2007 Dodge Caliber AWD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caliber AWD years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD. That is the most of any Caliber AWD model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (26 complaints, 35%), typically at around 59,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 74owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 26 | 35% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 18% | 99,375 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 18% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 16% | 86,851 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 11% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 9% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 8% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 69,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 6,419 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 122,125 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 4,887 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 7,950 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Dodge Caliber AWD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sticking Accelerator Pedal (PE10012) — opened Apr 29, 2010, closed Aug 26, 2010, led to recall 10V234000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When car is filled up to full it will smell like raw fuel in the car and it will stall numerous times while driving down the road.
This is the 2nd complaint i filled with chrysler corp. Thru nhtsa concerning this issue, 1st complaint was #11186050 concerning the rear cross members/rear axle cradle rotting out (chrysler action 23-012-14 this action extended the warranty to 10 years). I found out about this action thru talking…
While driving this vehicle i heard a noise from the rear of vehicle, i took the car to a garage, the mechanic checked it then called me ' not to drive it ' that the rear axle/suspension cradle was rotted out. I contacted a chrysler dealer and they told me that chrysler corporation extended the…
Stuck in limp mode
Rear crossmember subframe rusted and broken causing driveshaft and the rear differential to shift during acceleration. Noticed a thumbing sound when driving on local city street at approximately 25 mph on dec. 12, 2018.
Other Dodge Caliber AWD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Caliber AWD | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 74 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caliber AWD model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.