While driving the car it would make creaking noises underneath the engine and front suspension area. The vehicle was taken to the owner's regular repair shop for state inspection and report the creaking noise in the engine, front end area. The technician diagnosed the cause of the creaking noise as a rusted out engine carrier and also a worn out rack and pinion assembly. I decided to report this serious problem because other individuals who have this automobile may also experience the same condition. The engine cradle and rack and pinion assembly are vital components for safe handling and structural integrity of the vehicle. Being that this is an expensive major repair, the manufacturer needs to know of the problem and should design and improve these components to resist rust and wear and last for the life of the vehicle. The engine carrier rust problem and rack and pinion assembly should also be investigated to determine the possibility of a recall.

- Moon Township, PA, USA

P2004 Dodge P2004 Dodge - intake manifold runner control stuck open read more: engine-codes.com/P2004_dodge.html#ixzz3fraoseks

- Eufaula, AL, USA

I was traveling on I-40 when I hit a bump in the road, my engine light came on and stayed on from memphis, tn to jamestown, tn. I was not having any driving problems, the car drove fine. I took it in to advance auto and had them run the obd2 on it. It pulled 4 codes and they are as follows... P2006 intake manifold runner- stuck closed. I already changed that part on 6/6/15 P1607 powertrain control module - internal shutdown. P0722 output shaft speed sensor P0717 turbine input shaft speed sensor now as I said, my car seems to run fine and I have no idea why these sensors are showing up. What can I do to reset the codes, I already disconnected the battery and left it over night but engine light is still on. What can I do? thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Jamestown, TN, USA

I was driving down the interstate during a heavy rain storm and my windshield wipers stopped working. I turned them off and back on but they would not turn back on. Based on research conducted, and similar issues found during the research, all signs point to the totally integrated power module. This is completely unsafe and I can't believe this part isn't weather proof when it controls so many vital parts of the vehicle. With all the issues I'm also shocked to know there hasn't been a recall on this product. This same style product is used in multiple Dodge vehicles and other Chrysler / Jeep vehicles. Those vehicles also exhibit the same issue.

- Salem, VA, USA

Upon driving home from work in February of 2015, I noticed a horrible nose coming from the front of my car. As the days progressed, the nose had become worse. I had assumed there was a problem with the struts and had them replaced right away. My father in law, a mechanic, saw that the front sub frame cross member is completely rusted out. I was then told by several mechanics that the car is unsafe to drive due to the amount rust on the sub frame and the high risk of the cross member breaking thus causing an accident. After much research, it has come to my knowledge that this is a manufacturers problem and nothing has ever been done about it. The A/C unit is located right above the cross member. This unit is leaking water onto the sub frame thus causing the part to rust.

- Olmsted Township, OH, USA

Please find the enclosed pictures and an invoice for the cost of labor to repair my 2007 Dodge Caliber (contact with email address so I can provide photos.) the part was a K-bar, which according to my mechanic should never have been in this disrepair with only a little over 100,000 miles. I am privileged to have a mechanic who is also a Maine state inspection station to have found this defective part on my vehicle this preventing a serious situation to develop. My understanding is Toyota has recalled this similar part for repair. Your attention to this matter and concerns would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you

- Springvale, ME, USA

Ir conditioning compressor failed and was replaced under extended warranty in January 2013. New A/C compressor installed, but A/C clutch fell off fourteen months later as I was turning a corner. I was told that because of the compressor failure, (which one was not referenced) there are metal shavings in the A/C coolant lines and the entire system needs replacement. Service adviser stated that he has received multiple complaints of this and that I will be unable to use vehicle defrost due to this and it is the snowiest time of the year. Dodge will not replace, as vehicle and part are now both out of warranty. Replacement part only under warranty for 12 months, but have not had to engage either defrost or A/C in the past 8 months until two weeks ago, when the replacement failed and the clutch broke off. Using the defrost could result in the unit overheating, causing an engine fire or other failure.

- Arvada, CO, USA

Drove home from work at midnight, parked my car woke up in the morning and vehicle wouldn't kick over. Had battery power and it cranked when I turned the key but would kick over to start. Towed to dealership for diagnosis.

- Melrose Park, IL, USA

With only 38,550 miles on my car (which has been well cared for) I had to have the wheel bearings replaced. When I picked it up, my mechanic (who has been the only mechanic I have used for over 10 years) told me that the ball joints were also totally shot & had to be replaced. After a little research I found out the danger I was putting myself & others in, had him do the ball joints the next day. These 2 parts seemed to need replacement way before they should have. The dealership here (service person/al) told me since I was over my 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty, (and haven't been there in 2 years) there was nothing they could do for me. Immediately after the work was completed by my mechanic, I stopped at the bank. There I saw another Dodge Caliber pull in. While in the bank, I spoke with that driver. She told me she just had the wheel bearings done also. Im not sure what year her car was but it appeared to be newer than mine! what's going on with these cars? shouldn't the dealer have had a little more interest when my actual mileage was only 2000 over the warranty. They kept pointing out that the car was over 5 years old & only had a 3 year warranty. To me that has no significance...the mileage is what concerns me. I hope others will take note & bring this to the attention of Chrysler before there are related accidents or deaths. I did try to find a number online to call Chrysler, only to come up with sales...I wouldn't buy another! please inform me of any actions taken. Thank you

- Saugerties, NY, USA

We have been told by our car repair techs that both of our tie rods in the front of the car have gone bad. The car only has 70,000 on it, the first went bad at about 65K and had that replaced. This is not normal and would like this matter looked into. I did more research online and found many similar complaints for that year and model. I have had many cars of different makes and never had a issue like this, not normal at all!

- Hilliard, OH, USA

I purchased a new 2007 Dodge Caliber in April 07. Today, while replacing the tires for the first time, it was found that both lower control arms and ball joints had failed. This causes a very unsafe condition that can cause the front wheels to fall off or create a situation of uncontrollable steering. The tire dealer told me that they had seen numerous cases of this with this particular model of car. Lower control arms and ball joints are not normal wear items, they are steering components that should last longer than a set of tires. After researching this on the internet by googling Dodge Caliber + ball joints, I found many other Caliber owners had experienced the same issue. Dodge has not issued a recall or service bulletin on this very unsafe issue. Toyota was subjected to government hearings, made major news headlines and fined heavily due to throttle sticking. Drivers had the ability to react by putting the car in neutral or shutting off the car but with this steering issue, you may not have the ability to steer the automobile at all. My research shows Chrysler has made no attempt to fix this issue, research also shows you can only get replacement parts only from an authorized Chrysler dealer and when you pay Chrysler to fix it, they are using the same replacement parts that failed without warning in the first place. The car must be jacked up and tires removed to evaluate the ball joints. The ball joints fail so badly it destroys the lower control arms they are mounted in. This cannot be checked any other way. This is a major safety issue for me and my family and everyone on the road with thousands of these cars on the road as well. These are accidents waiting to happen anywhere at any time. There must be a recall on the unsafe steering issue.

- Flemingsburg, KY, USA

I was stopped at red light, I was rear ended at aprox.45mph by SUV. The car started in fire at rear of car, flames touched to of car inside of car. After emptying a fire extinguisher, fire restarted 5 more times, each time using another extinguisher, fireman finally flooded car to stop the fire...just wondering if anyone else has had this happen? the muffler and gas tank arevery close, and were touching after impact..

- Bradenton, FL, USA

Safety recall K11 on my Dodge Caliber. I received the recall notice over a week ago, made an appointment for this am 7/6/10 at 10:30 am and delivered the car to Tacoma Dodge in Tacoma, wa. I arrived early and checked in. 45 minutes after my scheduled appointment they still had not started work on my car. The recall letter said 30 minutes to complete the work. I was not appraised that they wanted to work on the vehicle at their leisure. Other Dodge dealers in pierce and thurston counties have refused to provide service in the past as Tacoma Dodge was not an "approved" dealer in GM's re-organization and I had bought the car there before the restructure. I had appointments and needed my vehicle back. It had not been repaired.

- Dupont, WA, USA

El vehiculo no sirve.

- Trujillo Alto, PR, USA

Paint on from bumper peels off while washing the car.

- Deer Park, TX, USA

Copy of complaint letter attached: October 25, 2006 daimler Chrysler motors corporation customer center po box 21-8004 auburn hills, mi 48321-8004, purchase date: March 25, 2006, dealership name: Manassas Dodge Kia Subaru to whom it may concern: After consulting with my attorney, Mr. Thomas F. hennessy of vienna, va, I was advised to make one last attempt to reconcile my problems with my 2007 Dodge Caliber before taking legal action. As of today my car has been seen by Dodge dealerships six times for the same problem (see attached repair orders). The problem I am having is a bad vibration in the steering wheel once I have reached 60 miles an hour and above. This problem persists 90% of the time when driving. I view this as a serious safety defect or at the least a significant impairment. Each time the vehicle was brought into the dealership I was told it was repaired or they could not find a problem. I have owned many cars and never had a car perform this poorly. I kept bringing this car back to the dealership because I was concerned about my safety and still feel this way. I bought this vehicle for the sleek styling and performance qualities. I am very disappointed. I am now requesting that you get very much involved in the problem because I no longer have the time or the patience to deal with this any longer. I expect to have a response from you within ten days of your receiving this letter.

- Marshall, VA, USA