YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems

NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 21% of all 884 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 Caliber model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 78,000 miles.

Engine complaints
187
21% of 884
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
78,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Dodge Caliber engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2006, latest May 8, 2026.

2007 Dodge Caliber engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter132006 Q22009 Q32011 Q42014 Q12016 Q12018 Q12020 Q12024 Q4
187 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2010 Q2 (13).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Dodge Caliber

  1. NHTSA 10V234000Jun 3, 2010Engine24,825 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Engine complaints by Caliber model year

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

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 2007187 (21%)
  3. 200878 (22%)
  4. 200937 (16%)
  5. 201036 (23%)
  6. 201154 (33%)
  7. 201211 (22%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Caliber have engine problems?
NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caliber year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has the most engine complaints (187), compared with 187 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Caliber concerns the engine: 10V234000.

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.