bay over $1,000 to fix my car. And the maker should use poor quality parts knowing how serious it can get. Recall recall recall !!
At around 35000 miles is when this started: when i would slow down i would notice that it felt like my driver front tire would wobble, this went on for a while, and no one could figure out what it was, blamed it on bad tires. I even took it to my dealership because my warranty was going to be up soon and asked them to look over everything and they never found anything.so i got new tires and it would still sometimes seem to wobble but it wasn't consistent. Fast forward to this summer (2011) i start to notice that it is really bad pulling out of my works driveway turning left so i think my shocks are going bad. Also i start to notice that when i start moving again from a stop it seems like the car has a little jerk. So i go to get my oil changed and tires rotated (different places) and at the dealership for the oil they fill out a little inspection sheet, only thing marked is a bad air filter. Shocks are good they said.time to change the brakes too, so i buy some with the air filter and tell my husband when he is changing them to please look good because something is not right.well, he finds out that he can completely move the whole wheel assembly on its own! so i take it to a local shop and both lower ball joints are bad and maybe a tire rod! at approx 48,000 miles (current) this is ridiculous!!! so call dodge dealership and out of warranty so... Unless we bring it down and all these other instructions they might be able to pay for some of it. Not driving the vehicle 45 miles when the wheels might snap off and for them to most likely say "too bad"!after seeing how many people have the same problem something is obliviously wrong with the design of the caliber, and for dodge to do nothing, we will never even consider a dodge, or maybe even a chrysler (never had issues with past jeeps) again!
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise. The contact later discovered that the subframe was rusted through and caused the front driver's side axle to fracture. Also, the top of the driver's side wheel was tilted inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the axle, subframe, one of the brakes, and the transmission fluid line were replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer and was transferred to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 112,850.
I had a dangerous situation. I first noticed a vibration in the wheel at 55 mph. I then started hearing clunking sounds while steering or going over bumps. I took it in thinking that it's a ball joint, because i had the lower control arms replaced at around 75,000 mile, while they were still under warranty.. The motor cradle was completely rusted out. I had to have that replaced plus 2 lower control arms. It cost me 1458. There's already been a recall of the 2007 model. Mine was manufactured in august of 2007, and the cutoff date was july 2007. I have photos and invoices attached.
I was turning in my vehicle for a trade in and during the appraisal test drive the axel broke and it had to be towed.the gentlemen stated that is was due to rust build up.over the years, i have complain about the power steering feeling off, the car not driving right, etc and it has been in three places where the maintenance folks said nothing was wrong.according to the bulletin, these same issues should have been caught somewhere to prevent this from happening.i may have been notified but i am active duty military and move every two years to include deployments where i easily could have not received the notice. My car value was 1500 dollars before it was wrecked, but i should be reimbursed for the previous maintenance totals and the lost days of not having my car the other times it should have been fixed.below, i will show pictures of the rust, inspections that was done in june 2018 showing that underneath was good, and previous work on my vehicle when i complaint of issues with steering, tires, suspension. Number: 23-007-17 rev. Cgroup: 23 - bodydate: july 13, 2017
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 45 mph, the cross member caused the front driver side wheel to turn inward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the cross member needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Took our dodge caliber 2008 (manufacturer date: 11/2007) to a mechanic for repairs thought to be struts and was told the front cradle was rusted out and need to be replaced to continue any safe driving. This was a 2007 recall but was never included in any titled 2008 cars that were manufactured in 2007. This is a very dangerous issue and seems to be reported more often now at the 10 year mark. This is something that is not a traditional problem on most vehicles and seems to be a manufacturers defect. I would like to see it recalled, because the replacement cost on this is in the thousands and it is a severe safety hazard.
Car started making clunking noise when turning left. Schedule car for inspection at a dealership. 3 days before inspection loss of (drive) power light went on. Took it in early. Informed that i had a rusted out engine cradle and repairs would cost $1400 (this does include a deductible and front end alignment due to suspension repairs). Had max care warranty and was informed that chrysler would not cover the engin cradle. That part has to be replaced to do any other repairs. Looking at site, this is a big issue and some other model years have been recalled for similar issue.car at dealership now waiting on parts. From other comments, this issue makes the vehicle unsafe to drive.
There is a serious growling road noise coming from the wheel bearings. If you check "car forums and automotive chat" there is a fix under chat labeled "stwsti" date 10-19-2008... I feel this is a serious enough problem for dodge to recall these vehicles or at least to notify owners of the problem of bearing failure at highway speeds...
Driving and steering got lose.pulled into work and was turning the wheel heard crunching nose.got out at looked steering gear box was moving on frame and all kinds of rust was falling off.i have taken my car to chrysler dealer ship and waiting on to see if the subframe being rusted out is covered in any way.this seems to be a consistent problem with this car. This car is driven about24 miles a day and keeped in a garage and washed.this was a problem in 2007 model dodge calibers.
Dash warning lights all come on,interior light comes on when using right turn signal, loses power only up to 40mph , sometimes won't start, odometer gauge flapping around, which are current problems,have replaced suspension three times, and replaced computer!will never purchase a dodge again!
A technician stated front cradle (connects steering, suspension, etc parts) is rotted & requires replacement.called chrysler (800-247-9763) and inquired about chrysler action # 23-012-14, they stated they extend warranty for repairs on 2007's but would not cover my 2008 dodge caliper.this issue is a serious safety concern. The car is in good shape & i feel this is defective product and should be covered by chrysler/dodge. I need assistance in having this very expensive repair covered in full.
Engine cradle mounting and front suspension plates have failed or broken twice on this car online complaints seem very similar dealer seems to ignore this problem but will fix it for 2000.00car pulls or veers unexpectedly while moving i cannot i feel safely drive anymore.
Had the vehicle in for replacement of a rear wheel bearing and the shop informed me that the subframe is nearly in need of replacement. The 2007 dodge caliber subframe coverage was extended to 10 years, but not for the 2008. Vehicle had approximately 135,000 miles at time of inspection.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle swerved and made a clicking sound while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front ball joint and the lower control arm failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where an alignment was performed but failed to correct the failure. The contact also stated that the brake system failed. The brake emitted a metal grinding noise when the brake pedal was engaged. The dealer inspected the brake system and found corrosion on the brake lines the corrosion was removed from the brake lines however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,833. Ma 10/15/2015
Subframe rusted through. Diagnosed this past saturday. I've owned the car for 8 years and have never seen such a serious safety issue on a vehicle. Picture attached.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle inadvertently turned the steering wheel to the left and right. The contact also stated that the failure occurred while braking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the case frame of the engine and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
My car started making a clunking noise from the front end. The noise happened when turning left and right, then happened just driving the car at all.mechanic showed me that the subframe is completely rusted through prematurely. Very dangerous to drive! mileage is 114,000. I called chrysler to see if the recall they had out for 2005-2007 caliberson the same part would cover mine. They extended the warranty for 10 more years on those year cars.they refused to add the 2008 models even though there are plenty of complaints.this is going to cost me close to $1600.00and a week in the repair shop.
One headlight doesn't,work sub frame completely rusted, doors lock at different speeds shock and struts are horrible squeaks and makes really bad sounding noises at any speed even backing out
While performing an oil change and brake inspection, i saw the rear section of the front suspension cross member has rust through in several locations.the vehicle is not safe to drive in this condition.
Rusted sub-frame, paper thin many complaints listed all over the web, driving in a lot hit a speed bump front right tire came almost all the way off the car. Called chrysler they dont care if my car could have killed me and my child, they have no recall so its my issue not theirs.
Owned the car for almost 4 years. Tie rods have been replaced 3 times. Recently had to replace, struts, ball joints, brakes on the front for the 5th time, back breaks are out and rotors as well had them replaced less than a year ago. Manifold had to be replaced. Barrings on the front and one on the right back. Went through a set a tires in less than 6 months. Has been to dodge and other mechanics problems still persist.
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.
I have had my 2008 dodge caliber since 2009. Since then i have replaced both tie rods 4 times. I just had them done again about 1 1/2 years ago and they are broken again. I have changed the ball joints as well.. This is ridiculous and should have been recalled i read a lot of forums and everybody complains about the same thing.
2008 dodge caliber.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repair work necessary to pass state inspection.consumer states repairs should have been covered under previous year model vehicle recall notice.according to the invoice, the front cradle was rusted.
Making noise going around bend06052020.
I took my car in for its yearly inspection. I was notified that the front crossmember was rotted away/rusted and need replaced at an estimated cost of $800.i was told that this was an common problem for my car in the years 2007 & 2008 as well as the jeep compass, and it shouldn't happen on a car with my year/mileage.after doing some research, i found that dodge has issued an extended warranty for the 2007 calibers and is paying for their repairs, but will not offer any compensation/warranty to the owners of the 2008 models. The car is dangerous to drive at this point.
I own a 2008 dodge caliber that is built on the same chassis that the 2007 dodge caliber was built on and as a result of rust and corrosion the front suspension cross member failed and dodge/chrysler issued a technical safety bulletinto the owners of the 2007 vehicles to bring the vehicles to a dodge/chrysler repair facility to have the cross member replace at no charge. I have contacted dodge/chrysler three times including pictures of my rusted and corroded cross member and they have refused to do anything about it.i work at a vocational training school where they teach automotive repairing as class, and ioffered to dodge/chrysler that i would absorb the labor cost if they would send me the cross member at no cost and the refused to do that also.i am very disappointed with their decision as i am concerned what will happen if the vehicle is in motion at the time the cross member fails. I would be happy to include the photos here but there is no way to attach them.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed a knocking coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact was unable to purchase the ball joints separately. The front passenger side control arm and ball joints were replaced. The contact stated that the control arm and ball joints had to be replaced on both the front driver and passenger sides because the tire was wearing rapidly and the knocking noise was still heard. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
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.
The crossmember/sub floor in my 2008 dodge caliber is so abnormally rusted that it is literally a deathtrap. The car has 120k miles on it. I took it to get new tires on it and the mechanic recommended that i junk the car as the entire subfloor is severely rotted away. I searched to see if there is a recall and found out that only the 2007 model has a recall for this issue. I would argue that they used the same defective parts in my 2008 model. This is very disturbing.
When i got an oil change, the mechanic did an inspection and said the ball jointsand tie rods should be replaced as they were showing wear and play. Whenhe let the car down and saw the mileage was 26,700 he said that the parts should not have gone bad unless i was off roading the car. The car is driven 4 milesround trip on paved maintained roads daily at 30 mph. And on occasionally atexpressway speeds of 55mph. I took it to the dodge dealer who said there isno recall or known complaints on this vehicle. I bought the car new in 2007when they came out.
Have issues with both front struts, both ball joints, and both inner and outer tie rods. While driving you can feel shaking and vibrations. Also steering is starting to become bad because of this issue. There needs to be a recall on this before an accident occurs and someone gets seriously injured or killed.
Rusted sub-frame & oil pan
Premature failure (38560 miles) of left lower control arm found during annual stateinspection.cost $349 to replace lower control arm and $80 for front end alignment.
I bought my 2008 dodge caliber in july 2010.it had 27,000 miles on it.it was a campaign car.it has always had a problem with pickup.acceleration is not great, but we noticed on a july 4 trip, that the car was not only making the "normal" steering/suspension noise, but it was also making a whirring noise that my husband feared was the transmission slipping. I made an appointment at the dealership where i bought the vehicle and found out that the whirring noise was not the transmission, but the alternator is bad.$550.00.the ball joints and the tie rod ends are bad and need to be replaced, $1040.the struts also need to be replaced as well as the front brakes.$800.yes, my car has 110,000 miles on it, but the trade in value is only about $3500 anyway.its luckily been paid off for many years.the ball joint/tie rod issue is very worrysome, though.it is dangerous.
The front crossmember has rusted out so much that it will not pass a pa state inspection and is unsafe to drive. After hearing this i found out that it is not a matter "if" it will rust out, just a matter of "when".i was not fortunate enough to have this happen during the warranty extension and feel that dodge should have notified me that there was an extension.
Front sub frame (crossbar) has rustedand cracked making this vehicle unsafe to drive. Upon driving home the car started vibrating and making loud clunking noise. It was very hard to keep control of the steering
Replaced ball joints 2x since purchased
Let me start by saying that i love driving my 2008 dodge caliber and wish that it was worth repairing all of the issues that i am researching are common problems among fellow owners of this year, make and model of vehicle. As a person who pays close attention to my vehicle, repair costs have been adding up over the past couple of years. Starting with a complete repair related to the suspension including the control arms/ bushings, sway bar, ball joints, and tie rods, which has caused my 4 new tires to experience a shortened lifespan due to uneven wearing. Recently, i had my car in the shop to address a loud noise i was hearing while the vehicle was in motion. The mechanic diagnosed a long list of issues, including rusting/corrosion to the engine cradle and further problems with the suspension that in their professional opinion determined the vehicle unsafe to operate. At this point, the mechanic informed me that there had been recalls and an extended warranty implemented to address the rusting/corrosion of the sub frame, as i was unaware and did not receive any notices for any of the listed recalls. Today, i find myself researching the list of problems that the mechanic indicated with the suspension and rotting engine cradle and will unfortunately not be worth putting thousands of dollars into to make it safe, an issue that should be honoured by the manufacturer. I would like to take the proper steps to address this extreme safety concern that has been an obvious issue for many owners like myself. I wonder how many others did not receive the recall notice for the rotting engine cradle and have spent thousands in repairs on that and/or suspension malfunctions? these problems are not minor and need to be addressed, as i am sure there are many owners who have not been made aware of the recall and safety concerns this poses to operators or others in the vehicle presence.
I bought my car in 2009, ran great at first until i hit over 100 thousand miles.i was on my way out of town to see a family member in the hospital.it was 80 degrees out and my car just slowed down on the highway and came to a stop.i thought it overheated so i waited about 30 mins and started it up again.today i was at the dodge dealership to have them look at it, to find out why the passenger side front tire was making a noise(like it was going to fall off).they told me it was the controll arm and that i needed to replace it.apparently i'm not the only one having these issues.where's the recall dodge?
Started having noisy front end/brake issue @16000 miles one year after purchase, have had the car in 7 different times for the same complaint, the dealer just kept replacing different parts hoping the noise would go away, it hasn't, now that the car is 2000 miles out of warranty, the dealer treats us like we abused the car, it only has 37000 miles on it!! a new car should last longer thatn 3 years without major suspension problems !! dodge has a reputation of using defective suspension parts and should be responsible for hard-working consumers that bailed them out!!!! all i want is my car fixed they choose to use inferior parts and now they should have to pay for their hindsite.
I have been told by the dealership that, the front axles and, ball joints on my car are in need of replacement. I have talked to several other dodge caliber owner's that have had the same problem. What do i need to do?
2008 dodge caliber with 44,000 miles. Both front lower ball joints were severely worn, and needed to be replaced.this car had only normal driving (no severe use).this would have been a severe safety issue if i had not happened to notice the suspension looseness when rotating the tires.there was no obvious symptom when driving the car.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. After purchasingthe vehicle the contact noticed occasionally that whiledriving at a speed of 45 mph the brake pedal would have to be depressed several times before bringing the vehicle to a stop,the contact also noticed that the front end of the vehicle wouldsway from left to right. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on several different occasions where the contact had the brake pads , front axle, struts, and shock absorbers replaced. However the contact is still experiencing the failures. The failure mileage was at 3000 and the current mileage is 35600.
Had my tires rotated and the mechanic showed me how much my ball joints were wore out at only 50,000 miles. Dodge caliber 2008 model.
Failure of both front lower ball joints. Caused pulling while drive and turning.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a non-certified mechanic for an unrelated repair. The mechanic discovered that the rear suspension was completely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 81,989.
I have 2 2008 vehiclesthe first one is a dodge avenger and the 2nd one is a caliber. I bought both of these cars from the samedealership new. I have issues with the tire pressure sensors in all the tires. They are corrodingcausing the tire pressure to drop, are they any current issues or recalls on these type of devices.
I was in georgetown ontario on the weekend and got in my car to drive back to windsor on monday oct 8th. The tire pressure light came on but we had frost overnight and knew this was a normal change in tire pressures. I stopped at the gas station and put air in tires and made sure they were all the same pressure. The tire pressure warning light immediately went out.we drove for about an hour and the tire pressure light went on again. I stopped at the next service center on the 401 and checked the tires. I could see the right front valve stem was cracked. When i turned it, the air started to quickly exit the tire. I had my wife put her thumb on it while i got the jack out and installed the spare tire. I had to have the tpm sensor and valve stem replaced @ $150. Reading on the internet, this seems to be a common problem. The service manager told me its due to corrosion and has had to replace some. He said chrysler has not come up with a solution to the problem on my model vehicle.this car only has 38,000 km and is just over three years old! the valve stem should not be cracking! this is a big safety hazard, if that stem had let loose when i was passing someone on the 401 in the left lane, i could have lost control of the vehicle.i am now worried about the other three valve stems.
Tl. The contact owns 2008 dodge caliber.the contact stated the vehicle does not come with a spare tire and a jack.the manufacturer informed the contact they do not provide a spare and jack for the vehicle. The vehicle suffered a flat tire and the contact was stuck on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck.the contact stated if a spare tire was provided the tire could have been changed.in the event of a flat tire the manufacturer provided a pump to inflate the tire but the contact stated the it's very dangerous to be on the side of the road without a spare tire with vehicle passing by at high speeds.the contact stated the manufacturer should provide a spare tire for the vehicle.the failure mileage was 37,000.jo
2008 dodge caliber sxt: bought the car from dealer in morehead city, nc. After 24k miles had to replace tires because they were already worn. When tires were replaced out of my pocket the service dept failed to do an alignment. Now 19k miles later my tires bridgestone turanza's p215/60r17 are already worn out again. Upon inspection by the dealership, they determined that it was air pressure problem that caused it to wear and also my inner tire rods were already worn. I told them i had seen complaints on the internet that the 2008 caliber was having premature wearing of tire rods and they claimed they never heard of this. Of course now that my car is at 43k miles and out of warranty they don't want to take care of it, i have to. Also, the fact they missed doing an alignment the first time they did not find the tie rod wearing premature before my warranty was up or either they did know it and they didn't tell me. I don't trust the dealer or their service team now because they missed doing an alignment, they missed a rotation when they were supposed to, they missed finding the premature wearing of tie rods.these are dangerous issues whenyou are out driving on the road now i wonder every time i get out there are my tires going to blow or are my tie rods going to break.shame on the dealership and shame on bridgestone for not wanting to stand behind their products. What will it take, loss of life. The only thing the dealership will offer to do is pay for 2 tires and i have to pay for everything else.
I bought a used 2008 dodge caliber with 14,100 miles on it. The tires weren't right from the night i brought it home. I called and complained, the dealership said that they put new brakes on it and to give it a few days to see if it would get better. It did not, i still had a pulsing or thumping noise in the front end. I took it back, they said nothing was wrong with it. I asked about the tires and i was told "the tires passed inspection". I took my car to a friend who rotated and balanced the tires, and was told i had a bad tire, it wasn't round or something like that. The bad tire then went on the back passenger side. I then called the dealership and told them what i did, they were angry and said nothing was mechanically wrong with the car and again the tires had passed inspection. After much arguing they agreed to either put on 4 new tires at half the cost to me or put on another used tire. I chose to have another used tire put on. The car now pulses or thumps on the front passenger side. I didn't get 5 miles up the road and it started all over again. The service manager told me that calibers are known for "chopping tires" and if i got new tires to make sure they are rotated without fail every 6k miles. I didn't even call the dealership back about the noise. I sent in a form complaining that the noise was not resolved. They were horrible to even talk to, they said tires were not under warranty and the 1/2 off the tires was a one time offer. I like my car but i can't stand the thumping noise the tires make. If the car is known to do this why isn't something being done to correct it?? because i bought this car at a rock bottom price i can't expect to have new tires on the car and i have to basically live with it i was told so that is why i am complaining. I paid a little over $10000. For this car and it is new to me, i still have the balance of the factory warranty left on the car. It's a nice car to me and it is a lot of money to me. I just wanted someone to know.
2008 dodge caliber.consumer writes in regards to tpms sensor corrosion.*ld updated 08/29/2017
The tire pressure sensor broke on my dodge caliber. The dealership wants to charge me close to $200 for this. I think its ridiculous for how poorly they were made. This item should be recalled with all the discussions online about them.
Front left tire pressure dropped to 25 psi in early december 2010.car is equipped with factory tire pressure monitoring system which provides numeric pressure for all 4 tires plus an amber warning light if pressure drops below safe levels. Assumed pressure drop was due to low air temperature - approx. 20 degf.added air to all 4 tires the next day, front left was found to be 25 psi confirmed with a hand-held mechanical gauge, remaining 3 tires were 30-31 psi.filled all tires to 32-33 psi (factory placard specifies 32 psi cold) over the course of 2 days the front left tire pressure again dropped.tpm showed 28 psi at front left tire, 32-33 psi in remaining tires.refilled front left to 34 psi.removed front left tire and inspected for leaks using soapy water.no leaks found.reinstalled front left tire.over 2 weeks, pressure dropped to low 20's psi on front left tire.refilled to 34-35 psi each time.after the final refill, pressure dropped to 19 psi over a 12 hour period.drove car to service station and valve stem snapped near the base of the threads while adding air.resulted in immediate tire deflation.center check valve came out with it.will retain all pieces for inspection upon request, plus plastic valve stem cap.all parts are oem.valve stem is part of the tire pressure monitor sensor assembly which is a common part for most jeep dodge chrysler vehicles.have read numerous complaints about this same failure.suspected root cause was using metallic valve caps that could cause corrosion, however, suspect valve cap on my car is plastic as shipped from the factory.
Checking tire pressure tmps broke - filed by jiffy lube.
I did some work on the front end, i replaced tierod end and ball joints,also put new tires on the car. I was scheduling an alignment when the front would make a pop sound and a slight snap when going over bumps and when the steering wheel is turned to the left. I looked to see what the matter was and the sub frame was cracked and rusted...i wash the car 2 a month especially in winter. The sub frame also connects the swaybar, struts and it cant get aligned due to the broken frame.. All too prematurely.
The engine cradle was completely corroded and had to be replaced, along with the attached lower control arms w/ ball joints.this cost $1,800.there was a recall on the 2007 model.mechanic said that it was so corroded that it was a miracle that it hadn't broken.the car had about 57,625 miles on it at the time.
Intake manifold runner, alternator, and light on inside on and off or stay on to long. Time period 2010-2016
Front and rear cradle is very rusty needs to be replaced asap,$1541.70
While my wife was driving, the front subframe crossmember rusted through, causing her to lose control of the car and she could not safely operate it without repair. I managed to get it to a firestone for them to look at and they referred me to a dealer and told me not to drive it anymore because it is unsafe. This is a problem that dodge knew about, but failed to notify me about. I only found out aboutthe problem from the dealership, who told me that the extended warranty that covers this problem had expired in 2018 and that i would be responsible for the cost of any repairs. I owned the car during that time and i did not know of this problem, so i could not act on getting it repaired. This never should have been an extended warranty, this should have been a recall because of the potential to kill people when the subframe rusts out. My wife was driving in a parking lot at the time at a relatively low speed, but had this happened on a highway it could have killed her and my son, as well as others on the road.number: 23-007-17 rev. Bgroup: bodydate: march 10, 2017
A frame rusted out and everything else under the car has no rust and now it's a saggy issue
My vehicle went in for an oil change and i was told that my sub frame is rusting and until my front crossmember is replaced to not drive the vehicle it is unsafe. My neighbor who is a mechanic said it was a known problem with my car and he believed their to be a recall. I looked online and couldn't find a recall but eventually i found something on chrysler's website about x69 corrosion that affected 2008 to 2012 calibers and jeep compasses. They knew about this problem. They never told anyone to look for this. I asked about it and their solution was they offered an extended warranty for 10 years and that my warranty expired several months ago so i was out of luck. My family's safety has an expiration??? i am the only owner of this vehicle and never had my frame checked now all of a sudden it's unsafe to drive. Since they knew about this problem and because it wasn't a mandated recall they only have to fix the ones that are brought to a dealer within 10 years? if they fix somewhere else they won't know about this extended warranty. This seems unfair. They used sub par parts and now consumers are they one putting themselves and their families at risk. They should be required to fix the cars. Safety should not have an expiration. I have no choice but to drive the car but i will not put my children in the car. It's an expensive fix and i don't feel i should have to pay for something they knew about and if i would have had a mechanic check a few months ago i would have known about it and could have had it replaced for free from them but i guess they win in that situation because i never knew to look for it.my safety should not come with an expiration.
My subframe is rusted almost completely in half, i can not drive my vehicle the dealer says the ac drips right on that frame and that's why it is rusted out.
The sub frame of this vehicle is rusted out and needs replacing.there was a recall on the 2007 model but none for the 2008.the vehicle was manufactured in february 2008 and, most likely, was made with faulty 2007 parts.calls made to chrysler-dodge resulted in them saying this is my problem and i have to pay for a replacement sub frame which will cost approximately $1000.in addition, a year ago, the front bumper had to be repainted due to sub par paint job by the manufacturer.
Sub frame completely rusted out, heard a clunking noise coming from front when going over bumps, took it to my mechanic and told me i was lucky the front of the car didn't fall off as the crossmember was splitting at the seam, car has less than 70,000 miles on it !
Let me start by saying that i love driving my 2008 dodge caliber and wish that it was worth repairing all of the issues that i am researching are common problems among fellow owners of this year, make and model of vehicle. As a person who pays close attention to my vehicle, repair costs have been adding up over the past couple of years. Starting with a complete repair related to the suspension including the control arms/ bushings, sway bar, ball joints, and tie rods, which has caused my 4 new tires to experience a shortened lifespan due to uneven wearing. Recently, i had my car in the shop to address a loud noise i was hearing while the vehicle was in motion. The mechanic diagnosed a long list of issues, including rusting/corrosion to the engine cradle and further problems with the suspension that in their professional opinion determined the vehicle unsafe to operate. At this point, the mechanic informed me that there had been recalls and an extended warranty implemented to address the rusting/corrosion of the sub frame, as i was unaware and did not receive any notices for any of the listed recalls. Today, i find myself researching the list of problems that the mechanic indicated with the suspension and rotting engine cradle and will unfortunately not be worth putting thousands of dollars into to make it safe, an issue that should be honoured by the manufacturer. I would like to take the proper steps to address this extreme safety concern that has been an obvious issue for many owners like myself. I wonder how many others did not receive the recall notice for the rotting engine cradle and have spent thousands in repairs on that and/or suspension malfunctions? these problems are not minor and need to be addressed, as i am sure there are many owners who have not been made aware of the recall and safety concerns this poses to operators or others in the vehicle presence.
When turning over the key to start the vehicle, nothing would happen. Turning back the key and trying again would typically result in the car starting. After 2-3 months of this intermittent behavior, the vehicle also began to act as if the key was in the ignition after it was removed (it would ding when the door was opened and not allow me to lock my doors).
Driving down the road and making a righthand turn, i heard a loud pop then the car started pulling hard to the right. I had to decrease my speed to 25 mph due to the severe pulling. Had dad look at car and found the sub frame was cracked in half on drivers side. The car has not moved at all since that was found. My 3 year old daughter is often in this vehicle!
The electronic throttle light came on while driving on ih35, i lost power and myvehicle went on 5 miles per hour then stopped in the middle of the highway.
After starting engine,and beginning to drive. Car kept losing power and had an extremely rough idle.could not get to go over 25 mph.etc indicator light was on the entire time.drove it immediately to my local garage.
Extensive corrosion on front and rear frame crossmembers that support drive and suspension components.
Front k-frame cross member rusted out. Extended warranty available and problem acknowledged through 2007 models. However, it was obviously not resolved by 2008.significant safety issue as driver would not be able to control the vehicle when this part fails. Dodge will not warranty.pix attached
Had the vehicle in for replacement of a rear wheel bearing and the shop informed me that the subframe is nearly in need of replacement. The 2007 dodge caliber subframe coverage was extended to 10 years, but not for the 2008. Vehicle had approximately 135,000 miles at time of inspection.
I do not live in a salt state.i own a 2008 caliber since 2012 and it has a badly rusted out front frame/cradle assembly making it unsafe to drive.chrysler only replaces this part under a warranty in salt states, ne is not one of those states.this car has no rust on the body, has been very well taken care of and i keep it in the garage when not driving it.to make things worse, firestone did a comprehensive auto inspection on it in april 2017, and did $1900 worth of front and rear end suspension work making it a safe car for me to give to my 16 y/o granddaughter, who's been driving it since then daily with her friends in the car.never did firestone mention the rusted out cradle assembly.because the car was making strange noises, i stopped at local auto repair shop on 7/28, and as soon as he lifted the car up he immediately noticed the damage, took pictures and advised me not to drive the car as it is very unsafe.i have attached pictures.
Pulled car out of driveway noticed to go straight steering wheel was at 10 o'clock position and when i hit a bump felt like there was no suspension. Had it towed in to be checked. Sub frame had completely rusted through and was detached.
Took our dodge caliber 2008 (manufacturer date: 11/2007) to a mechanic for repairs thought to be struts and was told the front cradle was rusted out and need to be replaced to continue any safe driving. This was a 2007 recall but was never included in any titled 2008 cars that were manufactured in 2007. This is a very dangerous issue and seems to be reported more often now at the 10 year mark. This is something that is not a traditional problem on most vehicles and seems to be a manufacturers defect. I would like to see it recalled, because the replacement cost on this is in the thousands and it is a severe safety hazard.
There are currently 0 recalls on the 2008 dodge caliber 2.0. However, a simple youtube search will bring up common issues with the lower ball joints, which cause extreme tire wear and even severe pulling to the left and right with very little control. The anti-lock breaking system as well as the throttle body are huge issues as well. However, it wasn't a youtube search that brought this to my attention but instead driving one and looking into it. To my surprise there are zero recalls on this vehicle.
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.
I went to get the car inspected and the mechanic told me that the motor mounts are rusted out and will need to be replaced.the car has less than 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that the throttle control light illuminated on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. When this occurred, the vehicle would either decelerate or stall. The contact stated that the vehicle would need to rest for a few moments before it would function as normal again. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Car was already warmed and driven for about 5 miles, after stopping at a gas station to refuel and re-starting, it was idling very inconsistently and running rough, shaking. There was a dash indicator for electronic throttle control flashing.i tried driving it and there was jerking and pulling and the transmission wouldn't shift past 2nd, car would not accelerate beyond 12-15 mph.i made it home (about 2 miles) and left the car for about 6 hours.upon restarting and warming, the car drove fine.about 1 1/2 weeks later, the same dash light came on, steady not flashing, car rumbled, then light went off and the car was fine.this happened on and off for about 2 weeks.then, when ready to leave from work one day, i started the car to warm it and the indicator light came on and stayed on, the car was running very rough, idle was fluctuating between about 500-1500 rpms and shaking. I left the car, assuming when i came back the next day it would start and be fine just like the 2 times before, but that was not the case.i drove the car to a nearby mechanic, maxing out at about 15 mph, strangely the car seemed to pick up speed when i eased off the accelerator, and steady loss of speed while going up hill.the mechanic could not fix or even diagnose the problem, said it has to go to the dealer.it seems to be something to do with the throttle control.i will update it once i hear from the dealer later today.
I was stopped in traffic at a red light, train was coming so i was holding my brakes. It felt as if the car was jerking forward not with alot of power but enough for me to notice. I look at my dash and i noticed that a redlight that seem to be red lighting bolts was on. I immediately pull my car out of traffic. While trying to get the car out of the road i notice it was slowly accelerating my car didn't go pass 20mph. I parked the car and waited to see if i could just try to drive it home which was only 1.5 miles at the most away. I had no issues besides the car wouldn't go pass 20mph and when it stalled it seemed as if it would jerk forward, while driving the car home. Before that day i had no issues.
Cpsc: i1340364a. 2008 dodge caliber. Consumer stated while driving the car at 70 mph down the interstate the power suddenly went out, and the car was decelerating speed at the same time.*lnthe consumer stated the cruise control was activated, and just as she was trying to pull over, the power returned, and the vehicle took off, trying to get back to 70 mph. Ever since the incident, the vehicle would stall while accelerating. The consumer found numerous complaints on the internet, from other owners experiencing problems with the electronic throttle control.
Air bag light came up on, horn and cruise control stopped working. Many people with same issues on forums. It is the clock spring.
After turning on my car it began to lunge while in idle. As i attempted to back it out of the driveway the accelerator pedal had little to no effect. The car would not drive more than 10 mph, still lunging. The indicator light for the electronic throttle control (etc) lit up and started blinking. I took it into the dealer and the diagnostic ($150) proved it to be the etc. The etc kit needed to be replaced which apparently is a "dealer only" part. This is such a common occurrence for dodge that the etc kit is on back order and will not be available for 2 weeks! not to mention the part costs $600+. And by the way, i had to have the transmission replaced in 2011!
This is the third time in less than a year i am having trouble with this. I look this up online and a lot. Hundreds of people are having this problem. My etc (electronic throttle control light) comes on. My car loses power and sometime stop running in the middle of the highway. I have the pcm replace in the car that cost about $600 and i am having the same problem again. Losing power in a vehicle is very dangerous. I started having the same problem in my 2011 dodge caravan the dealer saying the cylinders are misfiring. Something needs to done about this.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact coasted over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,216.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While drivingapproximately 40 mph the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The electronic throttle control light began to flash on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The stated that the engine stalled with the illumination of the engine and electronic throttle control warning indicators while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop.the engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normally after several minutes however, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who reprogrammed the electronic throttle control and engine control module. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle was purchased brand new in 2008. December 24th 2013 at only 43,000 miles i had to replacethe throttle body which wasn't covered under a warranty and i had to pay $367 to have fixed. My car is in excellent condition & when i spoke with different dodge dealerships i was told that it's just a glitch that happens to some cars but nobody could tell me why at 43,000 miles i was experiencing a major repair! also the dealership who fixed the car said that the part was on back order it could take up to 3 months to get part cause evidently the part was in high demand. That tells that there is something faulty goin on with dodge vehicles. This needs to be researched further to see if a recall should happen! i will never purchase another dodge not only because the cars are horribly made but there dealerships are not customer friendly (i even contacted the dodge co. & got nowhere) after the vehicle has been purchased. I wanted to support & buy american but i've found out the hard way that maybe by buying foreign will get a reliable car!
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 to 45 mph the vehicle suddenly slowed down to 30 mph. She attempted to shift gears and that did not assist with decreasing the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was notrepaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 59,000. The vin was unavailable.
Driving down the street at about 30mph and the car started jerking really bad the soon it died i went down and diagnosed it, come to find out the throttlebody is bad and seems to have happened to almost every caliber sebring owner.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, the entire instrument panelilluminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted within a few minutes and resumed in a jerking motion at an extremely low speed of 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the alternator was replaced. Nine months later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was currently at the dealer who stated the electronic throttle control needed to be replaced. The vehicle will be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 31,000.
My 2008 dodge caliber 2.4l turbo just got throttle body issues. I was driving around 30 mph like normal and my car started going berserk, had toturn it off while parking on the side of the road. It seems dangerous i know this can cause accidents.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber.during acceleration, the vehicle pulls to the right.the contact has to accelerate very hard and then oversteer to keep the vehicle from driving off the road.the contact took the vehicle to four dealers and none were able to determine the cause of the failure.the failure can occur at speeds of 5 mph or greater.the current and failure mileages were 1,000.updated 01-11-08.
The etc (electronic throttle control) indicator started flashing and then my car would not accelerate. I was at 3 rpms and couldn't go over 10mph. It only happened occasionally at first and then it became more frequent. I was getting on the on ramp of a highway when it started flashing and then my car completely shut off. Luckily the cars behind had enough shoulder to swerve around me preventing a accident. I couldn't start my car right away i had to wait about 3 min. As soon as i restarted it everything went back to normal. This happened 2 more times and i took it to a mechanic. He replaced the etc chip and that didn't work so he replaced the etc body. That didn't work either so he sent it to a dealership. They replaced the whole etc...$900 later that problem seems to be fine. I find a car shutting down whenever it chooses very dangerous and i have researched it and seen many people have had the same issue. Mostly in 07' models but also 08's. Something needs to be done before someone is injured.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated that he was at a complete stop and attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the contact was advised that the electronic throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,056. The vin was unavailable.
I first experienced the electronic throttle control problem last month when i was on my way home and lost power while driving took it to a local mechanic and he said he would look at it.. When i got the car back he said he cleaned the throttle sensor and shouldn't have any issues paid $75. Well a couple of days ago the battery light came on and was on the entire day then went off. Now when it came back on and the electronic throttle light came on with it. The car would not go over 2 miles as i was driving towards the light i had to immediately turned off the car and turn back on. Thankfully there was no one at the light behind me when i did that. But i researched online and seen that many other has had this issue with their cars dating back 2007. My car is a 2008 which seem to have been fine till now. I have had the alternator go out and replaced followed by the battery being replaced that same week. I'm afraid to get on the highway with the car now. It's kind of scary to be on the road and have the car just stop on you. And have someone behind you not prepared to be stopping so quickly. I pick my grand baby up from school and i would hate to have this happen while she is in the car. I want to see if there was a recall on these vehicles with this problem but don't know where to look. I haven't put the mileage down because im at work putting in this report and its dark. But the mileage is well over 150,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle lost power and theelectric throttle control warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technicians informed the contact that the computer and the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Car will be at a stop, then when you try and accelerate it won't go and tries pulling forward and kind of jerks. Also the airbag light will go on for a minute then turn off then come back on a minute later over and over the whole time while driving. This car has never been in an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, a significant reduction in speed occurred unexpectedly while the accelerator pedal was engaged. The vehicle was maneuvered cautiously to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic diagnosed that the throttle body control would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
I was on my way to work and getting onto a freeway entrance, when right when i was merging, my car completely lost throttle control and bogged down. It was very foggy outside and a semi truck almost ran into the back of my car. I was able to get off the freeway and home with my car in what is known as limp mode. There was no check engine light, only a red lightning bolt light, and my esp (traction control) was on also. Upon doing some research i have found that the electronic throttle body goes out in these cars quite a bit. No body in my city had one and luckily i was able to source one from another state. Everyone that was out said they were on back order. This further confirmed my thoughts that this is a common problem along with reading about 10 other cases and a car forum where this has happened to many member there also. I understand things wear down and break and need to be replaced, but with my car only having 70,000 miles on it i find it a little ridiculous, and on that forum there are some where their throttle bodies have gone out at 30,000 miles. I'm just surprised that no body has been seriously injured or killed in accident because of this issue. One particular member on the forum i read he stated that the car had completely died on him in the middle of a busy intersection. I have a 4 year old son and it just bugs me to think that what if i had him in the car and that semi wasn't able to move out of the way in time? all i'm asking is that dodge either makes a better quality throttle body and puts out a recall or at least replaces the throttle body under the recall for free. I have wrote to dodges customer complaint department, but have not heard anything back so i figured maybe i would try here and see if anything can be done.
The electronic throttle control failed on this 2008 dodge caliber.the car stalled and lost all power while being driven.this problem was a recall item on the 2007 dodge caliber.dodge should now make this electronic throttle control a recall item for the 2008 model year.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact placed the gear shifter in neutral, turned the vehicle off and back on, shifted the gear selector back in drive, and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to monroe dodge chrysler jeep ram superstore (15160 s dixie hwy, monroe, mi 48161, (734) 230-7872) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the throttle body had been previously replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. The contact stated while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled.the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 10 mph. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
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 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.
The contact owns a 2008 dodge caliber. While the vehicle was stationary, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and the turn signal blinkers no longer illuminated when prompted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Left and right a post much too wide hindering ability to see where the curb is in relation to the car. It also hinders the ability to see if a small animal is in the affected view. In relation to the transmission, my transmission had to be replaced right after the warranty expired.i've had to have 2 tie rods replaced.an engine mount replaced, and a strut replaced, i am also on my second battery. This car has cost me a lot of money so far. I know it's 11 years old but i've never had this many mechanical issues with any car i've owned so far. The newest problem is a grinding noise that sounds like the wheel is going to fall off before i get home safely. There is a new noise as well that almost sounds like a radial tire with an issue but my tires are all fine. I am taking it to a good mechanic tomorrow....again!!at one point while driving at about 35 mph and starting to turn there was a grinding noise in the front end and it sounded like something fell off, i was turning left at the time. My abs brake light came on. I slowly went to the auto dealer, and they said there was a connector that broke and also a sensor they had to order. That cost over $400 plus i needed to rent a car to get home. Not a fan of the caliber at all. I do love the style it's sporty and easy to drive, when it's not in the shop that is.
The main issue is not being able to take the car out of "park" when it is running. For the past year it has happened intermittently. The last 2 days none of my trying and retrying to get it out of park works. Also, my windshield wipers come on whenever they feel like it. Mostly upon starting. I also cannot reset my change oil light.
During a severe rainstorm in my area, i was leaving an event parking lot to drive home. While waiting at the stop light i attempted to turn on my windshield wipers because of the severe rain. They failed to start. While sitting at the light i restarted my car hoping that would alleviate the apparent 'short' in the windshield wipers, but it did not. As the light turned green, i was forced to move forward. While driving slow, i rolled my window down and attempted to guide the car to a safe spot to pull over. I couldn't identify a place through all of the rain, and also i was driving in busy downtown traffic.i started to slow down more but looked forward and all i could see were trees coming up quickly through the blurry windshield; i immediately jolted to a stop as i hit an island/median in the middle of the road. My car was scraped by trees and parking cones which were laying in the median. I heard scraping and a large thud as my car came to a stop. Still in the rain, i put my hazards on and waited until the police arrived. My airbags did not deploy and i am extremely irritated that my windshield wipers suddenly stopped working in a terrible rainstorm. This accident could have been much worse. My vehicle is 6 years old; at the 5 year mark i took it in for a full-system maintenance where i was told that everything was working fine. I am very disappointed in my choice in purchasing dodge.
Driving in a rainstorm, the wipers quit working. Pulled over and re-started car, wipers worked. Got back on the road and it happened numerous more times. Found no problem with fuses, wiring, or wiper motor. Very dangerous.lots more complaints on internet search results.
I am reporting a "possible" safety related problem.on two separate occasions, upon entering the vehicle and starting the car to drive, i noticed the loss of control / power to the following items:left and right turn signal activation,front and rear wiper activation, front and rear widow wash, cruise control activation, park, and interior light activation.(note:head lights did activate.) all activation levers / switches are located on the steering wheel column.problem was unaffected by the movement of the vehicle, the movement of the steering wheel, or the movement of the column position.problem disappeared after the vehicle was stopped and the key removed from the ignition.upon re-entering the vehicle and restarting the car the problem disappeared. Problem is not currently present for examination.
While driving on an interstate at 60 miles per hour at night in a heavy rain, my windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. I could not see but i luckily stopped on the shoulder. After several minutes the wipers started up. I traveled 20-30 minutes and it happened again. After pulling over and waiting several minutes, they restarted. I drove off and soon it happened for a third time. After waiting several minutes, the rain stopped and i traveled home.this failure is very similar to the cause listed in the 2008 jeep liberty recall due to a defective windshield wiper motor. I am being charged $343 by a dealer to replace the wiper motor.
My passenger headlight went out.i replaced with two brand new bulbs but light is still out.rear windshield wiper, one brake light, and one license plate illumination light are all non functional as well.recall has been made one year of models of chrysler vehicles but not mine, and it is the same faulty part that has been put in several models and years of chrysler vehicles.upon visiting a chrysler service center i was advised of a $900 quote to fix the part.i see no reasoning for me to have to foot the bill for a faulty part that chrysler has known about for several years and refuses to address.
I was in georgetown ontario on the weekend and got in my car to drive back to windsor on monday oct 8th. The tire pressure light came on but we had frost overnight and knew this was a normal change in tire pressures. I stopped at the gas station and put air in tires and made sure they were all the same pressure. The tire pressure warning light immediately went out.we drove for about an hour and the tire pressure light went on again. I stopped at the next service center on the 401 and checked the tires. I could see the right front valve stem was cracked. When i turned it, the air started to quickly exit the tire. I had my wife put her thumb on it while i got the jack out and installed the spare tire. I had to have the tpm sensor and valve stem replaced @ $150. Reading on the internet, this seems to be a common problem. The service manager told me its due to corrosion and has had to replace some. He said chrysler has not come up with a solution to the problem on my model vehicle.this car only has 38,000 km and is just over three years old! the valve stem should not be cracking! this is a big safety hazard, if that stem had let loose when i was passing someone on the 401 in the left lane, i could have lost control of the vehicle.i am now worried about the other three valve stems.
2008 dodge caliber sxt: bought the car from dealer in morehead city, nc. After 24k miles had to replace tires because they were already worn. When tires were replaced out of my pocket the service dept failed to do an alignment. Now 19k miles later my tires bridgestone turanza's p215/60r17 are already worn out again. Upon inspection by the dealership, they determined that it was air pressure problem that caused it to wear and also my inner tire rods were already worn. I told them i had seen complaints on the internet that the 2008 caliber was having premature wearing of tire rods and they claimed they never heard of this. Of course now that my car is at 43k miles and out of warranty they don't want to take care of it, i have to. Also, the fact they missed doing an alignment the first time they did not find the tie rod wearing premature before my warranty was up or either they did know it and they didn't tell me. I don't trust the dealer or their service team now because they missed doing an alignment, they missed a rotation when they were supposed to, they missed finding the premature wearing of tie rods.these are dangerous issues whenyou are out driving on the road now i wonder every time i get out there are my tires going to blow or are my tie rods going to break.shame on the dealership and shame on bridgestone for not wanting to stand behind their products. What will it take, loss of life. The only thing the dealership will offer to do is pay for 2 tires and i have to pay for everything else.
I was on the highway on my way to work, and i went to change from the left to the middle lane and the car kept on going pass the middle lane and toward the wall in the right lane. Thank god the lanes had enough clearly between andi was able to gain control and straigtened out the wheels without crashing into other cars and before i hit the wall.i took it to my mechainic and he changed the tire rod on the driver left side wheel. This same tire rod was changed approximately six months prior to this incident.another scary experience i have endured with this car, which could have been fatal for myself as well as others.i have had fourincidents with this car already, i am very scared to drive it. I brought this car in august of 2009, i am still making payments on it, and still have to take out of pocket expense for its' faulty workmanship.today is february 11, 2013 and i am ready to get rid of it...after this i will never buy another dodge made car.
The front calipers will not engage when brake pedal is pressed. The brake pedal sinks to the floor and has no stopping power. The master cylinder was replaced and calipers are new replacements. After replacing these parts it now smell of burnt brake fluid but there is no leak and the problem seems to worsen. The first time i was doing 45-50 on a county rd when a another car pulled out 20 feet away and i was trying to slow down when i lost the front brakes as pished in on the pushed in on the brakes the pedal sank and they didn't engage. I then bought the new calipers and it was fine for about a month. The second time i was stuck in traffic on a busy city street when the abs brakes failed resulting in me running a red light and almost getting hit. It has corroded and took hunks off aluminum from my front driver rim. I have not been able to figure out what the problem and keep replacing parts for it to tear up new ones
This car has had nothing but problems had to replace all 4 control arms, ball joints bushings springstie rods have spent more then $2000 between parts and labor and wore out tires do to control arms and other parts never a dodge againgot fixed back had be refixed 2weeks later after control arm rebroke
I have a 2008 dodge caliber garage kept 49000 miles with a rusted busted frame.didn't realize until knocking in front end. Always done repairs and recalls and this is dangerous.called to request chrysler to be accountable and they basically told me its my problem.where do you go from here in liability.
We were noticing the car being sluggish and not wanting to pick up speed so we made an appointment to get it looked at. Before that could happen the electronic throttle control light popped on when i was going through an intersection, the car wouldn't go above 20mph and felt like it wanted to stall out. I took my foot off the gas and the etc light went off after a few seconds. I was lucky it was very early in the morning and the intersection was empty. I continued on my way to work about 1/2 mileand the etc came back on. I managed to get it to work and parked it.i looked up what the light means and proceeded to google what it was for my car. I was socked by how many people have had this exact problem for the make and model.i couldn't believe this issue was not known or recalled. Car owners should have been made aware of this issue before it became a hazard. I left work and prayed my car would make it the 1/2 mile to my home. Unfortunately , the etc light came back on then started flashing. After reading other car owners posts i decided not to risk staling it on a bridge so i coasted it into a gas station were it chugged out. I walked the rest of the way home in 85 degree weather.we towed the car to our repair place, they hooked it up to the computer to read the codes, then they reset the controls hoping it would by pass a glitch. It didn't. They then had us bring the car to a dodge dealer to be repaired. The dealer was familiar with he problem "this happens all the time with these cars." they couldn't get to it until after the fourth of july weekend. They installed the replacement throttle body$272.42 (part 4891735ac) at a cost of 566.00 total. We just got the car back today. It is running smootherbut only time will tell if the problem was fixed. Updated 02/27/2015
I have 2 2008 vehiclesthe first one is a dodge avenger and the 2nd one is a caliber. I bought both of these cars from the samedealership new. I have issues with the tire pressure sensors in all the tires. They are corrodingcausing the tire pressure to drop, are they any current issues or recalls on these type of devices.
Owned the car for almost 4 years. Tie rods have been replaced 3 times. Recently had to replace, struts, ball joints, brakes on the front for the 5th time, back breaks are out and rotors as well had them replaced less than a year ago. Manifold had to be replaced. Barrings on the front and one on the right back. Went through a set a tires in less than 6 months. Has been to dodge and other mechanics problems still persist.
I was driving down the road every time i shifted gears the front end would just go like wobble wobble so i slow down from 45 to about 10 miles an hour if thati made it home with zagg got underneath there and the sub frame is literally busted the way it sits it looks like it does not have a motor in it anymore if i want to know what to do i would've wrecked if i do not get an answer soon i am goingto channel 13 news i have pictures of what it looks like and i'm going to the better business bureau it's a 2008 there is no way that frame should've busted like it did no way i was on city roads
I was turning in my vehicle for a trade in and during the appraisal test drive the axel broke and it had to be towed.the gentlemen stated that is was due to rust build up.over the years, i have complain about the power steering feeling off, the car not driving right, etc and it has been in three places where the maintenance folks said nothing was wrong.according to the bulletin, these same issues should have been caught somewhere to prevent this from happening.i may have been notified but i am active duty military and move every two years to include deployments where i easily could have not received the notice. My car value was 1500 dollars before it was wrecked, but i should be reimbursed for the previous maintenance totals and the lost days of not having my car the other times it should have been fixed.below, i will show pictures of the rust, inspections that was done in june 2018 showing that underneath was good, and previous work on my vehicle when i complaint of issues with steering, tires, suspension. Number: 23-007-17 rev. Cgroup: 23 - bodydate: july 13, 2017
I was on my way to work and drove approximately 5 minutes.as i was making a left turn to approach the entrance of the exressway, the car starting swerving and screeching and during my manuvering and engaging of the brakes, it came to a holt. The left driver's side axle had snapped and the tire was side-ways.i had to get the car towed to my mechanic, who stated that in all his years in his profession he has never seen anything like that.the axle which is made of steel was broken in half. Thank god i was able to safely manuver it without crashing into something, it was quite a scary experience.if i would have experienced this occurrence on the highway, it would have been a fatal accident. This is not the only incident i have had with this car, please refer to my other submissions for this car.
At around 35000 miles is when this started: when i would slow down i would notice that it felt like my driver front tire would wobble, this went on for a while, and no one could figure out what it was, blamed it on bad tires. I even took it to my dealership because my warranty was going to be up soon and asked them to look over everything and they never found anything.so i got new tires and it would still sometimes seem to wobble but it wasn't consistent. Fast forward to this summer (2011) i start to notice that it is really bad pulling out of my works driveway turning left so i think my shocks are going bad. Also i start to notice that when i start moving again from a stop it seems like the car has a little jerk. So i go to get my oil changed and tires rotated (different places) and at the dealership for the oil they fill out a little inspection sheet, only thing marked is a bad air filter. Shocks are good they said.time to change the brakes too, so i buy some with the air filter and tell my husband when he is changing them to please look good because something is not right.well, he finds out that he can completely move the whole wheel assembly on its own! so i take it to a local shop and both lower ball joints are bad and maybe a tire rod! at approx 48,000 miles (current) this is ridiculous!!! so call dodge dealership and out of warranty so... Unless we bring it down and all these other instructions they might be able to pay for some of it. Not driving the vehicle 45 miles when the wheels might snap off and for them to most likely say "too bad"!after seeing how many people have the same problem something is obliviously wrong with the design of the caliber, and for dodge to do nothing, we will never even consider a dodge, or maybe even a chrysler (never had issues with past jeeps) again!
The nut that holds the tire valve stem corroded, cracked in half, and fell off the tire. The result is that the valve stem fell inside the rim, and all of the air suddenly leaked out of the tire. Luckily there was no light traffic on the road otherwise there could have been a serious accident. This has happened again on a second tire; this occurrence i was driving at a low speed in a parking lot. After a brief internet search for "dodge valve stem problems" and viewing online forums it seems to be an issue across several dodge vehicles.this defect should be recalled as it has potential for significant safety implications. I can only imagine what kind of disaster could have happened if one blew out during rush hour.thank you
Had a second occasion of the valve stemcorroding and failing in that the actual stem broke free of the housing and dislidges the plastic cap. This latest incidentresulted in a total lose of air pressure and control of the car on a 65 mphon an interstate highway .
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