2007 Dodge Caliber Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Dodge Caliber.

20062008
Complaints
1,393
Crashes
73
Fires
28
Injuries
50
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Dodge Caliber Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1204 complaints

SUSPENSION

Avg mileage:91,402 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:1
#2187 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:98,292 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:4
#3104 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

Avg mileage:112,106 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Dodge Caliber.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SUSPENSION2048191,402 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1872498,292 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY10422112,106 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL946182,492 mi
STEERING896177,809 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING881100,644 mi
ENGINE5921102,059 mi
POWER TRAIN58199,614 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5721111,037 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT44146,720 mi
AIR BAGS382096,001 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM293106,152 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2451,261 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)20198,288 mi
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS19106,118 mi
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1996,606 mi
SERVICE BRAKES1741116,148 mi
WHEELS17282,121 mi
SEAT BELTS15192,349 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15337,311 mi
STRUCTURE1585,801 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE141273,904 mi
TIRES14114,511 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1248,783 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER111105,334 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL10252,833 mi
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY8135,521 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5158,840 mi
EQUIPMENT560,019 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)570,796 mi

Recalls for 2007 Dodge Caliber

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~86,616 vehicles.

17V824000EQUIPMENT
~61,791 affected

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

10V234000VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
~24,825 affected

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

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