CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Dodge Caliber has all kinds of suspension problems at relatively low mileage: typically 40-50,000 miles.
The most commonly reported problems are with ball joints & control arms going bad. Tie rods & leaking struts are also reported failing in the same mileage range.
Unfortunately all the suspension problems means some owners only find out after they notice their tires are ruined.
We've given the 2007 Caliber our worst rating because these problems happen at such low mileage, & it involves a wide range of apparently defective parts. With most other cars, major suspension work is pretty rare under 50,000 miles.
1.8
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,155 miles
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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the passenger side high beam lamp was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuse box and electrical harness failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.
On this date, my wife and I noticed the L headlight of our 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T was inoperable. Once back to our house after a weekend away, I purchased a light bulb pack for replacement of the supposed burnt out bulb. Upon replacing this item, it still did not operate. I then installed the 2nd one that came in the pack with the same results. After reinstalling the original bulb, I searched the internet for possible wiring diagrams to help with troubleshooting, but instead, encountered numerous like problems with other owners whom with the L headlight suddenly expiring with the bulb not being the issue. I understand that there have been some solutions with having the dealer reboot the computer, in which it also resets the light module, however, Dodge does not declare this to be a safety issue. I beg to differ, loosing a headlight, especially the L/drivers side is a very big safety issue. Living in ne Ohio during the winter time and snow storms, this is a "safety issue" for me and other drivers. Would you please investigate this issue for a possible safety issue. The blogs on many car sights and even on abc15 are overwhelming. Sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the passenger's side low beam failed and days later, the driver's side low beam also failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician was unable to find a problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,621 and the current mileage was 105,851.
Low beam headlight on passenger side will not turn on took into a shop and they said that it is the tipm telling the light not to turn on so in other words its a bad tipm. I was made aware that the part would be close to $1200. I've researched this issue online and I see that it is a very common issue. The other day the driver side decided to turn off as well. What happens when I'm driving in the dark and the one headlight that I do have decides to turn off and I get into an accident. A recall needs to be set into motion on this part. Apparently the tipm causes many issues other than just what I'm experiencing.
- Perrysburg, OH, USA
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