2007 Dodge Caliber Structure Problems
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 109,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “sub frame” (17% of reports).
- 158structure complaints
- 109,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 15%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.
- Sub frame: mentioned in 27 of 158 complaints (17%)
- Subframe rusted: mentioned in 12 of 158 complaints (8%)
- Engine cradle: mentioned in 12 of 158 complaints (8%)
- Cross member: mentioned in 10 of 158 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2007 Dodge Caliber at $1,300, and half of them between $1,300 and $1,550.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2019), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 134 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 158 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge Caliber structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 6 | 12% | 100,258 |
| 2011 Caliber | 21 | 13% | 119,000 |
| 2010 Caliber | 10 | 6% | 88,116 |
| 2009 Caliber | 49 | 21% | 92,163 |
| 2008 Caliber | 87 | 24% | 107,000 |
| 2007 Caliber | 158 | 18% | 109,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
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…
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 contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while it was raining, there was water entering through the sunroof and doors into the vehicle. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated that there were no related recalls for the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Calibers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 158 owner complaints about structure for the 2007 Dodge Caliber (18% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 109,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,300 and $1,550), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “sub frame”, in 27 of 158 complaints, followed by “subframe rusted” (12).
Other 2007 Dodge Caliber problems
See all 2007 Dodge Caliber problems or structure problems across all Caliber years.