NHTSA Complaint #11460742 — 2009 DODGE CALIBER

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11460742
Vehicle	2009 DODGE CALIBER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 7, 2022
Date Filed	April 14, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Hearing noise on drivers side. Took to garage for inspection and H Frame, sub frame, is rusting out and needs to be replaced. Motor and A Arms mount to this frame. Find out this is a common problem and no recall or help from Chrysler. This is a huge safety issue! Only have 68,000 on vehicle.

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