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Expensive Dodge Caliber repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (86%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Dodge Caliber repair cost distribution

$2500+ (27%)

$1000 - $2499 (73%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

136400 mi

C $300

Rear Sway Bar Links and rear upper lateral link witch caused tire cubing, had to change 2 rear tires Stabilizer bar and ball joints

99000 mi US $2500	Both upper and lower control arms on both sides had to be replaced All shocks/struts needed to be replaced
112700 mi US $280	Alternator failed, had to be replaced.

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65500 mi US $1650	Front struts were leaking. Very soft and bouncy suspention. Replaced all struts, completed alignment.
98700 mi US $300	Check engine light with P0420. Manifold/Catalytic replaced and fixed code. Alternator made a loud grinding noise. Removed and replaced.
145000 mi US $350	Replaced tie rod ends.

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15 mi

US $16490

As soon as I drove it out of the dealership I noticed that nothing on the steering column was working, indicators, headlight control, wind shield wipers etc, as well as the digital display on the Panels. Had to have several relays replaced...obviouly bad

98700 mi US $650	A grinding sound was coming from the front of the car. It sounded like a roller coaster. Took the car in and was told the problem was either the AC compressor or the alternator. The alternator was replaced.
112800 mi US $1500	Sounds (groans, creaks, and squeaks) coming from bottom of car. Dealer said stabilizer and all linkages are causing it. Sounds (groans, creaks, and squeaks) coming from bottom of car. Dealer said Front Control Arms and Ball Joints need to be replaced. Ball joints were previously replaced approximately 20,000 earlier.
122900 mi US $400	Accelerator had little effect on engine RPMs. The Throttle Body was replaced to correct the problem.
128600 mi US $760	Ball Joint & Control Arm

137000 mi

US $1700

front struts and tie rods replaced

180000 mi US $100	Had to replace an air intake sensor since the clip that holds it in place broke, which caused faulty readings by the sensor.
189000 mi US $2600	Control arms & coil springs. Price paid includes replacement costs of struts & tires since they were all done at once.
219000 mi US $217	Sensor on the crank was replaced. It had not completely failed, but had temporarily failed once.
225000 mi US $1482	Replaced right front outer tie rod end, spindle, and wheel bearing. Also replaced right front lower control arm. In the back replaced the left and right rear upper control arms. Also in the rear replaced the left and right rear toe arms.

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21700 mi $1480	Successfully replaced the front left control arm.
42160 mi $2000	Many problems discovered - related to suspension mainly. Do not know English terms for most of them - will need to look up in a dictionary, sorry!
57040 mi $1000	pin, right-forward wheel