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2007 Dodge Caliber repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 262 repairs.
2007 Dodge Caliber repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 180 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Dodge Caliber
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| Dodge Caliber in Kentucky, United States May 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015103300 miUS $500 | Had to replace the frame due to it deteriorating. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201337000 miUS $195 | Wipers fail to shut off; stay in intermittent mode; Parts are on order since Mar 13, 2013; unk if new part will fix, cost below is for labor only | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Ireland Aug 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201457660 mi€600 | timing belt kit & water pump. replace vacuum harness | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Illinois, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 2012148000 miUS $385 | 2 struts, ball joint and tie rod. | ||
| Sep 2013175000 miUS $234 | Ball Joint | ||
| Jul 2017243000 miUS $75 | cruse control senser | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Dodge Caliber in Indiana, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200812000 mi | Sunroof water leak, front passenger a post. | ||
| Mar 200814000 mi | Recurrance of water leak possibly from sun roof, Caliber was outside during 2 days of steady rain. Water visibly leaked in around front a pillar where plastic molding meets the headliner. Dealer found possible entrance point around hinge bracket ... | ||
| Jan 200922000 mi | Brake switch stuck off. Water leak around rear window. Possible from spoiler mounting bolts. | ||
| Feb 200922000 mi | Tie rod ends worn out, both sides. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States Nov 2007 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Apr 200817000 mi | Weather stripping not properly attached around passenger door. Wheels and steering wheel aligned. Driver side mirror broken. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States Feb 2006 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Dec 200619000 mi | Black tape on exterior B pillar bubbled up. Cell phone holder in arm rest moves excessively by itself. | ||
| Jan 200720000 mi | Blackout tape on B pillar bubbled up, was replaced. E-brake rattle The only other issue was the center arm rest was replaced due to it moving too easily. You could lean on it lightly and have the thing shoot forward. Or hit the brakes and have it move forward. | ||
| May 200724000 mi | TSB to reflash CVT transmission to fix poor launch. Both front seats creaked under acceleration and cornering. All panels rattle at high bass, some road bumps. Weather stripping on front passenger door retreating. Driver door creaked when window rolled all the way up, and then attempted to roll up more. Driver door panel creaks when pulled on. When pulling down on wiper handle (to initiate 1 sweep of blades) mister comes on intermittently as well. Was told they were unable to replicate the issue. | ||
| Feb 200832000 miUS $20 | Blackout tape bubbling. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Maryland, United States Feb 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 200842000 miUS $92 | Check engine light was on. Some kind of computer update was performed. Light came back on within 30 miles | ||
| Jan 200944000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
| Feb 200946000 mi | Replaced tires and discovered tie rod ends are bad. Tape around windows has started to peel, bad acceleration, too much plastic! Radio sounds cheap and steering wheel controls are backwards, POS Dodge. I will be selling it soon. | ||
| Jun 201070000 miUS $200 | Speed sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Jan 201179000 miUS $300 | Alternator went bad, wiring caught fire. This car is a POS | ||
| Mar 201186000 miUS $520 | Car died AGAIN. Had to be towed AGAIN. Wiring to alternator had to be replaced. Did I mention that this car is a total POS? | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Dec 200931000 mi | Replaced Clunking rear shock | ||
| Mar 201034600 mi | Clunking from right rear suspension returned approx 45 days after previous repair. Replaced rear strut, all mounting hardware and spring. Parts ordered on previous visit. Back to shop for right rear suspension noise(loud snapping noise on some potholes) This time they replaced all right side suspension components. | ||
| Feb 201144000 miUS $107 | Noise from front end. Replaced lower control arms(including ball joints) and tie rod ends. | ||
| Apr 201146000 miUS $107 | Alternator failed, serpentine belt broke. Car was towed to dealer, alternator and belt replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201587420 miC $690 | rusted frame crossmembers, common problem | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Alberta, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202263860 miC $1024 | Front and rear Pads and Rotors | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200934000 mi | tires wear out after 6000 miles filed lemon law waiting to hear from chrysler tires have been replaced 3 times at chryslers expense. problem started after first 6000 miles in june of 2007. dealer has no interest in finding the problem. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2007 - May 2010 |
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2006 - May 2008 | |||
| Jun 200737000 mi | Coolant leak from engine, parts ordered and replaced. Accelerator pedal assembly replaced due to bushings that fell out. Water leak at sunroof repaired. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Kentucky, United States Mar 2006 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 201064400 miUS $100 | Vacuum line for emissions had to be replaced Control arm was ready to break, needed to be replaced AC recharged | ||
| Aug 201176000 miUS $600 | Replace Tie rod and Lower control arm | ||
| Dec 201284000 miUS $475 | Fuel pump replaced | ||
| Dec 201492000 mi | - Alternator was failing, CEL light on intermittently, mechanic confirmed it was failing. - AC Compressor failed, needed to be replaced, mechanic confirmed. - Dash lights functioning intermittently | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States Feb 2006 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201065500 miUS $1650 | Front struts were leaking. Very soft and bouncy suspention. Replaced all struts, completed alignment. | ||
| Apr 201398700 miUS $300 | Check engine light with P0420. Manifold/Catalytic replaced and fixed code. Alternator made a loud grinding noise. Removed and replaced. | ||
| Dec 2015145000 miUS $350 | Replaced tie rod ends. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Quebec, Canada Jun 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200818290 mi | Rear suspension noise. Problem came from the trailer hitch hitting the tail pipe | ||
| Aug 200820460 mi | Rattle in the front end. They replaced 2 tie rods | ||
| Mar 200925420 mi | Replacing front end bushing (x4) | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2006 - Mar 2007 | |||
| Feb 200720000 mi | First a check engine light that they could not diagnose. The next day, I had a battery light on that could not be diagnosed. Immediately following those two trips to the shop, the car would not go more than 5 miles per hour. It seems as though the driv First a check engine light that they could not diagnose. The next day, I had a battery light on that could not be diagnosed. Immediately following those two trips to the shop, the car would not go more than 5 miles per hour. It seems as though the driv | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Alabama, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201398700 miUS $650 | A grinding sound was coming from the front of the car. It sounded like a roller coaster. Took the car in and was told the problem was either the AC compressor or the alternator. The alternator was replaced. | ||
| Jul 2014112800 miUS $1500 | Sounds (groans, creaks, and squeaks) coming from bottom of car. Dealer said stabilizer and all linkages are causing it. Sounds (groans, creaks, and squeaks) coming from bottom of car. Dealer said Front Control Arms and Ball Joints need to be replaced. Ball joints were previously replaced approximately 20,000 earlier. | ||
| May 2015122900 miUS $400 | Accelerator had little effect on engine RPMs. The Throttle Body was replaced to correct the problem. | ||
| May 2016128600 miUS $760 | Ball Joint & Control Arm | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 201154700 mi | A/C Power Outlet and Bluetooth | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201386000 miUS $400 | Transmission Control Module | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Alberta, Canada Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014124000 miC $950 | Power Steering Rack needed to be replaced. Also replaced tie rod ends and rear bushings. Replaced all suspension bushings. Rear bushings dangerously worn out. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013136400 miC $300 | Rear Sway Bar Links and rear upper lateral link witch caused tire cubing, had to change 2 rear tires Stabilizer bar and ball joints | ||
| Dodge Caliber in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201247120 mi | loose tie rod ends both sides | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 201043300 mi | CVT transmission replaced. Had started slipping sometimes, but would have gone longer without being repaired. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Aug 201040000 miUS $170 | 1. Headlight--must be replaced at shop. 2. Brakelight--just had them do it because in for headlight. 3. Leak causing floor to be wet on passenger side front & back--incoming spot not determined. Must take elsewhere for testing. | ||
| Aug 201147900 miUS $700 | Needed new "arms" in suspension. I had requested an alignment and the dealership said the arms were broken, the car was dangerous to drive, and there was no point in doing the alignment until they were repaired. | ||
| Oct 201478000 miUS $160 | automatic transmission control box box needed adjusting. Car would not drive more than 10 miles per hour. Repair recommended by auto manufacturer. Covered by special extended warranty. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Puerto Rico Feb 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200717000 mi | According to the service advisor, the rear wiper motor had stopped functioning because of a faulty setting in the car's computer; did not require replacing the motor. The issue was resolved. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201121000 miUS $700 | lower control arms loose recently AC failed around 12k, compressor needs to be replaced | ||
| Sep 201325000 mi | Lower control arms needed to be replaced as I seen many complaint about this problem on the internet AC never fixed | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201177000 miUS $825 | Odd noises coming from the front of the car again, dealership replaced front struts sound is gone and driving much better | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Minnesota, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2014137000 miUS $1700 | front struts and tie rods replaced | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States Jun 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014149400 miUS $15 | had to replace gas cap due to a vacuum leak which continued to trigger engine warning light | ||
| Jan 2015153000 miUS $25 | replaced wiring for front left headlight | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Washington, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017122000 miUS $25 | Misfire cylinder 3. Replaced spark plugs and ingnition coils | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Louisiana, United States - Jun 2007 | |||
| Jun 200715 miUS $16490 | As soon as I drove it out of the dealership I noticed that nothing on the steering column was working, indicators, headlight control, wind shield wipers etc, as well as the digital display on the Panels. Had to have several relays replaced...obviouly bad | ||
| Dodge Caliber in North Carolina, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 202190000 mi | warning light came on. intake manifold problem-- something stuck open | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Saskatchewan, Canada Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 20061860 mi | Check engine light came on after block heater was first plugged in. They're not sure how to fix it. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 2016174000 miUS $87 | Ignition Coil Packs (replace) Spark plugs (replace) | ||
| Jul 2016177000 miUS $105 | Both outer tie rod ends replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017188000 mi | Oil pressure light on, no apparent drop in oil pressure. Could be faulty oil pressure sensor, vvt solenoid, or drain plug gasket. Owner tends to go too long between oil changes... | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Indiana, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017US $250 | Changed both front control arms because of loose ball joints | ||
| Apr 2017102000 miUS $25 | Washer fluid nozzle replace. One broke over the winter | ||
| Jun 2018113000 miUS $50 | Replace idler and tensoner pullies | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Finland Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 20079920 mi | Door alignment caused paint damage. | ||
| Oct 200984940 mi€900 | Instrument panel illumination. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2006 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Mar 2010122000 miUS $180 | Tie-rod end. Other side was replaced a year earlier. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 2015106340 miC $300 | Been hearing hallow noise during stop-and-go traffic situations | ||
| Oct 2015113460 mi | the entire suspension system of this model is really bad and a night-mare to maintain. Not gonna buy car from Dodge ever. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in North Carolina, United States Feb 2006 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 201591000 miUS $18 | Windshield fluid resevoir tubing broke and did not work. Replaced the fitting. | ||
| Nov 201595700 miUS $50 | Camshaft sensor was going out. Replaced both | ||
| Dodge Caliber in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011155000 miUS $110 | Power door lock on drivers door failed replaced solenoid | ||
| Jun 2011166000 miUS $200 | Lower ball joints were replaced | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Great Britain Nov 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Dec 200911000 mi | key failure had to get code and re programme | ||
| Oct 201018000 mi | N/S wishbone and bush replaced under waranty, know problem to CJD | ||
| Nov 201235500 mi£120 | Ball joint | ||
| Feb 201336800 mi£70 | Tyre pressure sensor | ||
| Jun 201341000 mi£50 | air bag light on | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Apr 2007 - Mar 2010 |
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Jul 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 200922940 mi | LOOSE AND WORN LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END | ||
| Jul 201144640 miC $150 | Both front lower control arms replaced on extended warranty. Alignment was then required, $150 not covered on warranty. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Arizona, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200822000 mi | Antilock Brake sensor failed. Light came on. Was replaced under warranty by dealer. | ||
| Sep 200823000 mi | Outer Passenger A/C-Heat Vent plastic slat snapped and broke off when trying to open/adjust. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Tennessee, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200721000 mi | right front headlight loose it had to be replaced. passenger side mirror trim loose had to be replaced. headlights out of adjustment did not shine far enough down the road doge said they do not cover headlamp adjust did myself Replaced headlight. Replaced mirror trim. | ||
| Apr 200824000 mi | Service engine light came on while on a trip to Florida. The problem was the up stream oxygen sensor it was replaced and the problem was sloved. | ||
| Dec 200833000 mi | Check engine light came on all they could pull up was what they said was an inactive code it was the oxygen sensor. No repair was made and they reset the computer. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Quebec, Canada Aug 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200822320 miC $270 | my car is still brand new only 36000 I baby this car can not believe my eyes had to change 2 tie rods front shocks were leaking this in my eyes is shocking and I only get 375 km to a tank | ||
| Nov 200826660 miC $290 | Did tie rod at 35000 km an they had to redo them at 42000 km an they had to change the screw for the alignment which car had to stay in shop overnight an I had to pay for wheel alignment twice. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Arizona, United States Jan 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20061200 mi | Spark Knock, Exhaust ping noise, Sun Visor broken. | ||
| Mar 200715000 mi | Dash top panel warped. Was missing clip. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in New York, United States Sep 2006 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Apr 200713000 mi | Poor performance from stop with A/C on. Poor throttle response. Rear sunshade in luggage area rattles. Dealer found defective part. New Part ordered. | ||
| May 200714000 mi | Sunshade replaced, rattle gone. | ||
| Sep 200719000 mi | Water leak. Water was entering hatch and ending up in spare tire well. Leaked fixed successfully. 3rd brake light housing had to be resealed. | ||
| Jan 200824000 miUS $32 | Left wiper blade leaves streaks. Blade was replaced. Did not resolve problem. Dealer replace wiper arm. Did not resolve problem. | ||
| May 200834000 mi | Tie rod ends were worn. Dealer discovered it while changing the oil. | ||
| Mar 200945000 miUS $100 | Power Control Module(PCM). They kept car overnight as part needed to be ordered. Rental car provided. | ||
| Aug 200951000 mi | Lower control arm bushings noisy. Dealer replaced both lower control arm as well as bushings which were split. Dealer also replaced both struts for to leakage and bushing noise. | ||
| Dec 200955000 miUS $100 | Left CV boot and bushing torn. Also replaced axle left side. Also replace lower control arm left side and bushing on the right. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201057000 miUS $300 | squeaking and clunking coming from front end. control arms needed to be replaced. bushings went bad, but cannot buy just the bushings | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Nov 2006 - May 2014 | |||
| Jul 200846500 miC $17 | Cruise switch quit. I replaced myself in 20 minutes. Part cost $17 | ||
| Oct 200969440 miC $80 | Replaced right lower ball joint with a quality aftermarket part. | ||
| Dec 200975020 miC $85 | Replaced left ball joint | ||
| Feb 201077500 miC $87 | REPLACED RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END | ||
| Jun 201091760 miC $200 | REPLACED STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WITH A REBUILT UNIT | ||
| Mar 2012121520 miC $75 | REPLACED ALTERNATOR DECOUPLER PULLEY | ||
| Oct 2012124200 miC $350 | REPLACED THROTTLE BODY DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONTROL MOTOR | ||
| Apr 2013130080 miC $200 | REAR CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WORN, REPLACED CONTROL ARMS LEFT AND RIGHT | ||
| Dec 2013140120 miC $5 | REAR SUSPENSION NOISE, LUBED | ||
| Feb 2014141980 miC $600 | Replaced rear suspension links and inner tie rod on front left | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2006 - May 2009 | |||
| Mar 200827900 mi | Engine cooling system, it takes to long to worm up engine on cold days. It was detected thermostat opens at 60 C, that is to low for Canadian climate. | ||
| Sep 200831000 mi | Security not allowed to start engine or lift windows information on the dash was "no bus new computer was install | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Romania Sep 2007 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 20083720 mi | Rear window sprinkler leaks. One way valve installed (TSB). | ||
| Mar 200916740 mi | Banging from front left wheel. Some rubber piece gave in, making loose some metal parts.. all suspension arm needed replaced. I cannot translate name of the part in English. | ||
| Aug 200923560 mi$200 | |||
| Feb 201134720 mi$200 | stuck in 1st gear (cvt), rust damaged the sensor, replaced 200$ paid by me | ||
| Sep 201142160 mi$700 | clunks fw wheels, driver and pasanger, LCA to replace. | ||
| Aug 201355740 mi$500 | replaced shocks | ||
| Sep 201357660 mi$750 | control arm | ||
| Jan 201453260 mi$300 | alternator ball bearings broke. | ||
| Oct 201576760 mi$700 | suspensions replaced | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Quebec, Canada Aug 2007 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 201021080 mi | a weird noise on the road when passing in a hole, a bump, a denivelation | ||
| Oct 201023540 mi | problem with a mechanical and electronic piece that regulate the air flow to the motor (papillon) | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Kentucky, United States Sep 2009 - May 2019 | |||
| Aug 2012141000 mi | The valve cover gasket was changed under lifetime powertrain warranty. My plan is to drive it until the wheels fall off then tow it to the dealer and let them put the wheels back on since that’s what the warranty dictates them to do. | ||
| Dec 2013180000 miUS $100 | Had to replace an air intake sensor since the clip that holds it in place broke, which caused faulty readings by the sensor. | ||
| Jun 2014189000 miUS $2600 | Control arms & coil springs. Price paid includes replacement costs of struts & tires since they were all done at once. | ||
| Jun 2017219000 miUS $217 | Sensor on the crank was replaced. It had not completely failed, but had temporarily failed once. | ||
| Aug 2017222000 mi | Dealer replaced worn gaskets (valve cover, oil pan, etc.) | ||
| Dec 2017225000 miUS $1482 | Replaced right front outer tie rod end, spindle, and wheel bearing. Also replaced right front lower control arm. In the back replaced the left and right rear upper control arms. Also in the rear replaced the left and right rear toe arms. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2006 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201076000 miUS $100 | Lower control arms replaced due to wear. | ||
| Dec 201192000 miUS $900 | Low beam out on passenger headlight. TPIM had to be replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Washington, United States Aug 2006 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 20062000 mi | Upon traveling over 4000' passes & returning to sealevel, car bucked hard after stops. Dealer said the software had changed air-fuel ratio. Software reprogram solved problem. | ||
| Mar 200821000 mi | The parts were delivered & installed to repair my rear window wiper. It functioned well after I left the dealer. However, it has malfunctioned again! | ||
| Oct 201252500 miUS $700 | Gasket between engine & transmission was replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Feb 201039700 miUS $100 | Window switch went out. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Minnesota, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Apr 200913000 miUS $45 | Check engine light was coming on about once a month. Tech said it needed a new intake manifold. Seat heaters sometimes work and sometimes don't. Lighted cupholder lights don't always light up. | ||
| May 200914000 mi | Parts had been ordered for intake manifold because check engine light had been coming on. Parts installed. Parts came in to repair seat heater. Installed successfully. Parts had been ordered for lighted cupholders. Installed successfully. | ||
| Jul 200919000 mi | Had parts installed in May for non-working seat heater. Problem started again in July. Found that there was a problem with a pin in the connector on the electric cable under the seat. | ||
| Jan 201024000 mi | All of a sudden had NO power steering. Was able to get to a close dealer and they replaced power steering fluid line. | ||
| Jul 201162000 mi | When driving slowly, a "growl" from the engine or trans is heard. Slower speed, slower growl sound. Tech said he couldn't hear it well enough over the engine sound to diagnose so nothing was done. Told to drive it until it gets worse. | ||
| Sep 201167000 miUS $100 | The "growl" from the transmission that was reported earlier got worse. Tech was able to hear it. They installed a new transmission. Some sort of brake part related to the ABS was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201271000 miUS $100 | I had noticed a clunking in the front when going down bumpy road or driveway. The found tie rod end was bad, and replaced it. | ||
| Jun 201283000 miUS $100 | Heard clunking when I went over bumps. They found the struts were leaking and replaced them. | ||
| Sep 2013120000 miUS $100 | Replaced stabilizer bushings, ball joint and tie rod end. | ||
| Nov 2013121400 miUS $100 | Took car back to dealer. It sat for a while before they got to it. They found another tie rod end that was bad. The also real wheel bearings, other tie rod ends, and the rack and pinion! Also gas filler neck. | ||
| Jan 2014120800 mi | Loud squealing noise. Power steering pump replaced. | ||
| Mar 2014125000 miUS $100 | STILL have clunking in the front and rear. They thought the rear clunking was the rear speakers mounted inside the hatch. Front clunking was a strut. | ||
| Jun 2014125000 mi | Source of rear clunk never located. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Texas, United States Oct 2006 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Aug 200710000 mi | The horn ceased to work. The shop said that they had checked all of the wires and connections, but that they couldn't find the problem and that it may be with the main computer. They said that their main electrical mechanic wasn't going to be in until lat | ||
| Nov 200712000 mi | Horn was non-functional. I was told that the horn itself had gone bad, so it was fully replaced. | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Nova Scotia, Canada Jul 2006 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Feb 20078060 mi | sqeeky clutch pedal (greased) defrost selector would not stay on windshield setting when cold outside (HVAC head unit replaced) vibration pasenger ft wheel wekll - tightened liner | ||
| Mar 20079300 mi | In February 2006 the HVAC head control was replaced under warranty. One month later the cable for the temperature selector unhooked and was stuck on cold. The dealer removed the head unit and reattached the cable. | ||
| Aug 200713330 mi | low rpm during launch causing frequent stalling, diesel sound in engine engine concern, computer flashed, successful. 1.5 hours in shop | ||
| Aug 200831000 mi | Driver's side tail light assembly constantly fogged with water droplets. Unit replaced under warranty, no cost to owner. Both lower control arms worn and replaced under warranty. Mechanic detected excessive premature wear during inspection. Metal snapping noise in engine compartment on downshift through gears 4 to 2 only when engine warm. Could not replicate during inspection. To return when symptons are detectable Metal snapping noise previously described was duplicated by Service manager. However the source cannot be determined with accuracy without further research. Assessment is ongoing. Suspected cam shaft bolt(s) | ||
| Sep 200831000 mi | Dealer decided to apply customer service notice and checked the cam shaft bolts even though the engine manufacture date code was outside the range. Checked, found not the problem. Further research by dealer results in statement that it is normal noise | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Sep 2006 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 20061240 mi | Ticking noise when car was stopped and turned off. Shop replaced pipe and muffler. | ||
| Mar 20073100 mi | Code P0573 Brake switch stuck off | ||
| Jun 200811780 miC $100 | Squeaking rear drum brakes cleaning service fixed problem | ||
| May 200918600 mi | Passenger side window would go down but not up. Dealer replaced 2 switches and a regulator under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201017320 mi | Replaced both front outer tie rod ends. Replaced both front lower control arm/bushing assemblies | ||
| Oct 201239680 miC $350 | The oil pan had rusted out and was leaking oil from pin holes in the pan | ||
| Apr 201341740 miC $197 | Replaced ESIM on exhaust system. | ||
| May 201446500 miC $783 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing Right front outer tie rod Right front lower ball joint Right rear wheel cylinder | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Minnesota, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 201075000 miUS $70 | Headlights started to fail. took to a shop and turned out the headlamps were failing low voltage bad headlamp, computer was able to store problem. Changed both headlamps and cleared the computer. all is well as I write this. | ||
| Feb 201188000 miUS $888 | Had tie rods replaced. Power steering hose replaced. front brake job | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Poland Feb 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 20089920 mi | Sometimes there's a rattling in the right side of the cockpit (not sure if the word is correct) when driving on very uneven road. (Un)fortunately the problem disappeared a few days before my appointment and never occured again - so no repair this time ... | ||
| Aug 200921700 mi$1480 | During the routine check a problem with the front left control arm was discovered. Verified the problem at the independent mechanics and ordered the parts. Successfully replaced the front left control arm. | ||
| Nov 200924800 mi | Replaced cracked and leaking CV boots. | ||
| Oct 201142160 mi$2000 | Many problems discovered - related to suspension mainly. Do not know English terms for most of them - will need to look up in a dictionary, sorry! | ||
| Dec 201357040 mi$1000 | pin, right-forward wheel | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Jul 2007 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2007124 mi | coolant leak | ||
| Apr 20071240 mi | check engine light on - diesel noise in engine | ||
| Jun 20072480 mi | diesel noise in engine | ||
| Jul 20073720 mi | rear washer leak | ||
| Aug 20074030 mi | Clutch squeak and rear washer leak | ||
| Nov 20075580 mi | Problem with clutch making squeaks and weird noises when car in neutral. | ||
| Jul 20089920 mi | Air bag light came on and then turned off...loose connector | ||
| Oct 200811780 mi | CV Joint Boot cracked. | ||
| Jan 200914260 mi | Control arms for front passenger side. | ||
| Apr 201131000 mi | Front suspension clinking. Sway bar bushings replaced | ||
| May 201131400 mi | Clinking continues. Backordered transmission mount. | ||
| Jun 201132240 mi | A/C Compressor was making noise. A/C Compressor replaced. | ||
| Jul 201133480 mi | Throttle body replaced, re-learned pcm | ||
| Oct 201134100 mi | Transmission mount replaced - clearly needed to be. | ||
| Apr 201343180 mi | Clunking/banging in front end | ||
| Apr 201449700 miC $600 | Tie rod ends were done. | ||
| Dec 201452700 mi | Driver side low beam headlight dead. Light bulb ok. Had to re-wire to get light. | ||
| Feb 201554560 miC $100 | Lower control arm on passenger side shot again. Needed it's third one. | ||
| Mar 201555180 mi | Passenger side fog light intermittent. Factory wiring faulty. | ||
| Dec 201558900 miC $75 | Driver side lower control arm replaced. This is the 4th one on this car | ||
| Dec 201666960 miC $15 | No start, no crank. Corroded connectors at battery - replaced battery connectors with new ones from Canadian Tire. | ||
| Jan 201767580 miC $50 | No start, no crank. Bad connection at battery - replaced battery connections again, this time with Dodge parts. | ||
| Jun 201771300 miC $100 | CEL for EVAP leak Replaced gas cap, but still trying to figure this out. Going to be looking at the canister next. | ||
| Aug 201772540 miC $150 | Replaced front pads and rotors | ||
| Dec 201775640 miC $200 | Battery replaced - no start Battery clip bolt rusted in place, requiring removal of front bumper cover and headlight to replace battery. | ||
| Mar 201877500 miC $10 | Passenger low beam not working, but high beam was working. Ended up wiring it off the driver low beam with a relay, and all works again. Problem with the TIPM, as running a new wire from the TIPM to the bulb did not fix it. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201178120 miC $100 | replace both front struts | ||
| Jan 201285560 miC $700 | lower ball joints and control arm bushings | ||
| Aug 2013115320 mi | replaced ball joint and tie rod end | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Dodge Caliber in Iowa, United States May 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 200965000 mi | Struts and swaybar end links replaced. | ||
| Dec 200967000 mi | Both control arms, second time. | ||
| Sep 201079000 mi | Tie rods. | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada May 2007 - May 2008 | |||
| Jul 20073720 mi | Transmission light came on with a loss of power. There was a TSB on the problem and a software update was required. | ||
| Feb 200812400 mi | Left tie rod end replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 20076820 mi | Noisy Brake/Tranmission safety interlock, part ordered and was installed quickly | ||
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