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#BS-2007-DODCAL-62AD2007 Dodge Caliber
Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 1,000 complaints, 55 crashes, 23 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.0x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
front ball joints and control arms bad
79 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
premature tie rod and ball joint failure
24 complaints • Severity 8.5/10
transmission failure
16 complaints • Severity 9/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
144 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 74K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (219 reports) • Median: 74K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (144 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2007 Dodge Caliber: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 144 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 74,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 74K-mile mark.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 123 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 78 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Dodge Caliber. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
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.
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.
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.
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
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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
1,000
Class avg
332
3.0x 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. 1,000 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.
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