2007 Dodge Caliber Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,850 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle control” (20% of reports).
- 104vehicle speed control complaints
- 76,850median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 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.
- Throttle control: mentioned in 21 of 104 complaints (20%)
- Pedal stuck: mentioned in 7 of 104 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 104 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge Caliber vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 7 | 14% | 38,000 |
| 2011 Caliber | 21 | 13% | 84,500 |
| 2010 Caliber | 18 | 11% | 77,700 |
| 2009 Caliber | 10 | 4% | 70,500 |
| 2008 Caliber | 27 | 8% | 69,123 |
| 2007 Caliber | 104 | 12% | 76,850 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge caliber and jeep compass passenger vehicles manufactured from march 7 through may 19, 2006. The pivot bushings in vehicles with oversized accelerator pedal bearing pockets may become dislodged and potentially cause the accelerator pedal to bind or stick.
Risk: Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace all affected accelerator pedal assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
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 received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V234000 (Vehicle Speed Control) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
My car was slow to accelerate, and sounded like the engine was over-revving. The engine stalled several times, and the car itself was shaking, while driving at a moderate speed level, which I feared would have caused an accident, because it was sudden. The service warning light appeared. I had the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Calibers have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2007 Dodge Caliber (12% 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 76,850 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle control”, in 21 of 104 complaints, followed by “pedal stuck” (7).
Other 2007 Dodge Caliber problems
- Suspension problems (255)
- Electrical System problems (197)
- Structure problems (158)
- Steering problems (98)
- Exterior Lighting problems (93)
- Power Train problems (80)
- Engine problems (59)
See all 2007 Dodge Caliber problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Caliber years.