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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.
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2007 Dodge Caliber engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (66%)

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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

57660 mi

€600
timing belt kit & water pump. replace vacuum harness 

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2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch

172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD

98700 mi

US $1100
Check engine light with P0420. Manifold/Catalytic replaced and fixed code. 
20000 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 
64400 mi

US $100
Vacuum line for emissions had to be replaced 
84000 mi

US $475
Fuel pump replaced 
42000 mi

US $92
Check engine light was on. Some kind of computer update was performed. Light came back on within 30 miles 
44000 mi Catalytic converter replaced. 
70000 mi

US $200
Speed sensor needed to be replaced 

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2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

122900 mi

US $400
Accelerator had little effect on engine RPMs. The Throttle Body was replaced to correct the problem. 
141000 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. 
180000 mi

US $100
Had to replace an air intake sensor since the clip that holds it in place broke, which caused faulty readings by the sensor. 
219000 mi

US $217
Sensor on the crank was replaced. It had not completely failed, but had temporarily failed once. 
222000 mi Dealer replaced worn gaskets (valve cover, oil pan, etc.) 
11000 mi key failure had to get code and re programme 
122000 mi

US $25
Misfire cylinder 3. Replaced spark plugs and ingnition coils 
90000 mi warning light came on. intake manifold problem-- something stuck open 
113000 mi

US $50
Replace idler and tensoner pullies 
1200 mi Spark Knock, Exhaust ping noise, Sun Visor broken. 
13000 mi

US $45
Check engine light was coming on about once a month. Tech said it needed a new intake manifold. 
14000 mi Parts had been ordered for intake manifold because check engine light had been coming on. Parts installed. 
121400 mi

US $100
Also gas filler neck. 
174000 mi

US $87
Ignition Coil Packs (replace) Spark plugs (replace) 
188000 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... 
23540 mi problem with a mechanical and electronic piece that regulate the air flow to the motor (papillon) 
13000 mi Poor performance from stop with A/C on. Poor throttle response. 
45000 mi

US $100
Power Control Module(PCM). They kept car overnight as part needed to be ordered. Rental car provided. 
52500 mi

US $700
Gasket between engine & transmission was replaced. 
95700 mi

US $50
Camshaft sensor was going out. Replaced both 
23560 mi

$200
 
34720 mi

$200
stuck in 1st gear (cvt), rust damaged the sensor, replaced 200$ paid by me 
124200 mi

C $350
REPLACED THROTTLE BODY DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONTROL MOTOR 
27900 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. 
31000 mi Security not allowed to start engine or lift windows information on the dash was "no bus new computer was install 
24000 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. 
33000 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. 

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2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13330 mi low rpm during launch causing frequent stalling, diesel sound in engine engine concern, computer flashed, successful. 1.5 hours in shop 
31000 mi 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) 
31000 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 
124 mi coolant leak 
1240 mi check engine light on - diesel noise in engine 
2480 mi diesel noise in engine 
31400 mi Clinking continues. Backordered transmission mount. 
33480 mi Throttle body replaced, re-learned pcm 
34100 mi Transmission mount replaced - clearly needed to be. 
71300 mi

C $100
CEL for EVAP leak Replaced gas cap, but still trying to figure this out. Going to be looking at the canister next. 
1240 mi Ticking noise when car was stopped and turned off. Shop replaced pipe and muffler. 
39680 mi

C $350
The oil pan had rusted out and was leaking oil from pin holes in the pan 
41740 mi

C $197
Replaced ESIM on exhaust system. 

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