NHTSA Complaint #11427425 — 2009 DODGE CALIBER SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427425
Vehicle	2009 DODGE CALIBER
Component	SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
Date of Incident	July 30, 2021
Date Filed	August 2, 2021
Mileage	109,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while coming to a stop, there was a loud banging sound heard. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side wheel had detached due to a fractured lower control arm. The contact indicated that the failure was caused by severe rusting and corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

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