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When problems were reported
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747 reports with mileage · 137 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 255 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 197 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 158 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
54 crash reports18 fire reports28 injury reports
What owners actually said
884 reports
89,000 miles · Apr 1, 2018
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING THE 2007 DODGE CALIBER, IT SUDDENLY JERKS AND DOWN SHIFTS AND RPMS SEEM TO SKY ROCKET, THE LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL ILLUMINATES AND IT DROPS SPEED AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE OVER 30 MPH MAX, IT TENDS TO DO THIS ON HILLS OR AFTER YOU HAVE TO BRAKE SLIGHTLY FOR ANY REASON AND THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN TO MAINT…
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"TAKATA RECALL" WHILE DRIVING THE 2007 DODGE CALIBER, IT SUDDENLY JERKS AND DOWN SHIFTS AND RPMS SEEM TO SKY ROCKET, THE LIGHTNING BOLT SYMBOL ILLUMINATES AND IT DROPS SPEED AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE OVER 30 MPH MAX, IT TENDS TO DO THIS ON HILLS OR AFTER YOU HAVE TO BRAKE SLIGHTLY FOR ANY REASON AND THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR TO GET UP A HILL. NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TAKE IT EASY ON THE ACCELERATION OR HOW HARD YOU PUSH IT, IT DOESN'T HELP AFTER IT GOES INTO THIS SLOW MODE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMAL AGAIN IS TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, PUT IT IN PARK, TURN IT OFF AND THEN WAIT AND RESTART IT AGAIN, SOME TIMES IT HAS TAKEN UP TO 5 TIMES OR TRYING TO RESTART IT BEFORE IT FINALLY RESTARTS. THIS VEHICLE CARRIES CHILDREN IN IT EVERY DAY, AND IT HAS BECAME VERY UNSAFE TO OPERATE, HAVING A GREAT CHANCE OF BEING REARENDED OR HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE SIDE DUE TO LOSS OF POWER UNEXPECTEDLY
NHTSA ODI #11082335
98,000 miles · Mar 17, 2018
Structure
THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. TOOK IT TO GET LOOKED AT TO SEE WHY. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A RUSTED OUT ENGINE CRADLE. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE SWAY BAR MOUNT WAS RUSTED AND GONE. THE CRADLE SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON IT. IF NOT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND SEE WHY AND IF THEY WOULD REPLACE IT. IT HA…
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THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. TOOK IT TO GET LOOKED AT TO SEE WHY. IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A RUSTED OUT ENGINE CRADLE. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE SWAY BAR MOUNT WAS RUSTED AND GONE. THE CRADLE SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON IT. IF NOT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND SEE WHY AND IF THEY WOULD REPLACE IT. IT HAS ALSO HAPPEN TO OTHER MODELS OF DODGE CARS AND JEEPS THAT USE THIS SAME PART. IT IS UNSAFE AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER SAID THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT HAD EXPIRED FOR OUR CAR. THEY HAVE SENT ME NO NOTIFICATION THAT IT HAD THIS WARRANTY OR WE WOULD HAVE HAD IT FIXED BEFORE WE FOUND OUT ON OUR OWN. THIS WARRANTY SHOULD NOT EXPIRE AS THEY HAD USED FAULTY MATERIAL AND KNOW ALL ABOUT IT.
NHTSA ODI #11079997
89,000 miles · Mar 16, 2018
Structure
WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK CAME UP TO THE LIGHT AT PONTIAC TRAIL AND 10 MILE I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS WHAT SOUNDED LIKE METAL SCRAPPING AGAINST METAL AND A LOUD THUMP. LATER I MADE IT TO WORK ON NOVI ROAD BETWEEN 10 MILE AND GRAND RIVER I LOOKED BEHIND THE DRIVER WHEEL AND SAW THAT THE K FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AN…
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WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK CAME UP TO THE LIGHT AT PONTIAC TRAIL AND 10 MILE I PUT ON THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS WHAT SOUNDED LIKE METAL SCRAPPING AGAINST METAL AND A LOUD THUMP. LATER I MADE IT TO WORK ON NOVI ROAD BETWEEN 10 MILE AND GRAND RIVER I LOOKED BEHIND THE DRIVER WHEEL AND SAW THAT THE K FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND WHAT I THINK IS A STABILITY BAR IS BEING PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME. I HAVEN'T DROVE MY VEHICLE IN TWO DAYS BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE.
NHTSA ODI #11079724
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
91,973 miles · Mar 9, 2018
Suspension
MY COLLAGE AGE DAUGHTERS CALIBER STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN DRIVING. WE TOOK IT TO OUR GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CROSSMEMBER WAS RUSTED OUT. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE SEEN HERE THAT IS THE CASE. I REALLY BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR. I JU…
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MY COLLAGE AGE DAUGHTERS CALIBER STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN DRIVING. WE TOOK IT TO OUR GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CROSSMEMBER WAS RUSTED OUT. I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE SEEN HERE THAT IS THE CASE. I REALLY BELIEVE THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR. I JUST SPENT $1280.00 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM NOT COUNTING THE DANGER IT PUT MY DAUGHTER IN. NOT A HAPPY DAD!!!!
NHTSA ODI #11078322
154,000 miles · Feb 27, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 65 MPH TO 5 MPH, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE UNTIL MINUTES LATER. THE CONTACT …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 65 MPH TO 5 MPH, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE UNTIL MINUTES LATER. THE CONTACT CALLED JOHN ELWAY CHRYSLER AT 970-281-4687 AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
NHTSA ODI #11075193
130,000 miles · Feb 15, 2018
SuspensionCrash
FRONT END SUSPENSION
NHTSA ODI #11073039
129,000 miles · Feb 14, 2018
Power Train
WONT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. WONT GO GO OVER 30 MPH SOMETIMES. NO POWER.
NHTSA ODI #11072978
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2018
Structure
MY CALIBER ONLY HAS 56271 MILES ON IT. WAS IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE TO DAY AND WAS ADVISED "FRONT SIB-FRAME VERY RUSTY AND HAS SEVERAL HOLES IN FRAME ". WAS TOLD IT WILL COST ABOUT $800.00. I THINK I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF A ISSUE ON THIS. LOT OF THE REPORTS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS, THE CARS HAD A LOT MORE MILES ON THIS ISSUE. …
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MY CALIBER ONLY HAS 56271 MILES ON IT. WAS IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE TO DAY AND WAS ADVISED "FRONT SIB-FRAME VERY RUSTY AND HAS SEVERAL HOLES IN FRAME ". WAS TOLD IT WILL COST ABOUT $800.00. I THINK I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF A ISSUE ON THIS. LOT OF THE REPORTS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS, THE CARS HAD A LOT MORE MILES ON THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11067109
213,000 miles · Feb 1, 2018
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CROSSMEMBER BECAME RUSTED AND THE SUSPENSION AREA MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. GOODWIN BROTHERS AUTOMOBILE CO. IN NEW CASTLE, INDIANA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CROSSMEMBER BECAME RUSTED AND THE SUSPENSION AREA MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. GOODWIN BROTHERS AUTOMOBILE CO. IN NEW CASTLE, INDIANA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 213,000.
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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