MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT TODAY IN HER 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT. SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE SLID ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF HER AND SHE HIT THE SIDE OF THAT TRUCK WITH THE FRONT OF HER CAR. IT DONE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DAMAGE. IT BUSTED THE FRONT CLIP OFF THE CAR AND YOU COULD SEE THE METAL BUMPER BEHIN…
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MY WIFE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT TODAY IN HER 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT. SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE SLID ACROSS THE ROAD IN FRONT OF HER AND SHE HIT THE SIDE OF THAT TRUCK WITH THE FRONT OF HER CAR. IT DONE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DAMAGE. IT BUSTED THE FRONT CLIP OFF THE CAR AND YOU COULD SEE THE METAL BUMPER BEHIND THE FRONT CLIP WHICH WAS SEVERELY BENT TOWARD THE ENGINE AND DID BUST THE RADIATOR BUT NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT HAPPENED. SHE DID RECIPE SOME BRUISING ON HER NECK AND SHOULDER FROM THE SEATBELT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10407048
42,000 miles · Jun 10, 2011
Air BagsSeat Belts
MY PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RANDOMLY DISARMS AND MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT COMES UNDONE OFTEN. SOMETIME TAKES 2-3 TIMES OF TRYING TO FASTEN SEAT BELT TO GET IT TO SECURE. CRUISE CONTROL HAS ALSO GONE OUT. LOVE MY CAR, BUT NOT HAPPY WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS POPPING UP. IT IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10405879
41,000 miles · Mar 1, 2011
Air BagsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL AND THE DRIVER WAS INJURED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE WEARING THIER SAFETY BELTS AND BOTH WERE INJURED BY THE SAFETY BELTS WITH LARGE DEEP CON…
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL AND THE DRIVER WAS INJURED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE WEARING THIER SAFETY BELTS AND BOTH WERE INJURED BY THE SAFETY BELTS WITH LARGE DEEP CONTUSIONS AND BRUISES.
NHTSA ODI #10387288
88,601 miles · Jun 15, 2010
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10336393
50,000 miles · May 12, 2010
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE HIGHWAY PATROL …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. THE HIGHWAY PATROL ARRIVED ON SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED ACCORDINGLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50,000
NHTSA ODI #10330192
70,000 miles · Mar 31, 2010
Air Bags
I PURCHASED A 2007 DODGE CALIBER I LATE SPET OF 2007 AND TE CAR WAS IN FACT USED AND CHECKED BY MECHANICS PRIOR TO SELL. MY FIRST PRBLEMS STARTED WHEN THE STRUTS ON THE VECHILE STARTED TO LEAK CAUSING SEVERAL BRAKE JOBS TOB NEEDED BECAUSE THE MECHANICS AT DODGE FAILED TO REALIZE THAT THIS LEAKAGE WAS CAUSING DAMAGE TOMY PADS.. …
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I PURCHASED A 2007 DODGE CALIBER I LATE SPET OF 2007 AND TE CAR WAS IN FACT USED AND CHECKED BY MECHANICS PRIOR TO SELL. MY FIRST PRBLEMS STARTED WHEN THE STRUTS ON THE VECHILE STARTED TO LEAK CAUSING SEVERAL BRAKE JOBS TOB NEEDED BECAUSE THE MECHANICS AT DODGE FAILED TO REALIZE THAT THIS LEAKAGE WAS CAUSING DAMAGE TOMY PADS.. ON MARCH 30 2010 WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60MPH ON A POORLY LIGHTED ROAD, I ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A OBJECT IN THE ROAD AND UPON MOVING INTO THE OTHER LANE THE CAR BEGAN TO SPIN OUT AND THE CAR ROLLED OVER, MY CAR CLEARED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC AND AT LEAST 50 FEET OF MEDIAN BEFORE IT STOPPED ROLLING RIGHTBFRE HITTING SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC-- A BLESSNG -- AND AS I TURND OVER AND OVER MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, EVER I HAD ON PREVIOUS OCCASION BROUGHT TO DODGE ATTETION THAT MY AIRBAG SENSOR GOES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY ON THE PASSANGER SIDE AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR WHICH DID NOT FIX ANYTHING, MY CAR IS TOTALEDAN MY AIR BAGS DONT GO OFF. UNACCEPTABLE
NHTSA ODI #10323262
18,000 miles · Feb 17, 2010
Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. IF THERE WAS A CRASH THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. IF THERE WAS A CRASH THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THEY HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE AIR BAGS AND THE CLOCK SPRING PREVIOUSLY BUT THE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
NHTSA ODI #10311272
68,000 miles · Apr 29, 2009
Air BagsCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID AN ANIMAL IN THE ROAD. ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID TO THE RIGHT. SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO AVOID STRIKING THE EMBANKMENT, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE, THE CONTACT SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID AN ANIMAL IN THE ROAD. ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID TO THE RIGHT. SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO AVOID STRIKING THE EMBANKMENT, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SKID. SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL AGAIN, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER ONCE BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND COULD POSSIBLY BE DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,000.
NHTSA ODI #10267200
38,082 miles · Jul 7, 2008
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ANSWER A CELL PHONE CALL AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, AND NECK. THE FAILURE A…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ANSWER A CELL PHONE CALL AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, AND NECK. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 38,082. UPDATED 09/04/08 *BF UPDATED 09/09/08. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10233378
17,000 miles · Jul 25, 2007
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CRASH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED A WHIPLASH.…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CRASH CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED A WHIPLASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AS OF JULY 25, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17,000.
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of June 3, 2010, Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 25,265 model year 2007 Dodge Caliber vehicles and 71 model year 2007 Jeep Compass vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2006 through May 19, 2006.The recall will remedy a defect in the accelerator pedal assembly (accelerator pedal) of the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system that can cause the accelerator pedal to stick in an open position and not return to the idle position when released.As stated in the opening resume, the subject vehicles (Caliber) are equipped with an ETC accelerator pedal manufactured by the CTS Corporation, the same supplier of the ETC accelerator pedal used in the recently recalled Toyota vehicles.The ETC accelerator pedal used in Caliber and Compass vehicles is not the same as those used in the recalled Toyota vehicles.They are of a different design, were manufactured using different tooling, and fail in a different manner.According to Chrysler and CTS, oversized bearing pockets in the ETC accelerator pedal housing of the Caliber and Compass vehicles allows the accelerator pedal pivot shaft bearings to dislodge from the housing.If this occurs, the accelerator pedal can stick in an open position (i.e., fails to return to the closed position) or be slow to return.Chrysler's DIR notes that the subject vehicles are equipped with Smart Brake Technology and contends that the impact of a binding or sticking accelerator pedal can be negated by its Smart Brake system.In Chrysler's view, the system enables the brake pedal input to override the throttle control system and safely depower the vehicle and minimizes the potential for safety consequences resulting from the defect in the accelerator pedal.Further, Chrysler states, as a result of the presence of this technology, Chrysler Group LLC has concluded that the condition described in this report does not present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.ODI does not concur with Chrysler's position that the Smart Brake technology employed in the subject vehicles eliminates unreasonable risks to safety stemming from the ETC accelerator pedal defect.Aside from the fact that the technology is applicable only to situations where the brake pedal is activated, the Smart Brake system implemented in the subject vehicles will override a stuck throttle under a discrete set of conditions.Because driver behaviors (e.g., kicking at the accelerator pedal to dislodge it, or pumping the brake pedal instead of steady application) may delay or prevent activation of the Smart Brake system in the subject vehicles, ODI believes that this Smart Brake system does not totally eliminate unreasonable risks to safety posed by this defect or the necessity of a safety recall in this case.See Safety Recall file 10V-234 for recall details.
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