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by fedup09
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Jan 24, 2009 (10:30 am)
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Ok I am new at this whole Caliber is a POS thing, I have had this problem since Nov 08 and my car is actually in the shop as we speak..again!!! Last time it was in the shop (just last week we got it out) it was in there for 13 days and they said they weren't sure if they had it fixed or not, they put in a new computer and basically said "here you go, good luck" Thankfully we bought extended warranty but my car is not fixed after 5 times being in the shop for the same reason. They are saying they can't get it to "act up" for them, I think they are full of BS. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do now, I don't think its fair to rerun my credit to get another car, I am seriously looking into Lemon Laws. Has anyone tried already? If so, any results?
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- #120 of 149
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Re: Not starting [mommom]
by slj7
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Feb 12, 2009 (7:23 pm)
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Replying to: mommom (Jan 08, 2009 3:26 pm)
sounds like ur lemon is having the same issues as mine was. I had several "no starts" but it would go with a boost. They eventually had 2 replace my battery & thanx 2 an awesum mechanic at the dealership who took my car home 4 a night, he found the problem !!! it was the heater blower module. even when the car was shut off it was still drawing power; thus draining my battery every time i parked it.
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- #121 of 149
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Re: Spark Knock [cinglemom]
by slj7
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Feb 12, 2009 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: cinglemom (Jul 17, 2008 5:36 pm)
i made a huge mistake in July '08 ...i bought a caliber !! i have had front end work done, software updates due 2 stalling, several "no starts" and a replaced battery, now im waiting 4 parts from the US 2 hopefully address the most recent issue. 6 times in 6 months 2 have a brand new car broke down & in the shop is unbelievable. so im all 4 the class action law suit. SIGN ME UP !!!
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- #122 of 149
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Re: Spark Knock [slj7]
by cinglemom
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Feb 13, 2009 (8:50 pm)
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Replying to: slj7 (Feb 12, 2009 7:34 pm)
I have mentioned that we needed to sue this company before; a class action suit. I had my car for eight months and all I had were headaches. If anyone wants to sign up to sue Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep... we need to get together and do this. I've lost so much money it's not funny. I traded in my 2008 Caliber for a 2008 Honda CRV 2wd/ the basic. My note is like i purchased a CRV/4wd/navi/leather seats and all the bells and whistles. That Caliber was worth nothing for a trade in. But right now I'm happy just not to be in a Caliber. I'm down for making sure these car companies stop taking advantage of innocent people; selling us carp for a car. 
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- #123 of 149
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WOW
by general13
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Mar 01, 2009 (12:15 am)
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Ladies and Gents, I had no idea that there were so many of you out there with the same problems that I have with my Caliber. I've been reading for about an hour now, and I can relate to every problem in every forum. From the stalling, to LED lights just coming on, to the smoking when coming out the car wash. And after all the heart-head ache, Dodge has the nerve to want us to bail them out? Noone I've asked has anything nice to say about this car except that it looks nice. What do we do?
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- #124 of 149
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Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [caliberchic]
by prettyeyez1213
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Mar 16, 2009 (9:09 pm)
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Replying to: caliberchic (Mar 07, 2008 10:40 am)
Well all I am sorry to know that everyone has been having issues wuth their Calibers. However, I have a 2007 Caliber and haven't had one single problem with it. I love my car. I get the regular maintenance necessary and go about my business.....
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Re: WOW [general13]
by cinglemom
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Mar 17, 2009 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: general13 (Mar 01, 2009 12:15 am)
I've been telling people on this site... we all need to get together and sue their butts. I know people have purchased this car and have had no issues but for the slue of people that have had their cars stall, stop, caught on fire, software issues, etc. we all need to get together and do something about this. I've lost so much time and money dealing with the Caliber I purchased... I'm not paying a $600 car note just so my family and I could drive on/down the road with a peace of mind. This car is a piece of crap. I've tried for several months to get another car from Dodge but they did not want to hear it. They would not buy their car back either. So I did what I had to do for me and my family. For one person trying to sue a car dealer(s) it's almost impossible (if anyone has done this with Dodge/Chrysler please let me know the correct process) for the little man to do so. They take all their money and give themselves mega bonus' and spend little on a good car. I had a Neon that did me well; it gave me no real problems. But when I comes to the Caliber... it's SUCKS BIG TIME.
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- #126 of 149
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Let me tell you about problems...
by nebredsxt
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Apr 04, 2009 (5:34 am)
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I ordered my Red SXT through my dealer in April 2006. It was delivered in June 2006....Since that day, I have been towed back to the dealer 7 times....the most recent time was March 14 when my check engine light began flashing, it was throwing no codes but, the engine had a distinct miss followed within minutes by a loud knocking, I immediately shut it down. I have just over 75,500 miles on my caliber and have always religiously changed the oil, filters, plugs, etc....this past Monday, I finally got my car back...with a new engine. The service manager said that a "structural failure" caused the main bearing and a piston to fail....and for those techies out there...it wasnt a lubrication issue. The engine replacement was the second major replacement in the past year....the CVT also failed requiring replacement....because of the issues with the CVT and engine, the dealer did a 100% inspection of my car and discovered the tie rod ends were also bad and replaced both....the only bright spot is that because it was first edition, I had purchased the extended warranty....my out of pocket for everything to date totals $41.20.....but, the frustration has been priceless.
I love the car and it now runs better than when it rolled off the truck....but, I dont think I will ever buy a first edition of a new model ever again!! This is the 7th Chrysler product that I have owned and the first with any major problems....I am not yet ready to give up on Chrysler...assuming of course they survive!!
P.S. these boards are great...I have learned so much just by reading about others experiences.....
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Re: Loss of Fuel, sputtering, almost stalling [justmelee]
by caliberhater
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May 06, 2009 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: justmelee (Oct 26, 2008 11:53 am)
I have a 2007 Caliber and I loved it at first but I hate my car now. I am going thru the same things if not worse. First my car stalled was told it needed the new flash update and also needed a recall fixed on the thermostate that I was never informed of. But guess what it got worse. Now my car hesitates acts like it is going to stall or does, sometimes it won't start. My engine light comes on and either stays on or blinks. This car sucks. I have had sensors replaced and still nothing. Nobody can figure out what is wrong with my car and I am sick of it. I have to actually rent a car now to go on our family vacation. I want to trade my car in but I am afraid of what I owe on it and what I will actually get for this big piece of S***! Anyone have any clues on what could be the problem or what to do. Also for anyone talking about going after Dodge I am in 100%!!!
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- #128 of 149
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Re: Loss of Fuel, sputtering, almost stalling [caliberhater]
by cinglemom
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May 06, 2009 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: caliberhater (May 06, 2009 2:37 pm)
I had the some of the same issues. I traded my car in and ate 11K... no matter I'm happy now; even with a payment that leaves me broke. I've been wanting to go after Chrysler/Dodge for the longest but just one person I can't do any damage. If you would like to go after them... let's talk.
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