CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Dodge Caliber has all kinds of suspension problems at relatively low mileage: typically 40-50,000 miles.
The most commonly reported problems are with ball joints & control arms going bad. Tie rods & leaking struts are also reported failing in the same mileage range.
Unfortunately all the suspension problems means some owners only find out after they notice their tires are ruined.
We've given the 2007 Caliber our worst rating because these problems happen at such low mileage, & it involves a wide range of apparently defective parts. With most other cars, major suspension work is pretty rare under 50,000 miles.
engine started knocking , getting louder by the week. Then detonated. I used to have a Ford Pinto back in the 1980's, and it was an extremely better built and superbly more reliable car than any DODGE CALIBER!!! With all of the work I have done to this car , I.E....suspension 3 times, engine , cvt transmission , front crossmember , and now a 400.00 - 600.00 tipm module that will leave you stranded because Dodge is all about the MONEY they make and NOT about the real working class people. Please DODGE, if a financial crisis EVER occurs again.....Just do EVERYONE a favor and just go out of business. America does not need a company like YOU!! VERY SINCERELY YOURS ...A VERY TIRED AVERAGE WORKING CLASS AMERICAN.
Hmm? Does Dodge know how bad "detonation" can be on an engine? I can't figure this B/S out and neither can their technicians? I have replaced the knock sensor (even though it did not code). I change the damn spark plugs more frequently then I should be (very little change afterwards). Ran the higher octane gas (which was just stupid of me). Called Dodge, talked to a tech about "advanced timing" and if this could be my issue. He told me to bring it up, they will hook it up to their computer system (for $40) and then they will charge me for every software download needed. REALLY? WTF?? This is the WORST car we have ever owned. It had one owner before us and now I know why he dumped it as quickly as he did! I have 2000 GMC Jimmy with almost 300,000 miles on her and she NEVER acted this frickin' bad???
- Susan M.,
Glen Lyon, PA, US
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engine started knocking , getting louder by the week. Then detonated. I used to have a Ford Pinto back in the 1980's, and it was an extremely better built and superbly more reliable car than any DODGE CALIBER!!! With all of the work I have done to this car , I.E....suspension 3 times, engine , cvt transmission , front crossmember , and now a 400.00 - 600.00 tipm module that will leave you stranded because Dodge is all about the MONEY they make and NOT about the real working class people. Please DODGE, if a financial crisis EVER occurs again.....Just do EVERYONE a favor and just go out of business. America does not need a company like YOU!! VERY SINCERELY YOURS ...A VERY TIRED AVERAGE WORKING CLASS AMERICAN.
- Tim O., East Corinth, VT, US