Bought Caliber in 2007 because of the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. Though I asked for LPW docs, I was told I did not need them and was never told about 5 yr inspection requirement. At different dealer for service in 2012 and was informed I needed 5 yr inspection. It was done at that time, but I was never informed of the requirement of another inspection in another 5 years. I continued to use same dealer, but because it was not brought in for service at time of 10 yr inspection we were never told of the need.

Now because we missed an inspection we were not aware of Chrysler will not honor the warranty. Even when asked the salesman refused to provide me with warranty information and it was NOT in the warranty booklet. It is available on the web site. I do not doubt that dealers were told not to provide customers with the necessary information so money would be saved in the future. Had I been informed about the requirement in the first place it would have been done as our car has been well maintained for the last 13 years. Chrysler, like many of the major corporations make their offers sound so great for the consumer, but in the small print they make sure most consumers are unable to take advantage of their generosity.

I purchased a used 2007 Dodge Cablier ($12000), it had low mileage, 49,000, over 1 year ago, I had to fight with the dealership to fix a coolant problem the next day, it's been 13 months and now the transmission has gone out, it has 58,000 miles. This Dodge has a history of bad transmissions on this car, now I find out? I took it to a repair shop, the first quote for replacement, $5600, can't find a rebuild, and calling around, still the least is going to be $3800, but that doesn't include installation.

Dodge refuses to do a recall on this vehicle for the transmission, I'm the bread winner in my family, I take care of a disabled husband and work full time to make ends meet, I don't have $5600 to fix this car, no 2nd car, and I use it to get me back and forth to work and doctor's appointments for both of us.

Dodge ripped me off when I purchased this car, no disclosure on this car, just sold as is, no warranty, didn't even offer to sell a extended warranty. I'm at a loss here, don't know what to do and can't find anyone to help us with this problem. Looked online, the forum for this model has several car owners like me who has the same problem.

I cannot afford to go out and buy another car, I still owe $9700 or so on this car. Maybe someone there can call Dodge and ask about recalls on cars they don't make anymore, all my calls have fallen on deaf ears.

My Lender, Chrysler Financial, did a deferment but only for two months so I can get the car fixed, that is only going to be $566, where's the other $5034 coming from? And why should I pay for this?

Transmissions don't just go out driving back and forth to work or food shopping, this is all black top driving! I need my car for my job, I have a cleaning business. I have two options here, hitch hike or walk a mile to catch a bus and then walk a 3 miles back to get to Doctor appointments and to go grocery shopping, or a cab. It's not easy to get around here in Hawaii on the Big Island, we're not a major city like Honolulu.

Being a displaced worker in my fifty's and disabled with a small income, it's hard to get a loan or find anyone willing to allow me to make payments. Kamaaina Motors, located in Hilo, Hawaii sold me a Lemon. I will never purchase another Dodge, I've always purchased American cars, I hate to say this but I'm buying an import next time

Update from Apr 18, 2015: Found a Lawyer to contact them on my behalf to ask for a repair, or to be sold an extended warranty.

Do not purchase a vehicle with a CVT transmission, there is no rebuilding it, you have to replace the entire unit.Best to go for a regular transmission or better yet, manual. My mechanic at the tranny shop said there is a lot of CVT's coming in and they are hard to get as the demand is high. Just past warranty when the transmission went. Crysler will not cover, only had the car for one year and have 3 years of payments still. I had another CVT put in, it's garbage as well. Wasted thousands of dollars, trading it in for a manual vehicle at a major loss.

WELL I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH 2006 AT 21MILES ON IT AND IT WAS A 2007, JUST CAME OUT. I PAID 32000 FOR IT BECAUSE I HAD IT FULLY EQUIPPED RIM T TOP, IT WAS A LOT ALSO BECAUSE OF ADD ONS. BUT AT 54000 MILES WHEN I DRIVE MAYBE 200 MILES UP HILLS THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND I WOULD HAVE TO STOP. IT WOULD GO VERY SLOW BUT ON THE FREEWAY IT WOULD RIDE NORMAL SO I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST THE MILES AND HILLS. I WOULD TAKE IT TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THEY WOULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. I HAD IT SMOGGED IN APRIL OF 2014 FOR TAGS. IT PASSED BUT IN JUNE OF 2014 I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I RODE TO LAS VEGAS AGAIN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO KEEP STOPPING. WHEN I GOT THERE I TOOK IT TO AAMCO TRANSMISSION. THEY KEPT IT OVER A MONTH AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. SAID THEY PUT A NEW CVT IN IT. THEY SAID IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION THEY DIDN'T CHARGE ME BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T FIX IT. BUT WHEN THEY SAID IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION I RODE 286 MILES BACK TO CALIF ON A BAD TRANSMISSION. SO I TOOK IT TO A AAMCO OUT HERE ONLY BECAUSE THEY DO PAYMENT PLANS AND THEY TOOK THE TRANSMISSION OUT AND FOUND OUT I NEED A NEW ONE. BUT THEY CHARGED ME 695 DOLLARS LABOR AND MY CAR IS IN THE GARAGE BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE 3400 TO GET IT FIXED. I'M PISSED I'M WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION. THIS WAS GOING ON FOR A WHILE WHEN I HAD WARRANTY AND AS SOON AS MY WARRANTY EXPIRES THIS HAPPENS AND THE CAR IS SO DIFFICULT TO FIX BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS INTERNAL. I WANT EVERYBODY THAT'S HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR CALIBERS TO GET TOGETHER AND COMPLAIN BECAUSE ITS NOT FAIR. I PAID WAY TOO MUCH AND IT WASN'T GIVING SIGNS UNTIL IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY. DODGE KNEW HOW TO GET U BACK TO THEM IF ANYONE IS HAVING ENGINE PROBLEMS ON LOW MILES CALL KATRINA ROWE AT 951-657-9695 IF MORE PEOPLE COME OUT WITH THEIR PROBLEM IT WILL BE BETTER TO TRY TO A RECALL ON THESE CARS. I READ SOME WERE AT 56000 MILES HAVING PROBLEMS. ITS WRONG TO LET THEM GET AWAY.OR CONTACT ME AT ROWEKATRIN21@GMAIL.COM

I heard a grinding noise while accelerating and took it to the dealership immediately. They said I have to replace the transmission. I only have 56018 Miles on my car and only use it to drive to and from work and to the stores in my area. I shouldn't have to replace a transmission at 56018 so I called 800-583-1403 and made a complaint. They gave me Case #22249450 and I am awaiting a call back.

When searching the Chrysler site, I looked for Recalls on this issue and they said there are none. But when searching the sites such as this one, I found tons of people complaining about this. Most have Extended Warranties to cover the cost, unfortunately I do not. I am hoping that Chrysler will do a Recall on this transmission and cover the costs since so many are complaining. If you have this issue, please make sure you call in a complaint to Chrysler so that a Recall will be issued.

We bought this car brand new off the lot it had 65 km on it. There is 79000 km on it now and the past few weeks it has been making clicking and rubbing noises. Took it to the dealership and found out that the car needs a new transmission and it will cost approx $4000.00. The warranty ran out 5 months ago and the dealership is refusing to help because we had the maintenance services performed at a different approved business. As we are pensioners we were hoping this car would last much longer that this. I am sick and tired of the dealership getting away with this ever common problem. I have read many reviews and am absolutely convinced that this issue needs to be a recall. Shame on Dodge Chrysler for not rectifying this issue. I will never buy or refer anyone to Dodge Chrysler Again.

I bought my car in 2008 and its a 2007 brand new off the lot. the 1st 8 months the top half of the motor had to be replaced, then came the tie rod ends, then came the power steering pump. now at 170,000 km my transmissions gone the power train warranty just expired On March 13,2013. 5 year warranty I think. Dodge should stand beside their products if a persons paying 22,000 dollar s when all is said and done with 6 years of payments don't you think the flipping cart should last longer then 5 years. im pissed that I still have a year of car payments and im stuck with this piece of well you know... right out of the factory this car has been nothing but a lemon. its nice of dodge to at least take notice of all the problems these cars are having.. signed pissed off so I pay for another year and I do not have a car to drive WAY TO GO DODGE!!!! YOU SUCK I SHOULD OF LISTENED TO MY FRIENDS

I bought this car 6 months ago used. The warranty on the trans just expired. While my daughter was driving the car in another city 2.5 hours away from home...on her way home the car just shut off on the freeway. She had to get over to the shoulder and wait for a while. It then started again, she drove and it shut off again. She finally made it back to her sisters house (not home) and took the car in. By the way, she had both her young children in the car when this happened. It took her 5 hours to finally make it back to her sisters which was less than 20 minutes where this happened. She had no money to get a tow truck...so she waited and got the car back. When this happened, this could have potentially been fatal...on the freeway...with my grandchildren. We were informed by the diagnostic tests the transmission needed replaced. We just happened to find one for 1100 (which is cheap compared to others) and the auto shop will put it in. This car is a piece of junk! We paid 8900 for a used vehicle we already have to put 2,000 into! There is no reason a transmission should give out in 6 months at 98000 miles. I'm furious and feel Dodge should recall/pay for this. From what I'm reading, I'm not the first.