2007 Dodge Caliber Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “limp mode” (8% of reports).
- 80power train complaints
- 76,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%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.
- Limp mode: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Control module: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Transmission temp: mentioned in 5 of 80 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2007 Dodge Caliber at $1,200, and half of them between $1,050 and $4,500.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2015), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Dodge Caliber power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% | 8,000 |
| 2011 Caliber | 17 | 10% | 67,000 |
| 2010 Caliber | 17 | 11% | 80,000 |
| 2009 Caliber | 64 | 28% | 67,800 |
| 2008 Caliber | 37 | 10% | 88,250 |
| 2007 Caliber | 80 | 9% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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…
I was informed on 09/29/2025 by my Chrysler dealer that a second critical component of my 2007 Caliber frame had rusted to the point that it broke. The first critical component was reported in my complaint tracking number 11459461 submitted on 04/03/2022. The component in that filing was the engine…
Started hearing a loud banging noise whenever i would hit a bump or turn left coming from drivers side tire. after getting home, i checked and the entire subframe is rusted out.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Calibers have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about power train for the 2007 Dodge Caliber (9% 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 76,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $1,050 and $4,500), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “limp mode”, in 6 of 80 complaints, followed by “throttle body” (6).
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)
- Engine problems (59)
See all 2007 Dodge Caliber problems or power train problems across all Caliber years.