Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||||
| RRT-08-070 | 09/29/2008 | 10026829 | Chrysler: lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts. vehicles were shipped with front lower control arm to crossmember mounting bolts that may not be tightened to specification. *pe | 12/22/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| RT-09-057 | 09/09/2009 | 10031764 | Chrysler/jeep: rear stabilizer bar end link nut torque. vehicles were shipped with rear stabilizer bar end link nuts incorrectly torques. *pe | 01/13/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 28822 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the passenger rear tire continued to go flat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the tires and noticed both front lower control arms needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall for the failure and offered no assistant. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 28,822. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Front lower ball joints totally worn and in danger of separating from control arm. this happened before 50,000 miles resulting in excessive inner tire tread wear. other possible results: loss of steering, suspension and brakes. | |||
| 12/16/2010 | 25000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. while driving 3 mph and coming out of a parking lot the vehicle stopped and was disable. after checking he noticed there was a single bolt that attaches the bottom a arm it came a loose and causes the front passenger side wheel to kick out. as the wheel kicked out it pulls the drive shaft out of the transmission disabling the vehicle. the vehicle was being towed to the dealer which was under warranty. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 25,000.-mw | |||
| 09/21/2010 | 17425 | ||
| 2009 dodge caliber has no adjustments for rear camber and requires an after-market bolt installation for front. my 2009 dodge caliber 1b3hb28c69d116544, has eaten the inside edges off all 4 tires (scooped) this was written off as tire wear-ok on each chrysler service. i noticed that the insides of the tires were scooped out when the wheels were turned out when i parked recently. essentially, you as the owner get to replace four tires every 24,000 miles and there seems to be no solid repair. my car has 17,425 miles and i am disgusted that this is a problem that essentially has no repair. the bolt the installed in the r front allows for a + or - 1 degree adjustment. what happens if the owner doesn't find the problem? blowouts and crashes. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/30/2011 | 33000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated that the vehicle was receiving repairs for state inspection when he was advised that the front lower ball joints were worn prematurely and needed replacing. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 33,000. kmj | |||
| 07/30/2011 | 33000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 dodge caliber. the contact stated while the local mechanic performed the state inspection on the vehicle he was advised that the front lower ball joints failed the ball joints were worn sooner that normal. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised to take the vehicle to the dealership. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 33,000. li | |||