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Replying to: vocs (Apr 11, 2007 3:51 pm) |
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Replying to: lillmcgee (Jun 23, 2007 11:50 pm) 
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Ok, it's a no brainer that a car that stalls is a deathtrap waiting to happen. I purchased this car in December of '06. On Oct. 22nd '07 I experienced my second incidence of it stalling for no rhyme or reason. At this time I am scared Sh t less to drive it. By the way, it has less than 4,000 miles on it. Each time this has occured it has been while I was making a left hand turn. Out of the blue the car simply goes dead. Your pressing the gas pedal and nothing is happenning. Now your in a fight to get the car out of the road b-4 someone rear ends you from behind. This is difficult to do with NO power steering, No running engine, and most crucial other vehicles on the road right behind you expecting you to still be moving forward to. By the way, as soon as you get to a position of safety you are able to restart the engine right back up and you can proceed on your way. By this time I am wishing I was a drinker and could take the tension off or at the very least could get access to a shower to tend to my soiled clothing!! It's as if the car had not missed a beat. Threre are no strange lights on the dashboard before or after the incident. Worst of all, it happens so sporactically I have not been able to have it demonstrate itself at the Dealership. However, as you can tell I will be paying the Dealership another visit expeditiously. If anyone has any info that could help me in communicating this issue to the tech at dealership I would be greatly appreciative. Thanx, feeling like I have a 
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Replying to: dpat_1999 (Oct 23, 2007 6:36 pm) however no poster has ever come back to say if it was fixed or what fixed it. I think personally it has to do with the clockspring mechanism in the steering wheel as it seems that all the posts I have read say hard turns to the left. The clockspring is not what its name implies but a cable assy that allows the different electrical assys in/or mounted on the steering system to keep continuous connection while the steering wheel goes from lock to lock. Possibly has an effect on the ignition also, I had one replaced on my 98 Caravan because it was installed improperly and when turning right it would turn off the cruise control and Chrysler did a recall for the problem. Just my .02!
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Replying to: bigtsr (Oct 24, 2007 12:13 pm) |
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Replying to: vrm (Jun 08, 2006 8:15 pm) The Wheelman |
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I bought my dodge caliber in june 07, it has 15000 miles one it and already i have had engine problems such as the engine light coming on and the car stalling for no reason at all, in cold weather I am lucky to get 12 miles per gallon. It has more squeaks and rattles than my old 1995 chrysler intrepid with 240000 miles, these cars are very cheaply made. DODGE CALIBERS ARE LEMONS !!!!!!! Plus they have poor suspension the struts are wore out already, dealer replacing them under warranty. ">
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Yes certainly sounds like a lemon-I guess I am lucky as I have been driving my SXT 2.0/CVT for 1yr-6 months and the only thing it has had are free oil changes and a software update at my request. I consistently get25-28 mpg US with all city driving so I guess I lucked out. |
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Replying to: steve9633 (Dec 20, 2007 5:46 pm) I test drove a 1.8L, 2.0L and a 2.4L and the 2.4T before buying a 2.4T (SRT4). The 1.8 and 2.0 engines sound loose and unrefined; they are American designed and built and seem to be of exceptionally poor quality. HOWEVER, the 2.4L "World Engine" (used by several other car makers) is a very nice engine. I would recommend the 2.4L CVT front drive as a best pick for something that gets good MPG, has lots of interior room and surprising power (173 HP). The Jeep Compass uses the same engine and chassis with minor changes to suspension to make it sit higher off the ground and thus more “Jeep-ish.” The drop in fuel economy and Dodge’s indication that this vehicle is NOT an off road vehicle make the AWD system practical for driving in snow/ice/rain/severe conditions. The SRT-4 (also the 2.4L engine) with front drive gets about 24-25MPG during mixed driving (aprox. after 1000mil of use) and runs 0-60 around the 5.8sec mark (Mopar's low 6's estimate is quite high). But this is probably not something for the wife or reckless teenager, as 50% throttle through 4th gear will let you easily arrive at 120mph if you are not cautious. Torque is abundant and the 155mph top speed is reached in 5th gear with unnerving ease before the fuel control system steps in. I would suspect the unlimited top speed to be something around in the high 160’s or low 170’s primarily limited by aerodynamic drag due to the 5 door body style. The hood scoop, front air dam, and larger wheels also give a more appealing appearance the somewhat bulky looking 5 door design.
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