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2007 Dodge CaliberProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,396 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,396
Crashes
73
Fires
28
Recalls
4
TSBs
53
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,396 complaints, 73 crashes, 28 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.2x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

front ball joints and control arms bad

79 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

premature tie rod and ball joint failure

24 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

tie rod failure

22 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
4

engine stalls shuts off while driving

17 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
5

transmission failure

16 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

204 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

155
0–30K
211
30–60K
267
60–90K
214
90–120K
181
120–150K
143
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (267 reports) • Median: 85K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (204 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension204 (15%)
Electrical188 (13%)
Structure:body104 (7%)
Speed Control95 (7%)
Steering89 (6%)
Lights89 (6%)
Engine83 (6%)
Other62 (4%)

2007 Dodge Caliber: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 204 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 188 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 104 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 95 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

24
06
38
07
31
08
35
09
106
10
121
11
82
12
114
13
194
14
155
15
83
16
99
17
94
18
65
19
78
20
16
21
27
22
7
23
17
24
4
25
6
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Dodge Caliber. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

06V493000Feb 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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

07V196000May 2007

WHEELS:HUB

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.

10V234000Jun 2010

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

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.

17V824000Feb 2018

EQUIPMENT

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, 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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

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PE10012ClosedOpened Apr 2010 · closed Aug 2010

Sticking Accelerator Pedal

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

This is the worst model year for the Dodge Caliber according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is suspension.

2007 Dodge Caliber vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

1,396

Class avg

333

4.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,396 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2007 Dodge Caliber: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Dodge Caliber is related to the suspension, with 204 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Dodge Caliber reliable?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has 1,396 complaints, 73 crash reports, and 28 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Dodge Caliber problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Dodge Caliber have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Dodge Caliber has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caliber problems start?
Based on 1171 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2007 Dodge Caliber data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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