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Structure complaints
158 reportsClear category filter86,601 miles · Apr 5, 2016
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,601. U…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,601. UPDATED 05/10/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 12/11/2017*JS
NHTSA ODI #10853622
68,000 miles · Mar 21, 2016
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND THE STRUTS COULD NOT BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
NHTSA ODI #10850685
45,000 miles · Feb 8, 2016
StructureSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE DRIVEN ONLY SHORT DISTANCES DUE TO A POTENTIAL SAFET…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE DRIVEN ONLY SHORT DISTANCES DUE TO A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED ON A SEPARATE OCCASSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
NHTSA ODI #10824902
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2016
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT END FRAME WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS IT BEGAN TO RUST FROM THE I…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRONT END FRAME WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS IT BEGAN TO RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE RUSTED FRAME CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S TIRES TO LEAN OUTWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10818204
140,000 miles · Dec 22, 2015
Electrical SystemService BrakesStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTI SKID AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTI SKID AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO APPROVED THE REPAIRS PERFORMED BY ANOTHER DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ *TR
NHTSA ODI #10811734
175,000 miles · Dec 9, 2015
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE CROSS MEMBERS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE CROSS MEMBERS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
NHTSA ODI #10809328
160,000 miles · Dec 7, 2015
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA ODI #10808900
111,000 miles · Nov 13, 2015
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
NHTSA ODI #10790151
118,000 miles · Nov 9, 2015
Structure
HAD THE CAR INSPECTED BY LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS ROTTED.
NHTSA ODI #10789333
76,092 miles · Nov 6, 2015
StructureSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE'S CROSS MEMBER HAD RUST HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, INNER AND OU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE'S CROSS MEMBER HAD RUST HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS, AND CROSS MEMBER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,092.
NHTSA ODI #10788826
Official recalls
4Dec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Jun 3, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
May 7, 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE10012 · Sticking Accelerator Pedal
Opened Apr 29, 2010 · Closed Aug 26, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of June 3, 2010, Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 25,265 model year 2007 Dodge Caliber vehicles and 71 model year 2007 Jeep Compass vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2006 through May 19, 2006.The recall will remedy a defect in the accelerator pedal assembly (accelerator pedal) of the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system that can cause the accelerator pedal to stick in an open position and not return to the idle position when released.As stated in the opening resume, the subject vehicles (Caliber) are equipped with an ETC accelerator pedal manufactured by the CTS Corporation, the same supplier of the ETC accelerator pedal used in the recently recalled Toyota vehicles.The ETC accelerator pedal used in Caliber and Compass vehicles is not the same as those used in the recalled Toyota vehicles.They are of a different design, were manufactured using different tooling, and fail in a different manner.According to Chrysler and CTS, oversized bearing pockets in the ETC accelerator pedal housing of the Caliber and Compass vehicles allows the accelerator pedal pivot shaft bearings to dislodge from the housing.If this occurs, the accelerator pedal can stick in an open position (i.e., fails to return to the closed position) or be slow to return.Chrysler's DIR notes that the subject vehicles are equipped with Smart Brake Technology and contends that the impact of a binding or sticking accelerator pedal can be negated by its Smart Brake system.In Chrysler's view, the system enables the brake pedal input to override the throttle control system and safely depower the vehicle and minimizes the potential for safety consequences resulting from the defect in the accelerator pedal.Further, Chrysler states, as a result of the presence of this technology, Chrysler Group LLC has concluded that the condition described in this report does not present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.ODI does not concur with Chrysler's position that the Smart Brake technology employed in the subject vehicles eliminates unreasonable risks to safety stemming from the ETC accelerator pedal defect.Aside from the fact that the technology is applicable only to situations where the brake pedal is activated, the Smart Brake system implemented in the subject vehicles will override a stuck throttle under a discrete set of conditions.Because driver behaviors (e.g., kicking at the accelerator pedal to dislodge it, or pumping the brake pedal instead of steady application) may delay or prevent activation of the Smart Brake system in the subject vehicles, ODI believes that this Smart Brake system does not totally eliminate unreasonable risks to safety posed by this defect or the necessity of a safety recall in this case.See Safety Recall file 10V-234 for recall details.
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