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Re: WATER EVERYWHERE [bigtsr]
by opots
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Jul 02, 2008 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Jun 30, 2008 3:48 pm)
Thanks for your reply. Let me first say I do not have a sunroof. This problem started in Jan, 2008 with the hatch leaking on both right & left side, this was found and repaired by the dealer. The next problem was in March, 2008 when the right side rear floor was flooded (1" water laying on top of carpeting). Took to dealer they said they fixed it. In May, 2008 after another storm, it leaked at the same side again.
Took it to dealer, after a week in there they finally found and fixed the leak, replaced the carpet and broke my windshield while testing for leaks there. They also put holes in the back of my rear seat with tools or something when they were trying to take the seat out to replace the carpet, and ruined the carpeting on top of the spare tire hatch.
This repair is still open pending a new seat cover replacement. Now in June, 2008
after another storm, the left rear is leaking. Waiting for Service Manager to get a hold of Chrysler Rep. hopefully the rep. will come here to talk to me. I think 6 months, going on 7 is enough!!!!
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- #152 of 170
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Water leak
by equuspwr
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Jul 02, 2008 (2:33 pm)
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Leased the sxt. 2.0L CVT in Jan. In March I noticed that there was an unusual amount of water in the car, on the drivers side front and back, about a half inch deep. I brought the car to the dealer. They had the car for about a half a day and said that the fire wall was not sealed properly at the factory. They fixed it and I have not had any more leaks since. I still have my fingers crossed.
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- #153 of 170
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Re: Water leak [equuspwr]
by opots
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Jul 03, 2008 (4:03 am)
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Replying to: equuspwr (Jul 02, 2008 2:33 pm)
Good Luck, this car has been a nightmare. My first leak was at 3 months also. Makes you wonder. Then it seems every 2 months, or every time we have a major rain storm at another place. So I can probably look forward to a front end leak, how exciting. I have a feeling this car missed some very important steps in the production process.
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- #154 of 170
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Re: New Caliber Owners - Give Us Your Report! [pf_flyer]
by michigander2
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Aug 11, 2008 (5:44 pm)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 28, 2006 7:23 am)
I got my 2008 Caliber in May, I love it! I was previously driving an '01 Ford Windstar very glad to get rid of that thing. This is my first Dodge vehicle, so far so good. Only one problem with wheel bearings not being greased at factory and they had to be replaced at 1500 miles. Dealership took care of everything and the car runs great. I get about 25 mpg city driving, lots of stop and go. I recommend this car to anyone that is downsizing from a bigger car.
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- #155 of 170
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Re: Water leak [opots]
by bigtsr
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Aug 25, 2008 (3:36 pm)
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Replying to: opots (Jul 03, 2008 4:03 am)
There is a Caliber owner who posts on Caliberforumz dot com with
the handle of BRENDY-he had the same problem and got it resolved
plus he posted pics of where the water leaks are located.
You may want to check it out.
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- #156 of 170
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Re: 2007 dodge caliber crash [bowling6]
by dmp444
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Sep 06, 2008 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: bowling6 (Oct 20, 2006 4:02 pm)
I bought this car for my daughter thinking it would keep her safe. My husband and I knew as a young driver it was almost a certainty that she'd be in an accident. We didn't go for older and more affordable car. We stretched our budget to get this car. We wanted her to have a safe car that would give her every chance to be okay after an accident. We called the Caliber the "Marshmallow" because of all the airbags. She was involved in an accident the other day and her car will probably be totaled. She wasn't seriously injured. She does have neck and body soreness. The other driver is okay too. That driver didn't even go to the hospital, even though her car flipped due to the impact. NONE of the airbags in the Caliber deployed. We were told the same thing..that the airbags don't deploy if the car determines seat belts will do. Hmmm..that doesn't really make sense to me. I live in Austin, Texas and I will be contacting an attorney to look into this matter. I'm wondering if you, or anyone else has additional information about this matter. We were one of the first people in the Austin area to own this car. We bought it in March 2006, 2007 Year Model.
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- #157 of 170
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Re: 2007 dodge caliber crash [dmp444]
by caliberchic
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Sep 08, 2008 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: dmp444 (Sep 06, 2008 8:15 am)
WOW! That is concerning, none of the bags deployed?. And how exactly does the car determine the level of impact a human body will take in an accident. I would think safety would say to err on the side of caution.
I'm glad she is ok and I hope your vehicle will be paid off in full so you can purchase something safer!
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- #158 of 170
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Re: 2007 dodge caliber crash [caliberchic]
by bigtsr
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Sep 08, 2008 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: caliberchic (Sep 08, 2008 4:11 am)
Sorry to hear about your daughters accident I hope all ends well
for her physically.
You didn't say how she was hit (the point of impact) but the Caliber
has 3 impact sensing points which supposedly trip at above 5mph.
There is the frontal zone sensor which is mounted in the crush zone
just beside the radiator and 1 each on the "B" pillar (between front and
rear doors) about bumper high.Rear end and roof have no sensors
much like all other cars on the road.
Again give her our best wishes and let us know the outcome.
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- #159 of 170
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2007 Caliber
by bulldoze1
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Sep 22, 2008 (4:31 pm)
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My wife is a sales rep and drives alot of city miles. Her Caliber currently has 68000+ miles on it and has been owned since April 2006. So far, the only thing has been of set tires and front brakes. Currently, we are now getting a squeal from under the hood. To me appears to be a bad idler pulley but it looks like it may have 2 and they could both be bad. Only guessing by the heavy metal dust on the front of both. Other than that we have been very pleased.
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Re: 2007 Dodge Caliber alternator replacement
by bulldoze1
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Oct 11, 2008 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: bulldoze1 (Sep 22, 2008 4:31 pm)
Well the noise was not from the idler pulleys. I changed them out and still had the same issue. Now at 70000 miles she has a new alternator. It was kinda tough to change since there is no repair manual out for it yet. But for those that have to change one out in the future you have to take it out from the bottom. Take all the plastic off from the fender well and remove the 3 air conditioner compressor bolts, unplug the the wires and leave the hoses hooked up. I made the mistake of trying to take it out the top and ended up removing the trans fluid pump only to discover it was too tough to get to all the bracket bolts.
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