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1634 messages, Last post on Sep 16, 2009 at 12:39 AM
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IVE HAD MY CALIBER SXT FOR 4 MONTHS NOW. I HAVE 6K MILES ON IT. I NOTICED SHORTLY AFTER MY PURCHASE THAT THE ENGINE IS WAY LOUD. IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE A BRAND NEW CAR SHOULD BE THAT LOUD. I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND THE ENGINE IS DIFFERENT THAN WHAT I WAS USE TO DRIVING BUT I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT YOUR CAR GETS LOUDER AND LOUDER THE OLDER IT GETS. NOT WHEN I COME RIGHT OFF OF THE LOT. BESIDES BEING LOUD THE PICK UP IS SUCKS. ESPECIALLY WITH THE A/C ON. I KNOW ANY CAR IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE MORE SLUGGISH WHEN YOU HAVE THE A/C ON BUT WERE TALKING LIKE 0-60 IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS. ITS PRETTY RIDICULOUS. IVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FINE AND THEN UPGRADED THE COMPUTER IN IT. BUT... IT STILL IS LOUD AND STILL SLUGISH. ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS. IM NOT PAYING 280 A MONTH TO HAVE A POS. YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN?
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Hi candaacemm I've had my SXT for 13 months now and it has 20K. Noise has not been a problem and the acceleration is a bit slow. I knew that from the reviews when I bought it. It is faster now than when it was new. I've talked to other owners and we feel you should be asking to see a factory rep. We are happy........yours must be something else.
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Replying to: grayseabring (Aug 23, 2007 12:50 pm) BESIDES THAT I LOVE THE CAR. I JUST WANT TO GET ALL THE SMALL THINGS TAKEN CARE OF WHILE IT'S STILL UNDER WARRENTY. THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH!!
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Replying to: candacemm (Aug 24, 2007 3:25 am) I would go baack to the selling dealership and tell them that you are still not satisfied. You can test drive another one if you think that would help but tell them the car is not as advertised and is not satisfactory. Ask to speak to a factory rep. ( they make regular rounds ). I would photo copy your service invoices and along with a letter send your complaint to Chrysler. The address should be in your warranty or service manual. Chrysler sends a copy of all complaints or words of praise back to the dealership. I've found the company very responsive. Good luck. |
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Replying to: candacemm (Aug 23, 2007 11:41 am) is verify the build date,look at the sticker on the drivers door. If it was built before May 1/07 then you should also verify with the dealer that TSB# 18-031-07 has been followed with regards to your Caliber as this does improve engine noise and drivability (sluggish acceleration). Another thing maybe your car may not have come with the engine cover which believe it or not aids in quieter operation, Dodge stopped installing them sometime ago on the SE and SXT as a cost cutting measure. Let us know how you make out! |
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YOU KNOW WHAT? NOW THAT THINK ABOUT IT, IT DIDNT COME WITH THAT ENGINE COVER YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT. I REMEMBER SEEING IT ON THE ONE THAT I TEST DROVE BUT MINE DOENST HAVE THAT. GRANTED THAT WOULDNT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE IT'S BEING SLUGGISH BUT I COULD TAKE IT BACK UP THERE AND HAVE THEM PUT ONE ON IT AND SEE IF THAT CUTS DOWN THE NOISE LEVEL. THANKS AGAIN. ONE DOWN, SEVERAL TO GO!!! AND I WILL HAVE TO GO UP THERE AND TALK TO SOMEONE A LITTLE HIGHER IN RANK THAN THE MECHANIC. THATS PROBABLY I MUCH BETTER IDEA. LOL. THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH. I'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO.
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Replying to: candacemm (Aug 25, 2007 1:28 pm)
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Replying to: bdyment (Aug 26, 2007 3:41 am) |
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Hello all After reading posts related to TSB# 18-031-07 I decided to go to the dealership for my sxt. At first the dealer said you don't need any flash. I returned next day and found another consultant at the dealership. At this time I told him that the car doesn't go fast. He took it in and performed TSB# 18-031-07. WOW!! What a difference! The car moves faster with better MPG and less noice. The bottom line here is that anyone with these issues should have this performed. Go in and tell them care doesn't go fast. Simply asking for a flash probably won't work (atleast in my cast it did not). Car was build in Nov 06, purchased April 07. Average MPG 25 City 29 Hwy and 27 combine. This flash is a must! Trust me. You'll see the improvement. |
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Apparently the crank shaft is shot in my SXT. For about a week it wouldn't accelerate past 2nd gear at random moments. Engine light flashing and dings. Turn car off and wait, it would go again okay. Weirdest thing. Finally it did it one too many times so dh got motivated to call the dealership. It's in the shop till Thursday and we've got a bare bones Chevy Colbalt. For those who complain about the interior luxuries or lack there of for the Caliber, they should drive a stock/basic Colbalt. 
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