NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
98 reportsClear category filter144,061 miles · May 26, 2019
EngineSteeringSuspension
HAD CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT END, AS I WAS INSPECTING NOTICED THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SEVERELY RUSTED WITH HOLES. DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. ALSO FOUND A CAMPAIGN FROM DODGE STATING THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON BOTH THE REAR AND FRONT SUBFRAMES/CROSS MEMBERS. I HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE REAR. I CONTAC…
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HAD CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT END, AS I WAS INSPECTING NOTICED THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SEVERELY RUSTED WITH HOLES. DID A GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. ALSO FOUND A CAMPAIGN FROM DODGE STATING THERE WAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON BOTH THE REAR AND FRONT SUBFRAMES/CROSS MEMBERS. I HAD ALREADY REPLACED THE REAR. I CONTACTED DODGE AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO LONGER ANY CAMPAIGNS OR RECALLS THAT ARE ACTIVE FOR MY CALIBER. I STATED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED BEYOND ITS LIFE AND MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 145K MILES. I ALSO ASKED IF THEY WOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN ITS REPAIR AS IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THEY REPLIED WITH, SINCE ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXPIRED AND NO RECALLS ARE IN EFFECT, THEY WOULD NOT HELP OR PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE WITH ANY REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #11210095
98,000 miles · Nov 14, 2018
SteeringStructureSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SECTION OF THE SUBFRAME EXPERIENCED SEVERE RUST AND CORR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SECTION OF THE SUBFRAME EXPERIENCED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA ODI #11151405
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2018
Power TrainSteeringSuspension
I BOUGHT A 2007 DODGE CALIBER FROM A YOUNG MAN COME TO FIND OUT HE ONLY PAID $325 OFF OF A CAR LOT HE HAS A DEALERS LICENSE AND HE WAS THE ONLY OWNER BEFORE ME AND DID NOT TELL ME ABOUT THE STRUTS, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM ALSO HAS BAD SENSORS ( GAS, ENGINE COOLANT AND PCM INTERNAL SENSORS) SOLD THE CAR KNOWINGLY AND DID NOT G…
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I BOUGHT A 2007 DODGE CALIBER FROM A YOUNG MAN COME TO FIND OUT HE ONLY PAID $325 OFF OF A CAR LOT HE HAS A DEALERS LICENSE AND HE WAS THE ONLY OWNER BEFORE ME AND DID NOT TELL ME ABOUT THE STRUTS, THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM ALSO HAS BAD SENSORS ( GAS, ENGINE COOLANT AND PCM INTERNAL SENSORS) SOLD THE CAR KNOWINGLY AND DID NOT GET THE RECALLS DONE WHEN NEEDED I NEED SOMETHING DONE I HAVE FIVE CHILDREN AND ONE GRANDCHILD WHO ARE AT RISK ME DRIVING AND HAVING A WRECK. I DO NOT HAVE A DOCUMENT ABOUT MY STRUTS BUT I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT BY SEVERAL MECHANICS
NHTSA ODI #11138836
151,909 miles · Sep 5, 2018
SteeringStructureSuspension
FRONT AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS AS PER X58 AND REVISION X59 RUSTED NOTICE SENT JULY 14TH 2014 TO HAVE INSPECTED FOR RUST DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND FOUND NO RUST REINSPECTED AUGUST 23 2018 RUST FOUND DEALERSHIP STATED OUT OF EXTENDED WARRANTY X58 NO GOODWILL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE CAUSE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRATION.
NHTSA ODI #11124605
150,000 miles · Jun 2, 2018
SteeringStructureSuspension
I WAS CHANGING THE OIL OF MY WIFE 2007 DODGE CALIBER WHEN I LOOKED OVER AND SAW THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETELY ALMOST COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH THE MIDDLE PORTION OF IT. A DAY PRIOR MY WIFE MENTIONED THAT THE CAR WAS DRIVING A LITTLE WEIRD. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR MY WIFE AND OTHER MOTORIST IF IT…
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I WAS CHANGING THE OIL OF MY WIFE 2007 DODGE CALIBER WHEN I LOOKED OVER AND SAW THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETELY ALMOST COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH THE MIDDLE PORTION OF IT. A DAY PRIOR MY WIFE MENTIONED THAT THE CAR WAS DRIVING A LITTLE WEIRD. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR MY WIFE AND OTHER MOTORIST IF IT FAILED ON THE PUBLIC ROADS.
NHTSA ODI #11099310
130,000 miles · Apr 27, 2018
SteeringSuspensionCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (CANANDAIGUA CHRYSLER DODG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (CANANDAIGUA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP, 2591 ROCHESTER RD, CANANDAIGUA, NY 14424) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL ARM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE CRASH; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. *SEE VOQ 11090513*
NHTSA ODI #11090509
131,000 miles · Apr 23, 2018
SteeringStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED RUST ON THE CROSSMEMBER. THE VEHICLE W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED RUST ON THE CROSSMEMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
NHTSA ODI #11089701
162,000 miles · Mar 9, 2018
SteeringSuspension
I HAVE REPLACED BOTH FRONT STRUTS BOTH SWAY BAR LINKS PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BUSHINGS (BALL JOINTS) STILL HERE SOMETHING HITTING AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR GOES WHERE IT WANTS IN STEERING GOES INTO OTHER LANES TO ONCOMING VEHICLES HAVE TO PULL BACK ONTO MY LANE LIKE IT LOOSES STEERING
NHTSA ODI #11078401
42,000 miles · Jan 26, 2018
SteeringSuspension
SUB FRAME RUST ON 42,000 MILE CAR, WILL NOT PASS PA STATE INSPECTION. STEERING RACK NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO SUB FRAME. CAR STEERS ERRATICALLY
NHTSA ODI #11065020
130 miles · Sep 16, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
MY CAR HORN, LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK AND THE CAR WILL NOT START THE CAR STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AND MY LIGHTS WHEN OFF. NOW THE CAR DOES NOT TURN ON AT ALL AFTER GETTING A TOW TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE STATED THAT MY POWER TRAIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE RE PROGRAM BUT HE COULD NOT DO IT SO I HAD TO GET ANOTHER TOW TRUCK TO…
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MY CAR HORN, LIGHTS, POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK AND THE CAR WILL NOT START THE CAR STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING AND MY LIGHTS WHEN OFF. NOW THE CAR DOES NOT TURN ON AT ALL AFTER GETTING A TOW TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE STATED THAT MY POWER TRAIN MODULE NEEDED TO BE RE PROGRAM BUT HE COULD NOT DO IT SO I HAD TO GET ANOTHER TOW TRUCK TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHICH TOLD ME I HAVE TO REPLACE MY TIPM @ $1700. PLUS TAX. TOO EXPENSIVE THIS S/B COVER BY DODGE THIS WAS SCARY FOR MY CAR TO STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING I COULD HAVE KILL MYSELF AND SOMEONE ELSE I ALREADY PAID OVER $200. IN TOW TRUCKS
NHTSA ODI #11023806
Official recalls
4Dec 21, 2017
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.
Jun 3, 2010
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.
May 7, 2007
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.
Dec 29, 2006
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 ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE10012 · Sticking Accelerator Pedal
Opened Apr 29, 2010 · Closed Aug 26, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
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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