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#79 of 88 Re: 08 dodge caliber sounds like a lawnmower [lovedmykia] by mjjohn

Sep 26, 2012 (12:21 pm)

Replying to: lovedmykia (Jul 06, 2012 10:16 am)
Hi. I am currently having the same issues. Could you please tell me if the alternator fixed the noise? Thank you very much and greatly appreciate it.

#80 of 88 06 Dodge Caliber Sxt by sarabjit1973

Nov 06, 2012 (11:53 am)

i am having problems with it starting up got new battery. starts up 1 day but not next day and never 2 days in a roll,jump starts fine every time dont know what to do next

#81 of 88 Re: 06 Dodge Caliber Sxt [sarabjit1973] by chryslergroup

Nov 07, 2012 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: sarabjit1973 (Nov 06, 2012 11:53 am)
Hi sarabjit1973,
 
Sorry to hear you are having a concern with your 2006 Dodge Caliber.
 
I checked for Technical Service Bulletins but could not find anything related to the concern you described. You may want to consider having the vehicle diagnosed by your local authorized Dodge Service Department or a trusted mechanic.
 
Lisa
Customer Care
Chrysler Group LLC

#82 of 88 Re: Dodge POS [msgreeneyes] by breirv

Jan 02, 2013 (2:06 pm)

Replying to: msgreeneyes (Aug 09, 2012 3:02 pm)
Hi! I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber. It now has 204,000 miles on it. It has been a great little car and obviously I have driven the wheels off it. Reading these posts makes me smile. I've been thru so many of the same things. I drive 54 miles to and then from work.
 
The crunching, popping noise.. replace the ball joints. Get the ones that come all together and change everything at once! We tried pressing them in, but that didn't last long. Been great since.
 
Had to hot wire left head light to right head light and never did figure that out except one mechanic told me he thought a small part of a "card" was burnt out that controlled the headlights. So we ran a wire... works fine.
 
At 120,00 had to replace the alternator... but the first one we bought at the parts store only lasted a few days. This past summer at 180,00 miles we had to put in the THIRD air conditioning compressor, the first to were factory problems. Something about not having enough liquid or pressure in them to begin with. Changed 3 in two weeks. Our mechanic was very frustrated... but it wasn't the car's fault! After market parts.
 
Now the switch that controls the direction the heat/air blows isn't working. Anyone have any issues with that?

#83 of 88 2007 Dodge Caliber Sxt 2L by matthew_brad30

Feb 13, 2013 (11:50 am)

Has anyone ever Bypassed the Ac and the smog pullies. Both? My ac pully is going out, and now my smog pully is going out. I want to just bypass them both. Is this a logical decision?

#84 of 88 Re: Dodge POS [breirv] by grits2009

Feb 13, 2013 (9:17 pm)

Replying to: breirv (Jan 02, 2013 2:06 pm)
Hello, I have had to replace the alternator. Replaced front right ball joint and control arm. Still not right. Took it into Chrysler today to have it checked out... They told me the rear ball joints need replaced tie rods, sway bar and more.
 
Really rear ball joints?
 
Oh as as for the blower... yeah I have issues with it too. The "fan" works on all positions but one. It works but not like it should. Also when I change from or to defrost it wants to kick back up off defrost. I usually just hold it until it takes hold. Also the speakers are gone. I think there might be one or two that still work barely.
 
I have hated this car ever since I got it. Only reason why I got it is because I needed something ASAP.
 
Any one out there have an issue with ALL the blind spots? I have counted 6 of them.

#85 of 88 2008 Dodge Caliber by dee108

Mar 23, 2013 (3:45 pm)

I bought a used Dodge Caliber at 55000 kms. Ran great till I hit around 120,000. Currrently sitting around 208,000. I have had to replace front struts. Now I need to replace ti rods and ball joints. The other day my check engine light popped on. After taking a look under the hood, the downstream o2 sensor is in two pieces! The plug on the wire harness end is missing completely!! As well as the plug on the sensor itself. Also have a newly added ticking/knocking noise coming from the passanger side of the motor! Maybe the top end? The car is running horrible!! Stalling at lights, etc. Idling anywhere between 500-1000 rpms. No idea what this could be??? Anyone have any ideas?? Soo frustrated!! Any input would be great!!!

#86 of 88 Re: 2008 Dodge Caliber [dee108] by jamacc

Mar 23, 2013 (4:30 pm)

Replying to: dee108 (Mar 23, 2013 3:45 pm)
My Caliber is about 80k miles now. At 60k I had the ticking noise, it ended up being the alternator,; the belt was pulling the alternator apart I should say causing the metal to clang and make the ticking sound. I have had my mechanic for 8 years and 3 cars so I have faith in his judgement. He said that the alternator issue is fairly common with the caliber. He also said just about everyone at one time or another will replace the struts, joints and even the ties because the body is too heavy for the chassis and owners start see problems around 50 to 60 k miles with these cars. I have not had the O2 sensor issue yet. I wish I would have done my research, Apparently Dodge is replacing the Caliber with the Dart even though the Caliber is one of its best selling cars so these issues must be very common!

#87 of 88 2008 Dodge Caliber by dee108

Mar 24, 2013 (7:29 am)

I agree, I wish I done my research as well. I'm going to check the alternator out, but not sure that will cause the stalling, low idle, and rough sounding motor... Guess that will be the next thing to have to figure out. Really beginning to think of a trade in.... Any one have the rough ride, staling problem??

#88 of 88 Whinning by stanton_7346

May 01, 2013 (12:51 pm)

I purchased my 07' caliber in 06'. I have over 200,000 miles on it (I use to like to drive). I've replaced the Throttle Control and I've had to replace the alternator twice (the first one, an after market, was defective). Now I'm having the whinning sound again and seems as if the car is struggling at times uphill. When I reach 60mph, it starts to shake (maybe balancing and rotating the tires will cure that). I've changed the oil and the spark plugs. I have new hoses. I just noticed today that the engine is ticking. If anyone is having this problem or has had this problem, if you have any suggestions I'm more than willing to listen. I'm putting her in the shop today or tomorrow. I love my car and I haven't had any major repairs other than the Throttle Control (all other repairs I've bought the certified Dodge parts online and had a mechanic install). Thanks for listening

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