NHTSA Complaint #11089296 — 2009 DODGE CALIBER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11089296
Vehicle	2009 DODGE CALIBER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 15, 2018
Date Filed	April 22, 2018
Mileage	117,075 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

SUBFRAME RUSTED CRACKS VERY DANGEROUS FREQUENT NOISES!

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