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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$210
Average Mileage:
81,250 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. repair/replace module (2 reports)
  2. replace alternator (1 reports)
  3. replace bulb (1 reports)
2007 Dodge Caliber lights problems

lights problem

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2007 Dodge Caliber Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 092012

Caliber SXT 2.0L 4-cyl

  • CVT transmission
  • 60,000 miles

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

My headlights were burning out "at least" once a month.. Once had the lights replaced three times in a month. The dealership I had been taking it to was a joke. No real help. They just told me everything was fine and sent me on my way. It wasn't until the Alternator failed and had to be replaced did the problematic lights cease to be an issue. One set of lights has lasted over a year. Much better than buying a dozen more pairs..

- crd13, Fairfield, IL, US

problem #3

Jun 012013

Caliber SXT 2.0L

  • CVT transmission
  • 110,000 miles

Headlights became blurry and obscured light visibility from head light fixture. Shorting was constant also over the years. Many trips to mechanic shops but never a solution for the constant bulb replacement. After fixture replacement the headlights worked fine. (I bought LED headlights)

- crankycaliber, Lenexa, KS, US

problem #2

May 102013

Caliber LX 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

driver side headlight went out

My mechanic who is also a trusted Friend found the problem with the module and was able to rewire the headlight to the other headlight. hopefully it will last, otherwise i will have to pay $700 dollers just to get my headlight working. unbelievable!!!! at this point, I WILL NEVER BY ANOTHER DODGE. i have been so let down with this car i just want ot cry and i still owe 5000 dollers on it.

- mmszymczak, Grand Rapids, MI, US

problem #1

Jun 222011

Caliber SXT 2.0L

  • CVT transmission
  • 45,000 miles

I know i am supposed to do this for each time it happens but that would take forever. I have never owned or heard of another vehicle going thru headlights like this. I believe so far I have replaced both headlights 4 times each,. I have also replaced both taillights and one of the driving lights burned out last week. Of course Dodge has never heard of this. A call to Sylvania says this should not be happening.

- Mike M., Adrian, MI, US

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