2007 Dodge Caliber Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,396 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 100/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 92,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2007 Dodge Caliber sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2010–2012.
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Where 2007 sits among all Caliber years
What owners report
“Driver side headlight does not work. Replace light twice, neither one works. High beam works, but not low beam. Have been told need to replace tipm (main fuse block). Appears to be typical problem with this car.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Caliber
“Failed state inspection do to rusted front and rear sub frame with perforation .vehicle has 138 321 miles. Reference chrysler action # 23-012-14. Recall/extended warranty”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Caliber
“Front sub frame rusted out,found during inspection dodge claims x-58 extended warranty is expired.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Caliber
“Started vehicle which had been running perfectly fine, just got a oil change a few days prior. Started driving and the car starts sputtering like it was going to die. The etc symbol started to flash and car would only go 5-10 mph when this happened i was already driving at 40mph when the car just…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Caliber
“2007 caliber. 30,068 miles on car and lower control arms are bad and need to be replaced. Noise in front end.mechanic said borderline failure”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Caliber
“While driving on highway and street the oil light will flash and make a ding then engine shuts down with out any reason or warning. You can start the car again but is very unsafe. There are no other lights on like engine light of any other warning light.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Caliber
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 1,142 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 86,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 53,470 and 124,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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:…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service…
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…
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER…
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 10V234000.
Technical service bulletins
53 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and body & structure — are on file for the 2007 Dodge Caliber. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2007 Caliber TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Dodge Caliber reliable?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber drew 1,396 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 100/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2007 Dodge Caliber problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Dodge Caliber are electrical (299 complaints), suspension (259), and body & structure (161).
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Caliber problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Dodge Caliber problems around 86,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 53,470 and 124,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Dodge Caliber have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Dodge Caliber. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.