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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,633 miles

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2007 Dodge Caliber lights problems

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2007 Dodge Caliber Owner Comments (Page 1 of 5)

problem #88

Jan 082022

Caliber

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My throttle body keeps going in and out which cause me to have to get an alternator replaced twice plus a crankshaft twice. Now my car is smoking which is the valve cover gasket. Also my car lights went out one at a time so my driver side lights wnt work at all in the front and the passenger side front won't work just my signal on the passenger side. Also my dashboard won't work properly it keeps goin on and off as I turn on other lights in my car. When I signal left my car light on the roof comes on. I spent $12000 on this car from a dealership and have done nothing but put money into it more than I paid for it.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #87

Jan 272022

Caliber

  • miles
Passenger side headlight and driver's side tail light not working. Bulbs have been replaced and tested as to being good. Went on internet and found this to be a very common problem with Dodge and Chrysler vehicles, many times requiring replacement of the TPIM. Grounds have been checked as good. Dealer says repair requires replacement of the TIPM for $1,600!! Vehicle lighting are safety items covered by vehicle laws. These are safety issues and customers should not be held hostage for ransom for their poor design. Dodge and Chrysler should be replacing these TIPMs when they start failing without cost to customers.

- Lewistown, IL, USA

problem #86

Jun 152021

Caliber

  • miles
I was driving at night time and my left side lowbeam headlight went out. Then briefly after the right side. I put my highbeams on to finish my trip home and then right before I made it home they both went out. Upon having the vehicle diagnosed it would be a $1000 part plus labor known as the TIPM. My friend has his own garage and he jumped power from my foglights. My headlights now work but he said he won't be long until other things start failing. Now my dash lights went out 2 weeks ago while I was on the interstate. I immediately pulled over and tried turning the car off and on and nothing. So I turned on my hazard flashers and drove 25 miles home with no dash lights. They will flicker on and off so rapidly I turned my dimmer switch the whole way down so it doesn't distract me while driving. Apparently the TIPM in these cars is a widely known issue after very little research I found over thousands of failed units in people's vehicles. Dodge should be liable for this mess!

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #85

Jul 012020

Caliber

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

dash light not working at night. can't see speedometer at night

- North Wales, PA, USA

problem #84

Oct 142020

Caliber

  • 165,000 miles
2007 Dodge Caliber. The tipm box is malfunctioned, and continues to be. This is an issue associated with the stock, factory tipm box.

- Forney, TX, USA

problem #83

Aug 262020

Caliber

  • 150,000 miles
The tips is shorting out. Going to cost 2200 to fix. This is a recall in other vehicles around the same year. Why does it not apply to the Caliber. Seems to be an issue. Looked into several forums with same issue that keeps popping up.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #82

Aug 012019

Caliber

  • 43,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. Additionally, the brake lights remained illuminated while driving. The contact that the driver's and passenger's side ball joints and tie rods were replaced several times at brandywine Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3807 kirkwood hwy, wilmington, de 19808). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #81

Jan 202020

Caliber

  • 90,000 miles
Only one headlight will illuminate, even after replacement. This is a commonly reported issue with defective totally integrated power module (tipm) units on this model. The exact same tipm units have been recalled on other models using the part, but not for the Caliber. This is a safety issue since more than one headlight can fail at any time. The consumer should not have to pay for a defect like this.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #80

Jan 282020

Caliber

  • 78,000 miles
When the headlights are turned on, the instrument panel lights and the radio lights do not come on. At first the lights would blink on and off, now they do not come on at all. This can be dangerous when traveling at night. I did a google search and discovered that this is a common problem with some Dodge vehilcles. I did a NHTSA search and did not find a recall for this problem. This problem occurs whether in motion or stationary, on a street or highway

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #79

Oct 052019

Caliber

  • 84,355 miles
Cluster lights, back lighting for climate control knobs and tail lights flicker three times and then go off. This happens any time when turning on lights, whether at vehicle start-up or when driving down highway. Makes for unsafe night time driving.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #78

Sep 152019

Caliber

  • 202,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There is a common problem with the cluster light flicker and sometime not working at all. This causes a problem when driving at night and you cant see thr speedometer or any of the other gauges..

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #77

Jan 012018

Caliber

  • miles
This car has had the driver airbag warning light on in the dash for more than 20,000 miles.I do not know if they are "takata air bags or not. Also, the driver rear taillight has filled with water. I have been the sole owner of this car. Now the dash lights are flickering off & on when lights are turned on. The Caliber now has 96,000 miles on it. Thank you in advance for any answers.

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #76

Dec 012018

Caliber

  • 125,000 miles
The low beam headlights are failing reportedly due to failures within the tipm according to the dealership. They are charging 1600 usd for this repair in order to have a safe operating condition on the vehicle at night!

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #75

Mar 012019

Caliber

  • 90,000 miles
There is a known issue with the tipm in these vehicles and they have been recalled in other models with the same tipm when this module fails the headlights stop working and there is no repair other then paying Dodge to fix it and they want 1000$ they have recalled other models of Chrysler Jeep and Dodge which have this same module but not the Caliber. I believe this should be addressed. My lights failed when I was driving at night. So this is a major issue.

- Asheville, NC, USA

problem #74

Dec 012018

Caliber

  • 70,000 miles
Driver side seatbelt releases itself while I'm driving, front driver headlight does not turn on even though bulb has been changed several times to rule out damaged bulb, rear tag light won't turn on when vehicle is in motion, rearview mirror light will not turn on.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #73

Jul 012018

Caliber

  • 184,000 miles
My car has had electrical issues and most all the Calibers do also has transmission issues which has had multiple complaints Dodge refuses to answer or fix any of the cars or issue recalls they have been made well aware if you check forums as well you can see the difficult times other people have had and the dangerous situations

- Nassau, NY, USA

problem #72

Jun 072018

Caliber

  • 125,000 miles
For the second time this year, I have lost all headlights, air conditioning, engine dying randomly while driving, safety lights flashing and beeping on dashboard. The tipm module is going out again. This part is nearly $1,000 and only a Dodge dealership is able to fix this issue. There are issues worldwide with this same part in multiple Dodge cars since 2007 and nothing has been done to fix this issue

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #71

May 132018

Caliber

  • 175,000 miles
I only have one high beam light illuminating. I've replaced the bulbs just to make sure. This is a common problem with this make, model and year.

- Pikeville, KY, USA

problem #70

Jan 022018

Caliber

  • miles
My headlights was not working so I bought a replacement bulb. The low beam was out the high beam works. The bulb replacement did not work. I took to a mechanic and he looked at it and said it was my fuse box. The entire thing needed replaced. Being in the business he said it is a known problem with this make and model. The cost to replace the entire thing is costly since the is basically the computer of the car... there is no way to fix without replacing the entire fuse box. This fuse box controls a lot of things that could be safety issues and lighting to me is very important. I have owned many cars and have never had to replace a fuse box. I checked for recalls and there was none. I began looking online and the amount of people who have this make and model and the same problem is astounding but I guess until someone gets hurt Chrysler won't do anything about it.

- Newport, KY, USA

problem #69

Dec 092017

Caliber

  • 210,000 miles
When driving on us.10 in mi at 9 pm head lights went out all other lights work no high or low beams. The bulbs are both good. Also the right turn signal blinks very fast as if there was a burned out bulb but there is not one. This is a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Doessomeone have to getkilled before a recall is forced on Chrysler?

- Evart, MI, USA

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