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Chart based on 20 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
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
17000 mi
Driver side mirror broken.
19000 mi
Black tape on exterior B pillar bubbled up.
Cell phone holder in arm rest moves excessively by itself.
20000 mi
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.
24000 mi
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.
12000 mi
Sunroof water leak, front passenger a post.
14000 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 ...
22000 mi
Water leak around rear window. Possible from spoiler mounting bolts.
18290 mi
Rear suspension noise.
Problem came from the trailer hitch hitting the tail pipe
37000 mi
Coolant leak from engine, parts ordered and replaced. Accelerator pedal assembly replaced due to bushings that fell out.
Washer fluid nozzle replace. One broke over the winter
3720 mi
Rear window sprinkler leaks. One way valve installed (TSB).
21000 mi
right front headlight loose it 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.
15000 mi
Dash top panel warped. Was missing clip.
19000 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.
24000 mi
US $32
Left wiper blade leaves streaks. Blade was replaced. Did not resolve problem. Dealer replace wiper arm. Did not resolve problem.
91000 mi
US $18
Windshield fluid resevoir tubing broke and did not work. Replaced the fitting.
12000 mi
Horn was non-functional. I was told that the horn itself had gone bad, so it was fully replaced.
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