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:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,287 miles

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2007 Dodge Caliber seat belts / air bags problems

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2007 Dodge Caliber Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #35

Jan 092021

Caliber

  • 14,490 miles

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

My son drove my car one night and he said he didn't like the steering because it act like ilose and tires about to fall off I told him I know cause it was eating up the out side of tires fast to wear wires were seen on both sides of the front tires and later eveny son had a wreck and total out car on the seen where the wreck happen it didn't make sense to me and my son didn't have his seat beat on and it threw H out and I believe iif he did it would of killed him he don't remember nothing cause I think it put him in shock I have not received the police report but I have taking pictures and I do know there was a alot rust underneath I only had the car for two month the car is at a salvage place and I can't get it and I am going to have to pay for it I just think something was not right on the steering and supention it was on hwy on a straight away

- Kansas, OK, USA

problem #34

Aug 102020

Caliber

  • 135,000 miles
This problem occurs when the vehicle is stationary and in motion. The vehicle will start to freak out by losing all of its gauges and controls, also the air bag, electrical, ABS and check engine will come on. There was no warning signs when this initially occurred. I took it to a dealer and they claimed the it was the tipm (total integrated power module) and its super common with Dodge products. I was informed that there is a recall on other Dodge products for this very issue but not the Caliber. I do not understand this nor how if this is a problem on other models from the same year it can be covered under warranty but not for this car.

- Trumansburg, NY, USA

problem #33

Mar 072020

Caliber

  • 220,278 miles
I was driving my car an my air bag light popped up on my dash. It beeps and goes off an on when I turn, I went to mechanic he says its something Dodge needs to fix. I ran into a ditch avoiding hitting another car an my air bags didnt deploy I was going 55. I think Dodge needs to do a recall and fix this problem its several people complaining about this so evidently its a manufacturing problem.

- Foley, AL, USA

problem #32

Feb 202020

Caliber

  • 160,000 miles

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

Seat belt warning light would not go off and horn quit working at all times. Malfunctioning clock spring

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #31

Oct 122019

Caliber 4-cyl

  • 163,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While exiting a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated without warning into a busy street, crossed over train tracks, and crashed into a train. The passenger side of the vehicle went under the train. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #30

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 #29

Nov 122018

Caliber

  • 68,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The frame of the vehicle was severely damaged. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was towed to a friend's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 68,000. The VIN was unknown.

- Groveland, FM, USA

problem #28

Nov 122018

Caliber

  • miles
My airbag did not go off on my car want to know why the hit was bad an nothing went off there been no recalls so now I think something should be done I am lucky I am not hurt I hydrated planed on the water and hit a poll the police officers couldn't believe it didn't go off what can I do and hope no one else get hurt

- Groveland, FL, USA

problem #27

Oct 012017

Caliber 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. In addition, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard of the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle to correct the failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

- Helena, MT, USA

problem #26

Dec 032017

Caliber

  • 122,090 miles
I swerved for deer and when I did I crashed my car and rolled it and airbags did not deploy

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #25

Nov 222016

Caliber

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the front passenger side headlight failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to barbera autoland (7810 E roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, pa 19152 (215) 333-3700) for diagnostic testing of the headlight. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for the air bag warning indicator failure. The manufacturer was notified by voicemail and the contact was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #24

Feb 032017

Caliber

  • 145,000 miles
My airbag light came on recently and it verbs and flashes when I make a left turn. At times when I make a right turn it turns off after a while as long as I don't turn the steering wheel to the left. When I have the vehicle parked now after time the airbag light stays on now. It use to go off but not no more. Please help I know this is unsafe for me and my family to drive with a airbag light on.

- Dinuba, CA, USA

problem #23

Sep 152016

Caliber

  • 150,000 miles
Takata recall- my air bag light stays on all the time, also I had to replace the electronic control module, it was completely full of corrosion. All of the front and back suspention had to be replaced, all control arms upper and lower, struts, the whole thing. The transmission will not shift properly, causing the engine to stall. I have had the suspention fixed, and the electrical replaced. The transmission fluid changed but mechanic could not find out what the problem is. It does not shift properly when on highway driving, and will not down shift when stopping, car stalls out. The electrical module would not put out enough power to run the lights, wipers, fan or radio. This car is a real piece of crap, Dodge should be ashamed of themselves for even putting it on the market. We want action, for what we paid for this junk.

- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

problem #22

Dec 232015

Caliber

  • 80,000 miles
My husband was driving and I was the passenger. 12/23/15. The car was a 2007 Dodge Caliber. Approx 80,000 miles on it. No prior accidents. A car turned into driver side. My husband was not hurt. Both cars going approx 10 miles an hour. I was hit with air bag. I received a broken rib, new bridge completely knocked out(or should I say in.). my back, neck, ankle still give me a lot of pain today. My body bruised head to toe. Concussion.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #21

Aug 272016

Caliber 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber and the airbag light want go out and I need to know about this light and the recall for the airbags in these car. Thank you. There is nothing that have happen right now but I don't want anything to happen I need this fix before something do happen.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #20

May 212016

Caliber

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving 45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head, neck, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000. The VIN was not available.

- Munbeline, IL, USA

problem #19

Nov 292015

Caliber

  • 156,000 miles
Our 2007 Dodge Caliber has a airbag warning light indicator that stays on continuously and now it is going on and off intermittently. I took it into Dodge dealer and they said it's not under warranty. So we took the car to an auto repair facility that said it is a dangerous and expensive repair and that Dodge should take care of it because it is a serious safety issue. What is our next step to resolve this issue?

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #18

Feb 212015

Caliber

  • 109,263 miles
The contact owns 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that after sliding on black ice, the vehicle crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered from a concussion, chest and neck pain. The vehicle was taken to a yard where the insurance deemed the vehicle destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,263.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #17

Mar 102015

Caliber 4-cyl

  • 86,000 miles
Horn and airbag both failed making the vehicle unsafe. Dodge refuses to fix the problem.

- La Canada, CA, USA

problem #16

Jan 202015

Caliber

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal. A bottle was underneath the brake pedal, which caused the contact to crash into the rear of a truck. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to retract. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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