2007 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,318 miles.
- 59engine complaints
- 92,318median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 59 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Caliber engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% | 86,012 |
| 2011 Caliber | 26 | 16% | 63,500 |
| 2010 Caliber | 20 | 13% | 71,020 |
| 2009 Caliber | 22 | 9% | 117,000 |
| 2008 Caliber | 43 | 12% | 89,789 |
| 2007 Caliber | 59 | 7% | 92,318 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
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…
This is a follow up to complaint #11459461 filed on 4/3/22 at 9:16:43am. I was not able to send documents at that time. Documents included relate to follow up on complaint #11591104. First pdf file: pages 1-4 Service bulletin from Chrysler - my model year not included; pages 5-7 service invoice and…
The engine cradle has rusted through. I understand that there has been recalls in particular states to repair this issue on this model of car. I have replaced struts and all drive train with all new parts and the slamming is still present. Repair shop identified the engine cradle after removing and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Calibers have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Dodge Caliber (7% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,318 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2007 Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (255)
- Electrical System problems (197)
- Structure problems (158)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (104)
- Steering problems (98)
- Exterior Lighting problems (93)
- Power Train problems (80)
See all 2007 Dodge Caliber problems or engine problems across all Caliber years.