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Dodge Caliber
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Caliber

HatchbackPetrol (Gasoline)6 versionsOwner report
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303Hp

Power

6.7s

0–100 km/h

245km/h

Top speed

8.9L/100

Fuel (combined)

Typical asking price (US)$3,999–$6,848median $4,999 · 42 live listings · 2007–2012

What owners say

Overview

Overwhelmingly negative sentiment based on long-term owner reports. The vehicle is widely characterized as unreliable, poorly built, and a poor value proposition, even at very low purchase prices. Positive feedback is extremely rare and iso

Best version

Insufficient owner data available. No specific trim or model year is recommended. The manual transmission is mentioned in the context of having its own clutch-related problems, but no version receives consistent praise.

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Generation by generation

Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).

Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
YearComplaintsRecallsMost-reported area
20083770suspension
20079584suspension
200610suspension

Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.

Recall notices4 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls

2007 · equipmentcampaign 17V824000

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, pr

2007 · vehicle speed control:accelerator pedalcampaign 10V234000

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.

2007 · wheels:hubcampaign 07V196000

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 THE PARK BRAKE.

2007 · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulecampaign 06V493000

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Specifications

Generation

Version

2.4 16V (174 Hp)

From 2006-2007

Power174 Hp
Torque223 Nm
DriveFront wheel drive
Transmission5 gears, manual transmission
Engine2.4 L
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Cylinders4
Seats5 seats
Fuel typePetrol (Gasoline)
Body typeHatchback

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BrandDodge
Versions catalogued6
Body typesHatchback, Hatchback
Owner reportAvailable

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