The 2007 Dodge Caliber has 958 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and electrical system. Owners most often flag cvt transmission failure: complete loss of power, failure to engage gears, overheating, whining noise at highway speeds, throwing p0700 diagnostic codes. described as a very common point of catastrophic failure. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Dodge Caliber vehicles (US, public record).
equipment
Campaign 17V824000Chrysler (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…
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 10V234000CHRYSLER 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 POCK…
wheels:hub
Campaign 07V196000CERTAIN 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 MOUN…
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 06V493000ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
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.
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Used Caliber listings typically run $3,999–$6,848 across 2007 to 2012 model years.
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