2009 Dodge Caliber owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. While driving 15 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle. The passenger side of the vehicle fractured and dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was corroded, severely rusted, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the extended warranty offer. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Attempted to get a wheel alignment on 12/19/2016 and was informed that the frame/subframe is extremely rusted/corroded and needs repair.

● Component failed: Front and Rear Subframe. ● Safety at risk: Rotting Subframe. The front subframe had a recall which expired a couple years ago, which I was never notified about. I have replaced this part because it could have fallen out of my car due to the rotting. Now, the rear subframe is now rotting and unstable/unfit to drive. I have 88,000 miles on it and keep in the garage when possible. ● The vehicle and component has been inspected by the manufactorer as well as Monro Auto Service, Jiffy Lube and L&M Motors in Upstate New york regularly. ● No.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. The contact stated that an independent mechanic noticed that the subframe of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. The contact stated that the cross members under the vehicle were corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cross members needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. While driving 55 MPH, the transmission warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred on many occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 179,000.

Transmission noise loud and slipping I have another 09 Dodge caliber making the same noise and very slow to make it up to speed from a stop. *tr

When I started my 09 Dodge caliber up one morning . I back up ,then put the car in drive and it hesitated and jump or jolt.it scared me .the engine came on,so I went to a auto parts store down the street from my house to get a reading or codes read on my caliber, it gave me a code about the power train.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped. After inspecting, the contact noticed that there was a single bolt that attached to the bottom arm which had loosened and caused the front passenger wheel to move outward. The movement of the wheel pulled the driveshaft out of the transmission and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was being towed to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Speed sensors, inner/outer tie rods, hub assembly, radiator, intake valve, tires were different sizes, more problems arose.

My spouse and I owned this vehicle from day one. Front subframe assembly was rotting and was replaced by manufacturer under a recall but rear subframe assembly was not included. The rear subframe assembly is now rotted to the point where it needs to be replaced before vehicle becomes unsafe as it has for others. Vehicle barely has 72,000 miles on it and was garaged for the first 12 years of its life. Image of repaired front subframe assembly included for posterity.

The 2009 Dodge caliber was deemed unsafe and unable to pass a maine safety inspection. The front and rear cross sub frames were heavily rusted and completely rusted through in several places.

Air bags didn't not deploy during a single car accident which ended in a head on crash into side of mountain then rolled over onto the roof. Speed about 30-35 mph. When tow truck turned car back over the driver's seat wasn't connected. Also prior to this accident problems with alignment, esp rear.

When I turn on my signals to make a turn, one of my headlights goes out. Sometimes at night it's difficult to see where I'm turning into. Also sometimes when I turn my car on and turn on my headlights, they won't turn on. But when I put my in reverse and drive, they turn on. I got stopped friday night because the police officer said my headlights were out and when I tested them out they wouldn't turn on while I was sitting still. I took them to goodyear the next day and told what was wrong. They checked them out and said that nothing was wrong and everything was working right. Hazardous night time driving.

Car shaking while driving engine light on and dash lights keep flashing

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. While driving long distances, the vehicle overheated and the check engine indicator illuminated. After waiting thirty minutes, the vehicle operated as designed. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 176,417.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. The contact stated that while adding air to the drivers side rear tire, the valve stem became fractured. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was advised that the tire pressure monitoring system and valve stem needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 56,000. .updated 01-10-14 *bf

The transmission doesn't shift so if I am on the interstate doing 65 to 70 miles per hr.the transmission fluid heats up .Dodges answer to this is slow down or pull off interstate @ wait till it cools down then continue on your way,so in 50 miles I had to pull over 3 times my opinion not safe..

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Dodge caliber. The contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving 45 MPH and made an abnormal nosie. When the failure occurred, the electronic throttle body control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle exhibited the same failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 08v528000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Please note this car has been difficult since I bought it. Between the tires, brakes and rotors there have been issues. Approximately 6-12 months ago I stopped to put air in my tire as my sensor informed me the tire was low. When I placed the hose on the valve stem the stem cracked in half. This cost me money to fix. Now on 11/24/12 I was once again informed I needed air and once again the stem broke, costing me over $100 to fix plus I had it fixed at pepboys as the spare was a donut and didn't want to use it.this cost me $25 but the stem was not the one for the censor. Meanwhile I called the dealer, outten county Chrysler, and left a message as they were closed. I setup an appointment and was informed that they have seen this many, many times. To me, personally, I feel this a major