2007 Dodge Caliber Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,016 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joints” (23% of reports).
- 255suspension complaints
- 75,016median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%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.
- Ball joints: mentioned in 58 of 255 complaints (23%)
- Control arms: mentioned in 38 of 255 complaints (15%)
- Front end: mentioned in 38 of 255 complaints (15%)
- Tie rods: mentioned in 26 of 255 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2007 Dodge Caliber at $1,500, and half of them between $830 and $1,650.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2018), 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 suspension problems happen?
Based on 207 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 255 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Dodge Caliber suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% | 92,516 |
| 2011 Caliber | 30 | 18% | 93,500 |
| 2010 Caliber | 26 | 17% | 105,000 |
| 2009 Caliber | 61 | 26% | 85,251 |
| 2008 Caliber | 113 | 31% | 101,000 |
| 2007 Caliber | 255 | 29% | 75,016 |
| 2006 Caliber | 1 | 100% | 66,836 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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 at a gas station and attempted to leave the lot and the cradle and/or attached parts broke into, rendering the car undrivable.
My car is at 69739 miles and the control arms and the front and rear subframe is rotted out
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Calibers have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 255 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Dodge Caliber (29% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,016 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $830 and $1,650), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joints”, in 58 of 255 complaints, followed by “control arms” (38).
Other 2007 Dodge Caliber problems
- Electrical System problems (197)
- 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 suspension problems across all Caliber years.