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2007 Dodge Caliber Awd Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd, most often about the suspension (35% of complaints, typically around 59,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Caliber Awd model year since 2000.
Most common 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd problems
Suspension
26 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
2007 Dodge caliber broken front arm control in suspension the car is 3 years old . According to the parts store it is an on going problem and should be a recall. Read many complaints on line it is a safety hazard.
The c/member-f or subframe was cracked in three places and so rotten that while in the shop someone put their thumb through it. It was deemed unsafe to drive by our repairman. This is a 2007 rt, how many cars five years old does this happen to? The new part was $572.00 purchased at dealership, not including the labor…
Engine
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Car only has 71,000 miles on it. On my way home from work I heard a clunking noise coming from the front end of my car so I took it to a mechanic. After inspection, mechanic reported that sub frame around lower a arm was rotted and entire back side of cradle also was rotted. Everything else under car looks new, we…
2007 Dodge Caliber Awd suffered power loss, loss of braking resulting in flashing electronic throttle control light and traction control warning lights to activate. Vehicle became undrivable and had to be towed to dealer for repair. Dealer reported that replacement of throttle body was required at a cost of 500.00.…
Speed control
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control.
Nhtsa action number: pe10012 - 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd srt - vehicle speed control problem. In my case the RPM shot up to 4000rpm while I was driving 30 MPH. This happened 3x in one month. Applying brake had no effect on high engine speed. My reaction was to put vehicle in neutral and gun the gas pedal. This reset idle…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. The vehicle also hesitated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted. The…
Electrical
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
We started the vehicle using the remote start, and then I inserted the keys in the ignition and turned them to disengage the automatic shutoff. Then placed our 3yr old in child seat and closed both doors on the passenger side. I was walking around the car to get in the drivers seat and heard the automatic locks…
One day as I came back to my car and unlocked my door with my car key button, I noticed the passenger headlight was out. The next day I went to buy a new headlight bulb to replace it, except it didn't work when I tried the new one. I went to a local mechanic to ask what was wrong. He told me it is something to do with…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: frame and members, body.
My daughter bought a used 2007 Dodge caliber with 83,493 miles on it in 2016. In 2018 the car became very unstable and found the cross structure in the rear was so corroded and rusted it cracked in half. She, I, and others could have been killed. And I see now 100's of others that has the same problem. What do we do…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge caliber. The contact stated that the cross member and sub frame were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered that there were holes and rust all over the frame and cross members. As a result, the cross members, the sub frame, and the frame…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles.
This vehicle's engine will stall multiple times after the fuel tank has been filled to capacity. The stalls occur while idling, and/or when driving and they can happen without warning while in the middle of traffic or in the middle of a turn. This is a well documented problem within online forums (including youtube)…
I have been experiencing difficulty in filling fuel into the gas tank. Fuel must be entered very slowly in the filler neck or the handle from the pump will "trip" and not allow any further flow of fuel. After doing some research and talking to others I thought this problem might be due to a clogged evap hose or its…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles.
Car swerved to the left suddenly and forcefully twice. First time was on a 3 lane road. If another vehichile were in the lane next to me there would have been a serioius collision. Second time nearly avoided a head on collision with oncoming traffic. Then when I pulled into my drive way, the u-joint on my front…
I purchased a 2007 Dodge caliber august 2006. At approximately 43k miles june 2008, two warning lights triggered: esp bass and traction control. Upon contacting the dealer, david Dodge, and delivering my vehicle for inspection, I was informed that the rear braking system was the problem and it must be replaced; of…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 8%Driving home from work, right headlight stopped working. Bought replacement bulbs, they do not work. Reading up, seems to be the tipm module. I cannot afford to replace this (over $1200). Dashboard information lights (such as brake and tpm) come on and go off indiscriminately.
My daughter bought a used 2007 Dodge caliber with 83,493 miles on it in 2016. In 2018 the car became very unstable and found the cross structure in the rear was so corroded and rusted it cracked in half. She, I, and others could have been killed. And I see now 100's of others that has the same problem. What do we do…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Dodge Caliber Awd recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Sticking accelerator pedal
Summary
In their defect information report (dir) of june 3, 2010, chrysler group, llc (chrysler) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 25,265 model year 2007 dodge caliber vehicles and 71 model year 2007 jeep compass vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2006 through may 19, 2006.the recall will remedy a defect in the accelerator pedal assembly (accelerator pedal) of the electronic throttle control (etc) system that can cause the accelerator pedal to stick in an open position and not return to the idle position when released.as stated in the opening resume, the subject vehicles (caliber) are equipped with an etc accelerator pedal manufactured by the cts corporation, the
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (26 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); engine (13 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); speed control (13 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Dodge Caliber Awd. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Dodge Caliber Awd?
- It is the most complained-about Caliber Awd model year since 2000, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Dodge Caliber Awd years
- 2007