2007 Dodge Caliber Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “power module” (12% of reports).
- 197electrical system complaints
- 91,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power module: mentioned in 23 of 197 complaints (12%)
- Low beam: mentioned in 20 of 197 complaints (10%)
- Side headlight: mentioned in 15 of 197 complaints (8%)
- Totally integrated: mentioned in 13 of 197 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2007 Dodge Caliber at $1,300, and half of them between $1,250 and $1,400.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 172 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 197 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 an injury.
Dodge Caliber electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% | 61,074 |
| 2011 Caliber | 24 | 15% | 39,000 |
| 2010 Caliber | 32 | 20% | 76,324 |
| 2009 Caliber | 23 | 10% | 57,957 |
| 2008 Caliber | 58 | 16% | 82,250 |
| 2007 Caliber | 197 | 22% | 91,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2007 Dodge Caliber. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the ECU had been hacked. While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the brakes applied without application, but I was able to move to the right lane. The vehicle was able to pull over safely, and it stalled. While parking with the foot on…
The air bag light and sound are going off without any collision or accident type. Just randomly started going off. Airbags have never been deployed and goes off with or without weight on the seats.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Calibers have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 197 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Dodge Caliber (22% of the 884 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Caliber electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 91,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,250 and $1,400), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “power module”, in 23 of 197 complaints, followed by “low beam” (20).
Other 2007 Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (255)
- Structure problems (158)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (104)
- Steering problems (98)
- Exterior Lighting problems (93)
- Power Train problems (80)
- Engine problems (59)
See all 2007 Dodge Caliber problems or electrical system problems across all Caliber years.