2010 Dodge Caliber Suspension Problems

“My subframe rusted out affecting my steering. I had to pull off the interstate since I almost lost all control. Since my car came from a salt state the subframe is being replaced due to a warranty extension from Dodge, however the control arms need to be replaced as well. They have prematurely worn out due to thr incorrect support of the subframe. Dodge refuses to fix this as well.”

“During routine oil change, repair technician reported severe rust and corrosion of the subframe. I have now read several duplications of this problem and find it essential that the NHTSA takes note of this common and extremely dangerous issue. The subframe element is perhaps the most important part of this vehicle. Since my wife drives the 2012 version, I will be having her car's subframe checked immediately.”

“Frame where lower control arm bolts on rusted through and cracked. Wheel on front driver side suddenly lost alignment while driving straight down a road in lansing. I'm lucky it didn't come completely off as I was driving at 45 MPH directly after driving at slower speeds with many turns in east lansing.”

“The front lower left ball joints, control arm. I have not even had the vehicle for a whole year. I did not a warning sign. I went to get new tires and a front alignment, but I was unable to due to, the ball joints and control arm.”

“Suspension cross member frame, struts, bushings & sway bar. Took car in for routine oil change. Mechanic inspected car & noticed severe rusting on front cross member. So, bad that my car was not safe to drive. I was told there was a recent recall from Dodge that had expired in 2018. I never saw this recall notice. I did get the airbag recall notice & took my car ro Dodge to fix in spring 2018. They could have fixed the crossmember at that time. The mechanic also had to replace struts, bushing & suspension stabilizer sway bar as a result of the rusted suspension cross member.”