2007 Dodge Caliber: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Caliber years.
One of the Dodge Caliber years to avoid. All Caliber years
958 owner complaints, most about suspension. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Caliber?The 2007 Dodge Caliber has 958 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Dodge Caliber vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Caliber years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the Caliber?
Across the 6 Caliber model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2006) to 958 (2007). With 958 complaints, the 2007 Caliber sits above the model's median of 232.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 Caliber
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://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
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 POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
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 MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
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.
What owners say across generations
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Caliber. See the full Caliber owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Caliber listings typically run $4,489–$6,989 across 2007 to 2012 model years.
Other Caliber model years
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