2007 Dodge Caliber AWD Engine Problems

“In july 2009 I returned to the dealer for a service, I also complained about the car intermittently not accelerating properly from a stop or near stop, it hesitated dramatically. The dealer could not replicate the problem and could do nothing to fix it. This is still an ongoing issue. Then in june of 2013, while driving on a four lane highway at approximately 65 miles an hour, the car lost all acceleration, a moment later started a warning beep and the check engine light came on. …”

“Engine stalled after filling up with fuel. The first incident happened while pulling into traffic, from the gas station where I just filled up. At later dates, it happened several more times while both moving and idling in park, but always right after filling up the tank. The car would shutter and stall for the first minute or so. If I was able to punch the throttle quickly enough I could sometimes avoid the stall. If the car stalled, it would always restart and eventually clear up after running for a few minutes. …”

“Car only has 71,000 miles on it. On my way home from work I heard a clunking noise coming from the front end of my car so I took it to a mechanic. After inspection, mechanic reported that sub frame around lower a arm was rotted and entire back side of cradle also was rotted. Everything else under car looks new, we just don't understand why just this part of car is rotting. Chrysler should have this vehicle recalled, after doing research on this vehicle and finding this being one of the common defects.”

“I purchased this 2007 Dodge caliber rt awd in dec of 2012. The dealership grand chrysler Dodge jeep in lowell, michigan on main st, reported to me the consumer, before purchase, at my request, a vehicle history stating 1 owner vehicle with no accidents. Thank god I did get the warranty because less than 14 days fresh off the lot, the vehicle loss all power and barely driveable, the car, while I was driving it, on the highway around 55 to 60 MPH, lost speed real quickly and and could barely drive it to get it off the road. …”

“One day as I came back to my car and unlocked my door with my car key button, I noticed the passenger headlight was out. The next day I went to buy a new headlight bulb to replace it, except it didn't work when I tried the new one. I went to a local mechanic to ask what was wrong. He told me it is something to do with the wires and would cost a lot of money to fix it, let alone the part itself. I researched other people complain about the same problem. I have been rejected a registration sticker because it is not safe for it to be out. …”