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2007 Dodge Caliber AWD Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD logged 74 NHTSA complaints, ranking as the worse of the 2 model years with data, with a complaint index of 100 versus 0 for 2008. Suspension, wheels and tires make up 42% of complaints, followed by engine issues at 31%.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 2 Caliber AWD years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
74
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
—
no alternative with data

Top 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires31 (42%)
  2. Engine23 (31%)
  3. Electrical System14 (19%)
  4. Structure & Body14 (19%)
  5. Fuel System10 (14%)
  6. Brakes6 (8%)
  7. Other6 (8%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain5 (7%)
  9. Steering3 (4%)
  10. Airbags2 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Tires reportedly cupped and became loud starting around 25,000 miles, with owners saying dealers blamed rotation instead of the tires.
  • Some owners reported the engine losing power or failing to accelerate after the check engine light came on, tracing back to a cam speed sensor.
  • Drivers described the vehicle overheating and refusing to go past 10 mph, in one case requiring a full transmission replacement.
  • Owners reported hazard lights turning on and blinking on their own before shutting off without driver input.
  • Steering was described as pulling left and right for the first several minutes of driving and pulling hard to the right under braking.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including a head-on collision and a rollover into trees.
2007 Dodge Caliber AWD complaints: complaints filed per quarter52006 Q22008 Q32010 Q22011 Q32013 Q22014 Q42016 Q32018 Q3
74 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2019 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (5).

2007 Dodge Caliber AWD recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Caliber AWD years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict100740—
2008No verdict017022

All Dodge Caliber AWD years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Caliber AWD ranks as the worse of the 2 model years with data, with 74 complaints and a complaint index of 100 compared to 0 for 2008.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD?
Suspension, wheels and tires issues account for 42% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 31%, electrical system issues at 19%, and structure and body issues at 19%.
Does the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Dodge Caliber AWD.
At what mileage do 2007 Caliber AWD problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 68,500 miles, though suspension issues showed up earlier at a median of 46,000 miles.
How does the 2007 Caliber AWD compare to the 2008 model?
The 2007 model had 74 complaints and a complaint index of 100, while the 2008 model had only 17 complaints and a complaint index of 0.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.