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#5 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [yates] by bigtsr Nov 09, 2007 (5:11 am)
Replying to: yates (Nov 08, 2007 3:47 pm) There have been several postings on the various Caliber boards about the RT models having noisey rear wheel bearing and it seems the general consensus that a bad batch was used in assy and the only way to cure it is have them replaced under warranty. Replies to this message: yates (Nov 09, 2007 6:55 am)
#6 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [bigtsr] by yates Nov 09, 2007 (6:55 am)
Replying to: bigtsr (Nov 09, 2007 5:11 am) Thanks for the info, I'm going to look into this further. If I learn something, I will put it out on this board to inform others. Thanks!!
#7 of 24 Road trip by habalanche Nov 09, 2007 (5:17 pm)
Just got back from a 1700 mile road trip 70/30 Hwy/City with my R/T AWD. Averaged exactly 26MPG.That's more than I have been getting but most of my driving is just short back and forth to work runs.I have had the car for 15 mos.and including the recent 1700 miles I now have only 4400 miles on it.I would love to get 26mpg all the time but being that the car is advertised at 23-26mpg.I'll live with it.No mechanical issues to report at all.
#8 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [yates] by caliberchic Nov 10, 2007 (6:12 am)
Replying to: yates (Nov 08, 2007 3:47 pm) I have not.
#9 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [yates] by cinglemom Nov 29, 2007 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: yates (Nov 08, 2007 3:47 pm) I just recently purchased an '07 Caliber R/T FWD on Oct 31, 2007. My 2 test drives were beautiful and I fell in love with the car instantly. However, I did not purchase the car I test drove. Assuming that the cars would drive and sound the same I decided to choose a different color R/T. I had to take the car to the dealers a week later because I heard rattling. They found out it was the front passenger side bumper that had screws or bults missing or loose. I haven't heard the noise since. Then another week later I noticed whistling coming from the driver side of the window. They said it might be the weather stripping. Come to find out it was some kind of tab that was not removed. I haven't heard the noise since. Now... I have been noticing rattling and engine struggling sounds; almost like the engine is urning for oil or the transmission is missing it's fluid. I also notice that when I'm on an incline the engine gives off this loud rattling/tapping sounds. When the heat fan is on it's sometimes louder. I gave up my '03 Toyota Corolla S for this car thinking that I have found another great car. Tomorrow I go back to the dealers to see what they are going to do or say about the engine noises. I really love this car and hope that it will be a simple and non complicated fix. I will keep you posted. Replies to this message: cinglemom (Nov 30, 2007 6:43 pm) bigtsr (Dec 01, 2007 9:03 am) cinglemom (Feb 02, 2008 5:25 am) and 2 more...
#10 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [cinglemom] by cinglemom Nov 30, 2007 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: cinglemom (Nov 29, 2007 6:51 pm) Went to the dealers this morning. They at first did not hear the rattling but I went on the second test drive with them. When I'm on an incline I can hear some rattling. They said that I might be the fan tapping some wires. I'm guessing that I will need to taked the car on a trip to break it in. Replies to this message: bigtsr (Dec 01, 2007 9:03 am) cinglemom (Feb 02, 2008 5:25 am) cal_libby_er (Feb 25, 2008 10:48 am) and 1 more...
#11 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [cinglemom] by bigtsr Dec 01, 2007 (9:03 am)
Replying to: cinglemom (Nov 30, 2007 6:43 pm) There have been numerous posts about strange noises in the 1-1/2 years I owned my Caliber and I have a couple myself. The simple ones are things like the seat belt buckle in the rear seat when it's not in use taps on the plastic door covering going around corners going up hills. Another is(if you have it)the tonneau cover over the cargo area, the two spots were it latches in get squeaky going over bumps and can be resolved by using some one sided sticky foam insulation (the kind you use around windows and doors) to isolate plastic on plastic. Rattles can be caused by the heat shields being loose (from factory) there are 3 of them 1 in the engine compartment,1 above the exhaust system passenger side and 1 above the muffler. The exhaust system itself swings or is hung from hangers and if misaligned has generated noises heard in the car. The spare tire cover again is plastic on plastic cargo floor this again has generated sqeaks/rattles which can be isolated. I have not noted any posts on the various Caliber sites regarding the fan hitting wiring. Good luck on your resolution and let us know what is found. Replies to this message: cinglemom (Feb 02, 2008 5:25 am) cal_libby_er (Feb 25, 2008 10:48 am) bigtsr (Feb 29, 2008 5:11 pm)
#12 of 24 End of the Road by mwl Jan 23, 2008 (10:29 pm)
Just a heads up, the powers that be have decided to kill the R/T All Wheel Drive model. 6 more weeks of production and bye bye Replies to this message: cinglemom (Feb 02, 2008 5:23 am)
#13 of 24 Re: End of the Road [mwl] by cinglemom Feb 02, 2008 (5:23 am)
Replying to: mwl (Jan 23, 2008 10:29 pm) Thanks for this information but were are you getting this information from?
#14 of 24 Re: 07 Caliber R/T Noisy [bigtsr] by cinglemom Feb 02, 2008 (5:25 am)
Replying to: bigtsr (Dec 01, 2007 9:03 am) Thanks for this information; I will keep it in mind when I got back to the dealers. Replies to this message: cal_libby_er (Feb 25, 2008 10:48 am) bigtsr (Feb 29, 2008 5:11 pm)

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