2011 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet - Subframe is completely rotted and broke away from the sensor control. Mileage - 121,000. $2,500 to repair, in the shop for 9 days, $800 for a rental. Never again with a Dodge. They are garbage. And from research, I see that many other people are having the same issue, yet no recall and Dodge refuses to acknowledge!

- Hazlet Township, NJ, USA

Rotted Subframe on Dodge Caliber I was driving home after picking my kids up from school and my front tires would not steer and were wobbling while driving, losing control of my vehicle. I had to pull over on the side of the road so I did not crash with my children in the car. I called a tow company and had it towed to the closest independent service center. Yes, the problem was reproduced by a local mechanic ASE certified that the car is not driveable because the subframe was completely rotted out and needed to be replaced. No, the car is still at the garage and not inspected by manufacturer, police or insurance. There were no warning lamps, message or other symptoms prior to the failure. There were no issues driving to school and driving home it began to be hard to steer and then starting losing control over the vehicle and keeping it on the road. I slowed and pulled over to the side of the road and called a tow truck immediately. I was not going to take the chance of driving any further with my children and crash.

- Onalaska , WI, USA

I started having noise problems with my car and also had inspection due so I brought it into a mechanic and he was horrified to see that my front cross member was so rusted that my sway bar came out and he said lucky my wheels didn-€™t come off and that a car accident would be horrible as it is that rusted, and he also stayed the back cross member is the same. This is a huge safety concern specially where my car itself isn-€™t even rusted only the cross members. I hope you can help me and my family so we can be safe. Thank you Richard

- Saco , ME, USA

I brought my car into Suburban tire on 02.06.21 for a stearing wheel shacking issue.it wasn't till after it was fixed that I still had issues. Brought it back and was told about the front sub frame as rusted out and Chrysler extended warranty expired 3 months ago. Why"??" this is a safty issue and could have killed me or my family all because they choose not do a recall!!!!! very angry and now I don't have $2-$3K to get it fixed!!!!!

- Bloomingdale, IL, USA

Subframe rusted out on a 2011 Dodge Caliber driver side - had to replace along with a arms rusted out. Made horrible noise and wheel could have fallen. Dealership wanted over $3000 to fix. The car should not have a rusted subframe for the year it

- Clyde, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving about 20 mph, a pop sound was heard and there was smoke from underneath the vehicle. There was no fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was closing for the day. The technician crawled under the vehicle the next day and stated that the sub-frame rotted out and caused the frame to collapse. The contact called an unknown Dodge dealer located at 7400 S. western ave, Chicago, il, and was told to bring the vehicle to the repair facility. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and veered to the right side of the road without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the cross member plate was rusted out. The contact called an unknown Dodge dealer who stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

Subframe - the subframe is completely rusted and rotted out with large holes throughout it. Apparently, it is a known issue and a severe safety issue. Nor, is this defect covered under warranty and a recall has never been issued.

- Mentor, OH, USA

Rusted out sub-frame. I've had the car for a year, it's had all of it's servicing done prior at Dodge dealers and no mention of rusted out sub-frame. Was driving this morning when my tire seized then started to wobble while in 45mph traffic on a divided highway. Thankfully I was able to pull off and park before getting into an accident! it's now sitting at my mechanic's shop waiting on an investigation and pricing. This needs to be brought to the general public's knowledge! this sub-frame rusting out this quickly is going to kill someone! I'm collecting pictures and statements from my mechanic and the tow truck driver and will contact the press if I have to!!

- Dayton, OH, USA

I came to visit my son for a spring break in West Virginia and I have noticed/heated a very loud noise. I asked my son what is that loud noise? I made an ocular inspection under the car and found very rotten condition sub-frames. I immediately very worried and took the car to the nearest car service repair to take a look at the rotten sub-frames. I noticed the car was very unstable while driving to the shop even at a low speed. The mechanic emmediately concluded that the sub-framed is so rotten and worried it would collapse. The mechanic recommended that the sub/frames be replaced. The mechanics called part supplier to order needed sub-frame parts. The mechanic was told my car has a recall for sub-frames and suggested to bring my car to the nearest Dodge service center in morgantown West Virginia. Again it was very frightening driving the car to urse fidge authorized service center. I discovered that my car has two recalls: S60 and X69. I left my car St Dodge service for necessary repair. I told them that the car is very dangerous to drive. Another issue with the car is the engine losing power while my son was driving to West Virginia university. I was driving and following my son's and suddenly he drove his car along the side road. I thought he was just resting but found later when arrived St the university that the car slowed down along I-68. This really convened me also because it is life threatening. The third issue I exprienced while driving the car, is the brake. Break bounced back and doesn't stopped instantly. This really concerned me si much also. It's a safety hazard. After experiencing the safety concern of this car which can cause lives. I'm really afraid driving this car. I would like to recommend that Dodge company must need to buy-out the cars that are out there to prevent injuries and preserve lives.

- New Cumberland, PA, USA

While looking at the under carriage of my 2011 Dodge Caliber, flakes of black pain peeling off the front subframe. Upon further investigation, the front subframe that provides structure for important components such as engine mounting and suspension and steering is being succumbed to rust. The vehicle has only been serviced at the Dodge dealership where I purchased it from and strangely this subframe which a "certified mopar mechanic" would have to look at just to drain the oil appeared to pass the safety inspection. Listen, any competent human knows rust just doesn't appear on a cars under carriage overnight but somehow in my case it happened to be when the warranty expires.

- Norwich, CT, USA