Worst 2007 Dodge Caliber Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SUSPENSION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STRUCTURE:BODY
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Dodge Caliber.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 204 | 8 | 1 | 91,402 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 187 | 2 | 4 | 98,292 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 104 | 2 | 2 | 112,106 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 94 | 6 | 1 | 82,492 mi | |
| STEERING | 89 | 6 | 1 | 77,809 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 88 | 1 | — | 100,644 mi | |
| ENGINE | 59 | 2 | 1 | 102,059 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 58 | 1 | — | 99,614 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 57 | 2 | 1 | 111,037 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 44 | 1 | — | 46,720 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 38 | 20 | — | 96,001 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 29 | — | 3 | 106,152 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 24 | — | — | 51,261 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 20 | 1 | — | 98,288 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 19 | — | — | 106,118 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 19 | — | — | 96,606 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 4 | 1 | 116,148 mi | |
| WHEELS | 17 | — | 2 | 82,121 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 15 | 1 | — | 92,349 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 15 | 3 | — | 37,311 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 15 | — | — | 85,801 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | 1 | 2 | 73,904 mi | |
| TIRES | 14 | 1 | — | 14,511 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 | — | — | 48,783 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 11 | — | 1 | 105,334 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 10 | 2 | — | 52,833 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 8 | 1 | — | 35,521 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 58,840 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 | — | — | 60,019 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 5 | — | — | 70,796 mi |
Recalls for 2007 Dodge Caliber
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~86,616 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
Other Dodge Caliber Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caliber reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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