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:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,831 miles
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This is another issue I've had with this car since I bought it back around thanksgiving 2006. The cars fuel gauge does not give an accurate reading. I've found info about this problem online which involves replacing the fuel sending unit hoses or something. I called Chrysler about this and I cant believe they do not cover the cost of this obvious defect. Tons of info on the web about this one too. I've lived with this issue as well as my numerous suspension problems. Thankfully I know my cars mpg's so I can calculate where my fuel tank should be using the trip odometer like I do on my motorcycle - still very annoying and should be fixed free of charge.
This has happened many times before yesterday. While driving on the freeway, the check engine light comes on, and the car go into a "limp" mode (very little power), and even at full pedal, it slowly slows down. Having had it happen several times before, I learned to pull over, and shut off the car, and let it set for a few minutes. Sometimes times this is not easy, or safe to do. Then it is hard to restart, but will drive somewhat better. This allows me to get to a place that I can shut it off for an extended amount of time (1/2 hour), and then it runs more like normal, but the check engine light stay on for several days. After the check engine light goes out, it is running normal again until the next time. So far, this has not caused an accident, but I'm sure somebody will be hurt or killed before this gets recalled. Good luck follow drivers.
Vehicle rolled to a stop along the road. Was unable to restart. I removed the rear seat to inspect the fuel pump and connections. Both the top of the plastic fuel pump and it's plastic connection was melted from an electrical melt down, just millimeters from the full gas tank. This could've result in an explosion and fatality. Apparently from what I've been reading online this is quite common with this model. Something needs to be done before there is a fatality.
My engine stalls when at stop light/signs. This happens after refueling the car. I heard of other Chrysler/Dodge models that have had the same problem that are being investigated though my car is not the same engine or years being looked at. Engine is 2.4 L. it does this for up to about 10 times and I can keep it running in neutral and revving the engine. Not sure of the date that I first notices this but has been happening for about a year or so. Mileage and date are from latest time.
Engine warning lights flash, warning check engine light disappear, reappear at will, wont start, system failure, loss of power, speed limit acute loss of power, stalling of engine while at freeway speeds, stalling out at 35-40 mph speeds, noise at gas pedal.
- Vacaville, CA, USA
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After days of car hesitating and trying to stall, vehicle broke down and was unable to be started in parking lot of local grocery store. Vehicle was towed home and after further investigation was found to be a faulty fuel pump causing the issue. The fuel pump was changed. Old fuel pump was factory part, and was found to have burnt wiring and melted pins. After further investigation have found this is a common problem, and am severely concerned as to why part was never recalled. Between towing, fuel pump, and also battery change from cranking car trying to get it to start, repairs were over $350.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the fuel pump ignited and burning fumes started to emit into the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and stated that a plug on top of the fuel pump melted and became exposed to the fuel vapors. As a result, the wiring harness and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 177,000.
A small brass bushing fell on my right foot one day while driving. I picked it up and put it in the console cup holder. A few days later while accelerating onto the highway the gas pedal stuck and the engine revved. This has happened a few times since. I called Chrysler to check if my Caliber was covered under the gas pedal recall. I was told the recall only covered vehicles from a certain date range. My Caliber was manufactured 2/06.
When pumping gas I cannot allow it to 'fill up' because the gas will leak out instead of telling the handle to stop pumping gas as it normally should. I am aware that Dodge durango had a recall on this very matter, yet the Caliber has not. I have to keep track of how many gallons I put in so as not to let it over flow. Am I the only owner of a Dodge Caliber having this issue with the fuel system/gasoline?
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- Hopatcong, NJ, USA