2007 Dodge Caliber AWD problems & reliability
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 26 | 35% |
| Electrical System → | 13 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 18% |
| Structure → | 12 | 16% |
| Engine | 8 | 11% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 9% |
| Unknown OR Other | 6 | 8% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 24 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 64 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 68,500 miles (middle 50% between 30,000 and 97,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“When car is filled up to full it will smell like raw fuel in the car and it will stall numerous times while driving down the road.”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jul 19, 2019
“This is the 2nd complaint I filled with chrysler corp. Thru nhtsa concerning this issue, 1st complaint was #11186050 concerning the rear cross members/rear axle cradle rotting out (chrysler action 23-012-14 this action extended the warranty to 10 years). I found out about this action thru talking with a friend who…”
Suspension · filed Mar 26, 2019
“While driving this vehicle I heard a noise from the rear of vehicle, I took the car to a garage, the mechanic checked it then called me ' not to drive it ' that the rear axle/suspension cradle was rotted out. I contacted a chrysler dealer and they told me that chrysler corporation extended the warranty due to this…”
Suspension · filed Mar 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Sticking Accelerator Pedal
Preliminary Evaluation PE10012 · opened Apr 29, 2010 · closed Aug 26, 2010 · led to recall 10V234000
Technical service bulletins
17 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD. The 10 most recent:
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 68,500 miles — worth a pre-purchase inspection if the car is near that mileage.