Model year record

2007 Dodge Caliber

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,406 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V824000

Equipment

Component: Equipment
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 61,791
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-12-21
Owners notified: 2018-02-14

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety risk

If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V234000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 24,825
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-06-03
Owners notified: 2010-06-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V196000

Wheels: hub

Component: Wheels: hub
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 410
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-05-07
Owners notified: 2007-05-08

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V493000

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

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 50,665
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-12-29
Owners notified: 2007-02-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Suspension	205	91,973 mi
Electrical system	190	92,600 mi
Structure: body	105	116,200 mi
Vehicle speed control	96	79,026 mi
Steering	89	65,000 mi
Exterior lighting	88	93,067 mi
Power train	61	87,200 mi
Engine	60	92,318 mi
Unknown or other	57	126,000 mi
Suspension: front	44	46,000 mi
Air bags	38	86,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	29	105,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling	24	53,470 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	20	98,447 mi
Structure: frame and members	19	94,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	19	100,011 mi
Service brakes	18	116,000 mi
Wheels	18	62,524 mi
Seat belts	15	70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	15	23,167 mi
Structure	15	93,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	14	76,000 mi
Tires	14	10,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	12	35,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	11	107,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	10	41,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	8	30,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	5	53,000 mi
Equipment	5	50,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	5	8,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	5	19,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	4	38,082 mi
Electrical system: ignition	4	29,558 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	4	120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	4	21,838 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	3	92,000 mi
Structure: body: door	3	70,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	2	—
Air bags: side/window	2	7,460 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	25,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	2	45,000 mi
Electrical system: software	2	5,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	29,558 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	2	63,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	29,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	62,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	25 mi
Power train: manual transmission	2	20 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	2	42,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	12,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	2	23,167 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	2	40,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	74,900 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	36,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	80,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	2	48,500 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	12,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	29,558 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	5,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	81,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	10 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	59,013 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	68,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	3,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	1	55,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	48,585 mi
Lane departure: warning	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	60,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	6,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	1,932 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	47,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	1	12,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	12,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	55,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	—
Suspension: front: hub	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	5,665 mi
Tires: valve	1	107,000 mi
Traction control system	1	12,500 mi
Visibility	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	1,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	3,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	70,000 mi
Wheels: hub	1	53,000 mi

The 2006 model has 1406 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.