Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Caliber
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 884 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V234000 STICKING OR BINDING ACCELERATOR PEDALS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V196000 REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V493000 ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 255 complaints
- Electrical System 197 complaints
- Structure 158 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 104 complaints
- Steering 98 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 93 complaints
Of the 884 complaints on file, 54 report a crash and 18 a fire; across all 884 complaints, owners report 38 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Dodge Caliber experiences several issues affecting its reliability, including common suspension and electrical system failures. It has numerous suspension-related complaints and multiple recalls, underscoring potential safety and operational concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| braking system | 70,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| accelerator pedal | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system service
- Suspension inspection
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Electrical shorts or malfunctions
- Brake pedal response issues
- Sticking accelerator pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Caliber at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.