Premature rust on rear subframe

- Middletown, NJ, USA

The window regulators of this car (& other vehicles of the same model) is a poor product of productivity. The cable wires that hold the window to guide the window up & down are known to & have become tangled up around the component that is said to properly wrap up the guided cable wires in the correct placement for the windows to continue to be able to roll up & down as intended. It's not just one door, it is literally every single door in this vehicle that has this issue. When I decided to try & save a little bit of money & get some used window regulators, I go to a salvage yard that had another dodge caliber (different model, how ever, same window regulators) just to find upon inspection, that every single door has a spoon in between the window & the rubber guard piece. Took the door panel off to further inspect & that vehicle had the same issue I have at this very moment... Cable wires completely tangled up and completely non salvageable. Removed the spoon & the window fell down. Now I understand that it doesn't sound like a safety issue but when you are driving down the highway, doing the speed limit, and your window falls down, it's very startling and honestly a distraction while driving. Not only is that a distraction but have you ever had a bird fly into your car, from the hole that was once a window? Talk about a distraction. It's like a bee flying into your helmet while riding a motorcycle or 4wheeler. Ah! Main focus is that flying object to come out, so you try to roll down the other windows only to remember after pushing the buttons that, oh wait, they won't roll down. Ever since the window fell, Not only is that a safety issue for the ones in my car, now it's a safety issue for those driving onside of me till I can get onto the shoulder, if there is one. And hopefully the weather is nice Yes, it has been confirmed & inspected by an independent service center, & yes it is available for inspection upon request. No warning lamps.

- Adamsville, TN, USA

Rear suspension rusted and broke during operation; control arm, tie rod and/or wheel bearings rusted and broke during operation causing vehicle to lose control

- Otterbein, IN, USA

Massive amount of shaking and vibrating when vehicle is at idle. Subframe is rotting and rusting away and causing rust holes in the subframe. Vehicle is currently in operation daily. Unsafe to operate in its current condition. Will need fixed via recall.

- Okawville, IL, USA

Front and rear Subframes, crossbars are rusted and rotted. This car is available upon request. This is a safety hazard that can result in death. The subframes holds the engine and tires. If the engine falls out of the car while driving it could be fatal. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center Car X. Their were no warning lamps.

- Burnham, IL, USA

The bottom of my car is completly rusted my tires look slanted sideways like they are about to fall off there is cracks in the frame and I cant drive this car it isnt at all safe I bought it less than a mionth ago and just found out there is a recall on these make N models in my area for rusted underenath and tires are about to fall off online it says a 10 year repair recall was issued in 2014 from crysler

- Decatur, IL, USA

The electronic throttle control went out on me as I was entering the freeway. The etc is basically the car losing all power but the vehicle does not shut off only the gas peddle loses all power. It was very scary when your litteraly carrying your entire family including your doggy.

- Mira Loma, CA, USA

Car squeaks and clunks. Rear suspension components are extremely rusted. Feels like car is fish tailing while driving. Was driving from work and lost all control of the car. Speed was about 25mph.

- Albertville, AL, USA

This problem occurs when the vehicle is stationary and in motion. The vehicle will start to freak out by losing all of its gauges and controls, also the air bag, electrical, ABS and check engine will come on. There was no warning signs when this initially occurred. I took it to a dealer and they claimed the it was the tipm (total integrated power module) and its super common with Dodge products. I was informed that there is a recall on other Dodge products for this very issue but not the Caliber. I do not understand this nor how if this is a problem on other models from the same year it can be covered under warranty but not for this car.

- Trumansburg, NY, USA

The throttle light came on and now my car is wont pick up speed only 10mph and its puttering and jerking. So I replaced the throttle body unit and did a relearn on the car and its still acting funky. I saw its a recall on the 2007 Dodge cablier other ppl are complaining about this same problem.. its very unsafe to drive a car like this with my family

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

I washed my car for the first time and that is when I noticed my cars frame is rusted out. There is a big hole in the middle of my frame that is near the motor. I have to drive it and it sounds like it's going to break in half. It is worst when I hit a bump in the road, like speed bumps. My car has 106K miles the body has little to no rust. I've owned it only a few months.

- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA

I am a single disabled mom who was involved in a head on collision on 7/21/2019 in austell ga off veterans memorial hwy. Prior to incident I just got out of a major surgery on my stomach that I was healing from. Acccident happened a week later in process of me healing. My stomach wound opened back due to collision along with other internal and external trauma to my body. I was heading home driving on right side of lane. Heard a very loud honk that startled me. I pressed the brakes. Car started maneuvering to opposite side of hwy. I couldn't understand what was going on since I was steering but it became very difficult for me to do that. As the car was going opposite my direction no moving cars was present besides one in left lane. Im managed to steer my vehicle away from left into right. Car in left lane hit my front end which led to a head on collision. The roadways was clear and weather conditions dry. I became very traumatized from even becausey car was very hard to control and maneuver. I feel that it is a car malfunction that caused my car to go opposite side of road. At the time I didn't know but I felt it was a brake malfunction. Due to my own research, I found out the braking system on these cars had a recall. I wasn't aware of this because I just purchased vehicle from a private owner before my stomach surgery. I didn't drive the since I was in er for 2 weeks. Drove it fully for a week and ended up in a wreck. I am suffering a lot mentally and physically from incident just trying to heal along with cooperating with law enforcement which I haven't obtained a police report from yet till this day. As of right now I have a pending claim with my insurance company. No info from other party insurance company as of yet. Nor do I have representation for my personal injuries. This traumatic event has put more stress and strain on my life physically and mentally.

- Decatur, GA, USA

While driving at normal speed limits 35-45 vehicle seems to be off balance as if it is going to fishtail or I will lose control of the vehicle. I'm not sure of what this issue is but, I have seen previous recalls with this issue and I want to have this issue fixed if possible.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

My 2007 Dodge Caliber's subframe is severely rusted and there's less then 80,000 miles on the car. A car that new should not rust so bad in such a short amount of time. The warranty on the car should be a recall because the subframe is so rusted that it's dangerous and too unsafe to drive anywhere. In addition to the car being a safety hazard, the subframe is very expensive to fix thanks to the amount of time it takes to remove the subframe. With the subframe gone bad, the rusted out subframe also damages attached parts of the car. The struts in the rear and front have gone bad due to the subframe's erosion.

- Massillon, OH, USA

Failed state inspection do to rusted front and rear sub frame with perforation.vehicle has 138 321 miles. Reference Chrysler action # 23-012-14. Recall/extended warranty

- Londonderry, NH, USA

The entire subframe is rusted through and is starting to crack, as seen in the photos, while the rest of the car is in good condition. When I turn left, the left side of the car makes a "crunching" sound due to the rust accumulated on the subframe. The rust that has accumulated has made this car unsafe to drive, as it is starting to crack and could crack completely through when I am driving. Other Dodge Caliber 2007 subframes have been recalled due to this issue, and this VIN should definitely be added to that recall.

- Madison, WI, USA

According to my mechsnic, the sway bar has rotted off and this has been a problem for this model due to where the air conditioning unit drains there has been a warranty extension I've been told when we turn the wheel left or right it feels like the the car is coming apart the subframe needs to be replaced.

- Marblehead, MA, USA

My car loss speed when you drive it for more than 50 minutes end then I have to wait for 20 minutes while the temperature down.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

Yes my daughter has a 08 Dodge Caliber but the manufacturer date is 11 07 the engine cradle is completely rusted out. Mechanic said this is a serious safety issue. He said poor ~metal quality causes this. She needs help with this. She is still making payments on this.she is afraid to drive it.the car is setting now.

- Nashville, TN, USA

Struts and ball joints have been replaced 5 times since owning this car the past 5 years. Currently being repaired after subframe broke while I was driving. Did some research and apparently this is a huge issue. Not only while I was driving when it broke, I had my kids with me. While making a left hand turn onto a busy street I heard a loud 'snap' and lost all control of my car.

- Ankeny, IA, USA