I purchased my 2007 Dodge Caliber August 2007. Nothing happened until the warranty was up. Here is what has happened and mileage. 40,000 right front strut 45,000 left front strut 50,000 outer tie rods replace L and R 55,000 ball bearings and lower control arms have to be replaced 65,000 replace 2 sensors that are not communicating so car is stalling and now hot water spraying on my foot when gas is pushed down and burnt my foot this car should of had many more recalls than it has. Dodge/Chrysler has done nothing to help me with these costs and now I am stuck.

- Natick, MA, USA

I had to have the front tie rod ends replaced on my 2007 Dodge Caliber at 41,500 miles. After researching the problem a little more and discussing it with the service technician, it seems that this is a big problem with 2007 Dodge Calibers and late model Dodge in general. This is a serious safety issue. The technician told me that I'm lucky the steering didn't go out in my car while I was driving down the highway. This is something that should be investigated immediately as there are a lot of Dodge Calibers on the road right now. What's it going to take to get some action done about this" someone dying in a horrible accident"

- Emporia, KS, USA

Tie rod ends failed state inspection at 25,000 miles.

- Evans City, PA, USA

2007 Dodge Caliber, while driving today going to make a left hand turn with son in the back seat. The keychain holder you attach to any key got caught on the sterring wheel part and actually broke the key off while driving. It the gadgets shouldn't be positioned that way. Anyway the whole front end of the key is still in the steering wheel and it almost caused alot of cars to hit the car because after they key broke off and half stayed in the car it actually locked the wheel. We do not know what to do but I told my spouse not to touch it. We could have been seriously hurt or killed today. I no longer feel safe at all. I feel the wheel and the space they have from where the key is inserted and where they put other things is obviouslly unsafe. We are frustrated and afraid of getting back in the car when it is fixed. Also where do we go to get this fixed since this is not our fault? a steering wheel should never be designed where the parts are so close together that a simple string that is your key chain and short can get caught on the gadgets of the wheel. My son is only 4 please give us advice. When trying to get the wheel to move after it stopped our son was jerked and we are frustrated.

- Fort Bragg, NC, USA

I bought a 2007 Dodge Caliber new. I started having front end "vibrations" almost immediately (when I drove out of the dealership after delivery) mainly from 60-70mph. Took it back to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong. Took it back numerous times and was told once the tires were bad; I replaced them at my expense. Same problem. Took it back again and was told one of the rims was bent; I bought new rims (almost $1,000). Took it back again and was told the rims were bad again. Had the rims checked and they are perfectly round. Bought another set of tires (same as factory); same problem. I have 69,000 miles on my car and it still does the same thing. I guess I have to live with it since "it's my imagination."

- Rye, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 60 mph on the expressway, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over at least three to four times and landed upside down on its roof. The contact sustained injuries, although she was wearing her seat belt. There was no ice on the road and the pavement was dry at the time of the failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop by the insurance company. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 03-09-09 updated 03/13/09.

- Columbus, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The vehicle came equipped with Firestone firehawk gta-02 tires, size P215/55R18. All four of the tires are completely worn and the vehicle failed inspection. When depressing the brake pedal at any speed, the steering pulls to the right. The dealer stated that the steering torque was the cause of the failure. Based on the tires, the dealer also stated that the suspension could be the possible cause of failure, and replacing the tires would correct the issue. The vehicle current mileage was 15,593 and failure mileage was 15,398. The tire failure mileage was 12,000.

- Levitt Town, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle veered slightly to the left. The contact attempted to correct the steering and the vehicle overturned. The vehicle was destroyed and the cause of failure has not been determined. The current and failure mileages were 1,400.

- Mount Pleasant, IA, 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