2007 Dodge Caliber AWD Body and structure Problems

“Since buying this car new I have had multiple near accidents due to the blind spots caused by both a-pillars, usually involving pedestrians from the left (crosswalks, parking lots) and crossing traffic at intersections approaching from the right. I had never had this problem with my prior vehicles (previous new vehicle = 2001 Dodge durango). I have tried to adapt since identifying this problem by looking around the a-pillars but it continues to happen, especially in busy/crowded situations. …”

“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.”

“My daughter bought a used 2007 Dodge caliber with 83,493 miles on it in 2016. In 2018 the car became very unstable and found the cross structure in the rear was so corroded and rusted it cracked in half. She, I, and others could have been killed. And I see now 100's of others that has the same problem. What do we do about this? Eat $5,000.00 ? This needs to be taken care of.. She was driving and I was with her at night and raining, on the freeway when it started to shake so bad I thought it was going to fall apart. We creeped it home and friends looked underneath and said omg.. …”

“We started the vehicle using the remote start, and then I inserted the keys in the ignition and turned them to disengage the automatic shutoff. Then placed our 3yr old in child seat and closed both doors on the passenger side. I was walking around the car to get in the drivers seat and heard the automatic locks engage. I was locked out with our 3yr old locked inside a running vehicle. Had to call emergency services to have them unlock the car. Never heard of a vehicle's automatic locks engaging with the ignition engaged and running.”

“I own two 2007 Dodge calibers. Both purchased new in 2007. One fwd (sxt model), one awd (r/t model). I received a notice from chrysler in late may 2014 that they were extending the warranty period on the front and rear cross members of the fwd sxt caliber due to premature corrosion. They recommended having the dealer inspect these parts yearly. I believed I would receive a notice for the awd r/t model eventually since I purchased that one several months after the first. When I did not receive a notice, I called chrysler to inquire. …”