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2007 Dodge Caliber Awd problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (14) · Vehicle Speed Control (12) · Suspension:front (6)

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 13 complaints 13 <25k 25–50k miles: 12 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 13 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 12 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 8 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 2 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 4 complaints 150k+

64 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

74
Complaints
0
Recalls
17
Service bulletins
3
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (17)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2019-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 87,000 mi

“when car is filled up to full it will smell like raw fuel in the car and it will stall numerous times while driving down the road.…”

2019-03-26 · Suspension · 74,900 mi

“this is the 2nd complaint i filled with chrysler corp. thru nhtsa concerning this issue, 1st complaint was #11186050 concerning the rear cross members/rear axle cradle rotting out (chrysler action 23-012-14 this action extended the warranty to 10 years). i found out about this action thru talking with a friend who went thru this same issue. chrysle…”

2019-03-12 · Suspension · 74,900 mi

“while driving this vehicle i heard a noise from the rear of vehicle, i took the car to a garage, the mechanic checked it then called me ' not to drive it ' that the rear axle/suspension cradle was rotted out. i contacted a chrysler dealer and they told me that chrysler corporation extended the warranty due to this issue for 10 years which ended in …”

2018-12-23 · Unknown Or Other

“rear crossmember subframe rusted and broken causing driveshaft and the rear differential to shift during acceleration. noticed a thumbing sound when driving on local city street at approximately 25 mph on dec. 12, 2018.…”

2018-08-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 78,000 mi

“this vehicle's engine will stall multiple times after the fuel tank has been filled to capacity. the stalls occur while idling, and/or when driving and they can happen without warning while in the middle of traffic or in the middle of a turn. this is a well documented problem within online forums (including youtube) regarding this model of vehicle.…”

2018-07-21 · Unknown Or Other · 86,000 mi

“my daughter bought a used 2007 dodge caliber with 83,493 miles on it in 2016. in 2018 the car became very unstable and found the cross structure in the rear was so corroded and rusted it cracked in half. she, i, and others could have been killed. and i see now 100's of others that has the same problem. what do we do about this? eat $5,000.00 ?…”

2018-04-30 · Vehicle Speed Control · 174,000 mi

“the first time my throttle control lamp lit up, i had just gotten off of the highway, went through mcdonald's drive thru and came to a stop...the light came on, the engine started to race and shake and i had no acceleration ability. the car did move without the gas pedal when i took my foot off the break. i moved to a safe location and call aaa. af…”

2018-04-17 · Engine · 172,227 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber awd. while driving 40 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic replaced the alternator; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken t…”

2018-02-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 56,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber awd. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started to lose power and acceleration. the vehicle also hesitated. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed replacement. the dealer was not contacted. the contact also stated that t…”

2018-01-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“needed to replace the fuel tank and purge solenoid as the car kept stalling after i'd put gas in the car when i'd leave the gas station. very unsafe as i'd be at a red light right after putting in gas and would stall. after about 15 minutes of driving consistently the car would drive fine.…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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