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.
I have Dodge Caliber 2007 SXT ,and for a little while keep hearing a bit of a noise but its not continuous and it disappears on higher gear , but finally made it ti Dodge Dealer and its no longer on warranty. I was told that most likely transmission problem , after some time inspecting it and a lot of discussions I was told I need to replace the transmission, but they have no idea of the cost or anything else involved. ...few hours later I got a call with more details....and the price tag!!! ...of $8000 !!!! CRAZY and that's transition only....maid as well start looking at another vehicle. I think they should do a recall.
about 4 yrs after i had the car, the transmission starts to whine when i am moving forward and the faster i go the faster the whining goes, its very sad. did i mention only 4 yrs after i had the car?? this car is a POS.
- mmszymczak,
Grand Rapids, MI, US
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I have Dodge Caliber 2007 SXT ,and for a little while keep hearing a bit of a noise but its not continuous and it disappears on higher gear , but finally made it ti Dodge Dealer and its no longer on warranty. I was told that most likely transmission problem , after some time inspecting it and a lot of discussions I was told I need to replace the transmission, but they have no idea of the cost or anything else involved. ...few hours later I got a call with more details....and the price tag!!! ...of $8000 !!!! CRAZY and that's transition only....maid as well start looking at another vehicle. I think they should do a recall.
- a.c., New Pymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand