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Dodge Caliber
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
1,939
Active records
Recalls
8
Active records
TSBs
164
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
4
Injuries
95
Crashes
121
Fires
32
Top reported issues — Dodge Caliber
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Condition issue
Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Electrical issue
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Starting behavior
Steering behavior
Fluid issue
Powering on/off behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Access/entry issue
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2007 DODGE CALIBER
Filed May 8, 2026
Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home an got it inspected by a mobile mechanic an says the fuse box had blown internal components due to failing internal electrical components or weak points in the tipm system
2009 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Mar 31, 2026
Under paneling under all doors and under car rusting out completely. Falling pieces fly away anytime.
2012 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Feb 26, 2026
Rear subframe rotted out, detached at tire arm...see many complaints online
2009 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Feb 11, 2026
My car will not shift. It’s saying that the part that was fixed under the recall is bad. What do I do now?
2007 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Jan 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the ECU had been hacked. While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the brakes applied without application, but I was able to move to the right lane. The vehicle was able to pull over safely, and it stalled. While parking with the foot on the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a small pole. There was no reported fire, airbag deployment, police report filed, or injuries. While in neutral, the vehicle suddenly…
2010 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Nov 2, 2025
I was just at the dealer mechanic for an oil change and asked about a slight pull to one side when stopping. after doing the oil change he cam back with a list of things the most significant of which was a that the front sub-frame was rotted out, as well as the rear bumper metal under the plastic cover. They gave me an estimate for the repairs exceeding $7000. Then I came home an researched this problem and find its common on these calibers from 2007-2012 and is a known problem!? but no recall…
2007 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Oct 6, 2025
I was informed on 09/29/2025 by my Chrysler dealer that a second critical component of my 2007 Caliber frame had rusted to the point that it broke. The first critical component was reported in my complaint tracking number 11459461 submitted on 04/03/2022. The component in that filing was the engine pan that supported the engine. On this latest failure, I was told the same thing by the shop manager: If you hit a bump while driving this vehicle you could lose your back wheels. In the first…
2007 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Sep 16, 2025
I was at a gas station and attempted to leave the lot and the cradle and/or attached parts broke into, rendering the car undrivable.
2011 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Jul 2, 2025
** From Dealer - diagnosis says - Primary Line B: D1 C/S Multiple warning lights came on in dash (like a X-mas tree) and vehicle will not want to drive after that. C/S has to turn off and turn back on to get to move. C/A TIPM – Total integrated power module – verified customer concern found vehicle with loss of comm dts with tipm no vin mis match dtc present and more than one module aginst tipm recommend replacement of tipm and retesting at this time. The TIPM module controls most if not all…
2010 DODGE CALIBER
Filed Apr 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine unexpectedly shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The engine oil warning light as intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no cause of failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air…