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Suspension complaints
255 reportsClear category filter27,000 miles · Oct 28, 2010
Electrical SystemSuspensionVehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, BOTH FRONT AXLES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO AND THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, BOTH FRONT AXLES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO AND THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WITHIN RECALL 10V234000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,400.
NHTSA ODI #10362758
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2010
SteeringSuspension
THE 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT IS EXTREMELY HARD ON ITS SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS. I WAS TOLD IT IS NORMAL FOR THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS TO ALMOST FALL OFF AFTER 50K MILES. THE WARRANTY I PURCHASED WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS BECAUSE IN THEIR OPINION IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE IT IS NO…
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THE 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT IS EXTREMELY HARD ON ITS SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS. I WAS TOLD IT IS NORMAL FOR THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS TO ALMOST FALL OFF AFTER 50K MILES. THE WARRANTY I PURCHASED WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS BECAUSE IN THEIR OPINION IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR THIS PROBLEM TO OCCUR. LOOKING AT SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE I THINK DODGE SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10361586
55,445 miles · Oct 12, 2010
Suspension
3 YEAR OLD 2007 DODGE CALIBER. FLAT TIRE ON HIGHWAY, WHEN NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED FOLLOWING MORNING TIRE TECH. SHOWED ME WHY MY TIRE HAD A HUGE HOLE WORN ON THE SIDE. RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARMS SO BADLY DAMAGED THEY SUGGESTED I DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS FIXED. UNTIL FLAT TIRE NOT ONE ISSUE WITH CAR. NO V…
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3 YEAR OLD 2007 DODGE CALIBER. FLAT TIRE ON HIGHWAY, WHEN NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED FOLLOWING MORNING TIRE TECH. SHOWED ME WHY MY TIRE HAD A HUGE HOLE WORN ON THE SIDE. RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARMS SO BADLY DAMAGED THEY SUGGESTED I DID NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS FIXED. UNTIL FLAT TIRE NOT ONE ISSUE WITH CAR. NO VIBRATION, PULLING OR ANYTHING TO LEAD ME TO BELIEVE THERE WAS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH MY SUSPENSION. WHAT A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. DEALER ESTIMATE REPAIRS AT OVER $1032.00 MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES DRIVEN, WHAT A SHAME THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. RESEARCH ONLINE LEAD ME TO FIND 15 OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH SAME DODGE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10360113
65,000 miles · Oct 5, 2010
Suspension
HAD TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED BY THE DEALER 4 MONTHS AGO. NOW, 4 MONTHS LATER, THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THE STEERING GEAR, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES REPLACED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 65,000 MILES. THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS OR STEERING GEAR TO BE REPLACED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. DEA…
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HAD TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED BY THE DEALER 4 MONTHS AGO. NOW, 4 MONTHS LATER, THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THE STEERING GEAR, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES REPLACED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 65,000 MILES. THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS OR STEERING GEAR TO BE REPLACED AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. DEALER SAID THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. SAME THING THEY SAID 4 MONTHS AGO WHEN THE TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. WHY WASN'T THE CONTROL ARM ISSUE NOTICED WHEN I HAD THE TIE RODS REPLACED? I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THIS IS NOT SOME FREAK ACCIDENT. IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH NO HELP FROM DODGE/CHRYSLER. IF THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS, WHY IS THIS ISSUE NOT BEING LOOKED INTO A LITTLE MORE CAREFULLY? IF THEY WANT TO STAY IN BUSINESS MUCH LONGER THEY SHOULD BE DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE PROMPTLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10359281
50,000 miles · Oct 5, 2010
Suspension
BALL JOINT FAILURE AT 50,000 MILES. WORE OUT TIRES . REPLACED BALL JOINTS AND TIRES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10359233
87,000 miles · Sep 27, 2010
Suspension
WAS INVOLVED IN A PD CRASH WHEN A PIECE OF TIRE TREAD APPEARED IN MY LANE AND I STRUCK IT CAUSING MY ENGINE TO HAVE COMPLETE FAILURE. WHEN THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED, SHOP PERSONNEL ADVISED ME THAT MY FRONT SUSPENSION (CONTROL ARMS, ETC.) NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I HAD IN MAY, 2010 (MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 87,000) N…
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WAS INVOLVED IN A PD CRASH WHEN A PIECE OF TIRE TREAD APPEARED IN MY LANE AND I STRUCK IT CAUSING MY ENGINE TO HAVE COMPLETE FAILURE. WHEN THE CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED, SHOP PERSONNEL ADVISED ME THAT MY FRONT SUSPENSION (CONTROL ARMS, ETC.) NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I HAD IN MAY, 2010 (MILEAGE APPROXIMATELY 87,000) NOTICED A LOOSENESS TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I GO OVER RR TRACKS IT SOUNDS ALMOST LIKE A CLUNKING OR GRINDING IN THE FRONT END. I KNOW IT'S NOT MY BRAKES AS I HAVE HAD THEM LOOKED AT. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH DODGE? I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE IN REGARDS TO THE SUSPENSION PROBLEM THAT I AM ALSO HAVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357843
53,000 miles · Sep 24, 2010
SteeringSuspension
2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT HAVING BALL JOINT/TIE ROD/CONTROL ARM FAILURE AT 53,000 MILES. REPLACEMENT OF ALL PARTS AT 1000.00 EXPENSIVE. VEHICLE IS ONLY 3 YRS OLD AND HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10357421
40,000 miles · Sep 24, 2010
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT AND UNUSUAL VIBRATING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT AND UNUSUAL VIBRATING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE INTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE ROTTING AWAY FROM THE CONTROL ARMS. UPDATED 04/15/11*JB
NHTSA ODI #10357415
25,000 miles · Sep 22, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspensionTires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS LATER THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR AND THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH SHE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS LATER THE FAILURE BEGAN TO RECUR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE BRAKES WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR LATER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE BRAKES, TIRES, TIE ROD AND BALL JOINTS WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10357023
45,000 miles · Sep 10, 2010
Suspension
I OWN A 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT. IN EARLY 2009 I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALERSHIP THAT THE RIGHT LOWER BALLJOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. MY CAR ONLY HAD 45,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT ELSEWHERE TO BE REPLACED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2010, THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT THE LEFT LOWER BALLJOI…
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I OWN A 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT. IN EARLY 2009 I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALERSHIP THAT THE RIGHT LOWER BALLJOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. MY CAR ONLY HAD 45,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT ELSEWHERE TO BE REPLACED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2010, THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT THE LEFT LOWER BALLJOINT NOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FRONT FEA THAT CONTAINS THE RECENTLY REPLACED RT BALL JOINT. MY CAR ONLY HAS 77,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC WHICH ADVISED ME THAT BALL JOINTS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO BE REPLACED THIS EARLY ON. I THEN DID RESEARCH AND FOUND OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE ARE NO RECALLS AND I THINK THIS IS A DEFECT THAT LIES WITHIN DODGE. THEY ARE PUTTING PEOPLE'S SAFETY AT RISK! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10354880
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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