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2007 Dodge CaliberProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 884 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Caliber, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-824 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Dodge Caliber has problems
884 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
255Suspension10 crash/fire/injury
197Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
158Structure6 crash/fire/injury
104Vehicle speed control9 crash/fire/injury
98Steering10 crash/fire/injury
93Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
80Power train3 crash/fire/injury
59Engine
46Air bags
22820 other systems32 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 255 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 197 | 9 |
| Structure | 158 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 104 | 9 |
| Steering | 98 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 93 | 1 |
| Power train | 80 | 3 |
| Engine | 59 | 3 |
| Air bags | 46 | 23 |
| 20 other systems | 228 | 32 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Dodge Caliber recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
no report yet
Wheels: hub
Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
74kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 207 suspension complaints. 66% were reported before 100,000 miles.
22under 30k miles137under 100k miles70100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
28 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $900 – $1,206
Suspension
18 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $558 – $1,370
Structure
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,050median
Middle half: $894 – $1,207
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Caliber year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caliber median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Dodge Caliber safety ratings
2007 Dodge Caliber 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Dodge Caliber, and the recalls they led to.
- Sticking Accelerator PedalLed to recall 10V-234
In owners' words
What Caliber owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was at a gas station and attempted to leave the lot and the cradle and/or attached parts broke into, rendering the car undrivable.
This is a follow up to complaint #11459461 filed on 4/3/22 at 9:16:43am. I was not able to send documents at that time. Documents included relate to follow up on complaint #11591104. First pdf file: pages 1-4 Service bulletin from Chrysler - my model year not included; pages 5-7 service invoice and…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the subframe was severely rusted and there was a piece of metal hanging…
Own a 2007 Caliber?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.