YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Caliber Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 7% of all 884 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. These complaints report 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 76,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
58
7% of 884
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
76,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Dodge Caliber brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 31, 2006, latest Jan 26, 2026.

2007 Dodge Caliber brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2006Jul 2008Sep 2010Dec 2012Jun 2014Aug 2015Jun 2017Apr 2020
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Jan 2026; peak Jun 2007 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Dodge Caliber

  1. NHTSA 06V493000Dec 29, 2006Brakes50,665 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Risk: 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.

Brakes complaints by Caliber model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 200758 (7%)
  3. 200829 (8%)
  4. 200913 (6%)
  5. 20109 (6%)
  6. 201118 (11%)
  7. 20124 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Caliber have brake problems?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most brake complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most brake complaints (58), compared with 58 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Caliber concerns the brake: 06V493000.

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.