Model year
2007 Dodge Caliber
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 884 complaints for the 2007 Dodge Caliber (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 74 complaints under CALIBER AWD. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION (204), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (188), STRUCTURE:BODY (104). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 884 complaints
- 2008 360 complaints
- 2009 232 complaints
- 2010 157 complaints
- 2011 165 complaints
- 2012 49 complaints
Recalls
17V824000 · Dec 21, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: These extinguishers…
10V234000 · Jun 3, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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…
07V196000 · May 7, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
06V493000 · Dec 29, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Complaints
884 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 54, fire flag on 18, injury field 38, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CALIBER AWD | 0 | 74 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE10012 | Sticking Accelerator Pedal · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | Apr 29, 2010 | Aug 26, 2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliber · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Caliber · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Caliber · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Caliber · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Caliber · 2.4L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Dodge Caliber at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.