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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
820–25K
9925–50K
14450–75K
14575–100K
192100–150K
85150K+
747 reports with mileage · 137 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 2016
Structure
YESTERDAY I HAD MY CAR CHECKED FOR A LEAK. THIS WAS FIXED AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED THROUGH. THEY HAD ME LOOK AT THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I SAW. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR, IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT WITH SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE CHECKS TAKEN. THIS IS ALSO VERY FRUSTRATING …
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YESTERDAY I HAD MY CAR CHECKED FOR A LEAK. THIS WAS FIXED AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY ENGINE CRADLE IS RUSTED THROUGH. THEY HAD ME LOOK AT THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I SAW. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR, IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGE KEPT WITH SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE CHECKS TAKEN. THIS IS ALSO VERY FRUSTRATING TO ME AS I JUST HAD MY CAR FIXED (NEW MANIFOLD ALONG WITH VALVES, GASKETS, O-RINGS, OIL CHANGE, RADIATOR CAP AND RADIATOR FLUSHED AND RE-FILLED) BY A DODGE MECHANIC AND WAS NOT INFORMED ABOUT THIS. THE CAR WAS SEEN AT DODGE IN FEBRUARY (RE-CHECKED IN MARCH AND APRIL) THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER MECHANIC IN JUNE. THANKFULLY I TOOK THE CAR SOMEWHERE ELSE OR I MIGHT HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT, MALFUNCTION OR OTHER ISSUE. HOW DO I GET THIS ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF...IT SHOULD NOT HAVE RUSTED OUT LIKE IT DID. NOT WITH THE KIND OF CARE I GIVE TO MY CARS.
NHTSA ODI #10874732
147,829 miles · Jun 5, 2016
Structure
MY 2007 CALIBER IS PARKED I WILL NOT DRIVE IT BECAUSE THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT SO BAD IT IS NOT SAFE FOR ME AND MY KIDS. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME TO NOT DRIVE. THIS CAR IS NOT EVEN 10 YEARS OLD IT DEFINITELY SHOULD NOT BE RUSTED LIKE THAT! VERY DISAPPOINTING.
NHTSA ODI #10872566
116,000 miles · May 27, 2016
Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
NHTSA ODI #10871226
154,000 miles · May 23, 2016
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A POLICE LOT. THE MANUFACTU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD, NECK, AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A POLICE LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10870357
87,476 miles · May 13, 2016
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,476.
NHTSA ODI #10864795
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2016
Structure
REAR SUBFRAME IS ROTTING AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. LICENSE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10864336
92,000 miles · May 2, 2016
Structure
THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER ON THIS CAR HAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION CAUSING A LARGE HOLE AND LOSS OF INTEGRITY BASED ON A DEALER INSPECTION. IT HAS NOT ACTUALLY FAILED AT THIS TIME. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST FROM THE DEALER IS $1209 INCLUDING $665 FOR A REPLACEMENT CROSS MEMBER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS STATED TO ME THAT THIS IS NOT COVERE…
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THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER ON THIS CAR HAS SIGNIFICANT CORROSION CAUSING A LARGE HOLE AND LOSS OF INTEGRITY BASED ON A DEALER INSPECTION. IT HAS NOT ACTUALLY FAILED AT THIS TIME. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST FROM THE DEALER IS $1209 INCLUDING $665 FOR A REPLACEMENT CROSS MEMBER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS STATED TO ME THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CANADA. I OWN ANOTHER 2007 CALIBER AND THIS SAME PROBLEM WAS ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART. A LETTER WAS SENT REQUESTING THAT I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE DEALER RECENTLY COMPLETED THE REPAIR ON THAT VEHICLE AT NO COST TO ME.
NHTSA ODI #10862511
93,000 miles · Apr 25, 2016
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
NHTSA ODI #10861186
124,531 miles · Apr 24, 2016
Power Train
CAR GOES IN TO LIMP MODE DO TO TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY
NHTSA ODI #10861154
Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2016
Structure
I NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS MAKING CRUNCHING AND POPPING NOISES WHEN I TURNED SO I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC, WHO TOLD ME THAT MY CROSSMEMBER UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED REPLACED. AND TO NOT DRIVE IT UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
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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