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2007 Dodge Caliber
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| Dodge Caliber in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | 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
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 148000 | 385 | 2 struts, ball joint and tie rod. |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| Dodge Caliber in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 65000 | 100 | Vacuum line for emissions had to be replaced Control arm was ready to break, needed to be replaced Brakes replaced for all 4 wheels, rotors turned. AC recharged |
| Aug | 2011 | 76000 | 600 | Replace Tie rod and Lower control arm |
| Dec | 2012 | 84000 | 475 | Fuel pump replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 37000 | 0 | Coolant leak from engine, parts ordered and replaced. Accelerator pedal assembly replaced due to bushings that fell out. Water leak at sunroof repaired. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 66000 | 1650 | Front struts were leaking. Very soft and bouncy suspention. Replaced all struts, completed alignment. |
| Apr | 2013 | 98000 | 1400 | Check engine light with P0420. Manifold/Catalytic replaced and fixed code. Alternator made a loud grinding noise. Removed and replaced. |
| Dodge Caliber in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Sunroof water leak, front passenger a post. |
| Mar | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Brake switch stuck off. Water leak around rear window. Possible from spoiler mounting bolts. |
| Feb | 2009 | 22000 | 0 | Tie rod ends worn out, both sides. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Weather stripping not properly attached around passenger door. Wheels and steering wheel aligned. Driver side mirror broken. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 92 | Check engine light was on. Some kind of computer update was performed. Light came back on within 30 miles | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Catalytic converter replaced. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 70000 | 200 | Speed sensor needed to be replaced |
| Jan | 2011 | 79000 | 300 | Alternator went bad, wiring caught fire. This car is a POS |
| Mar | 2011 | 86000 | 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? |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 18880 | 0 | Rear suspension noise. Problem came from the trailer hitch hitting the tail pipe |
| Aug | 2008 | 20460 | 0 | Rattle in the front end. They replaced 2 tie rods |
| Mar | 2009 | 25420 | 0 | Replacing front end bushing (x4) |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 19000 | 0 | Black tape on exterior B pillar bubbled up. Cell phone holder in arm rest moves excessively by itself. |
| Jan | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | 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 | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | TSB to reflash CVT transmission to fix poor launch. Both front seats creaked under acceleration and cornering. Rear brakes moan loudly while reversing slowly and brakes are cool. 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 | 2008 | 32000 | 20 | Blackout tape bubbling. |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | 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 |
| Mar | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Replaced Clunking rear shock |
| Mar | 2010 | 33500 | 0 | Back to shop for right rear suspension noise(loud snapping noise on some potholes) This time they replaced all right side suspension components. |
| Feb | 2011 | 44000 | 107 | Noise from front end. Replaced lower control arms(including ball joints) and tie rod ends. |
| Apr | 2011 | 46000 | 107 | Alternator failed, serpentine belt broke. Car was towed to dealer, alternator and belt replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 21080 | 0 | a weird noise on the road when passing in a hole, a bump, a denivelation |
| Oct | 2010 | 23740 | 0 | problem with a mechanical and electronic piece that regulate the air flow to the motor (papillon) |
| Dec | 2010 | 25420 | 0 | break pads were gone at 80-90% |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 40000 | 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 | 2011 | 47700 | 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. |
| Dec | 2012 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | key failure had to get code and re programme |
| Oct | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | N/S wishbone and bush replaced under waranty, know problem to CJD |
| Nov | 2012 | 35500 | 120 | Ball joint |
| Feb | 2013 | 37000 | 70 | Tyre pressure sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 40500 | 100 | Window switch went out. Front brakes need replacing along with rotors. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 155000 | 110 | Power door lock on drivers door failed replaced solenoid |
| Jun | 2011 | 166000 | 200 | Lower ball joints were replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 47120 | 0 | loose tie rod ends both sides |
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 55300 | 0 | A/C Power Outlet and Bluetooth |
| Mar | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 141000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 158000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 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 Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 77000 | 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 New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 21000 | 700 | lower control arms loose recently; AC failed around 12k compressor needs to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 122000 | 180 | Tie-rod end. Other side was replaced a year earlier. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 22940 | 0 | LOOSE AND WORN LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END |
| Jul | 2011 | 44640 | 150 | Both front lower control arms replaced on extended warranty. Alignment was then required, $150 not covered on warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 43700 | 0 | CVT transmission replaced. Had started slipping sometimes, but would have gone longer without being repaired. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 76000 | 100 | Lower control arms replaced due to wear. |
| Dec | 2011 | 92000 | 900 | Low beam out on passenger headlight. TPIM had to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Antilock Brake sensor failed. Light came on. Was replaced under warranty by dealer. |
| Sep | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Outer Passenger A/C-Heat Vent plastic slat snapped and broke off when trying to open/adjust. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Finland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 9920 | 0 | Door alignment caused paint damage. |
| Oct | 2009 | 84940 | 900 | Instrument panel illumination. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 13000 | 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 | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | 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 | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | All of a sudden had NO power steering. Was able to get to a close dealer and they replaced power steering fluid line. |
| Jul | 2010 | 41000 | 160 | Loud squeaking metallic sound when brakes applied fairly firmly. Rear of vehicle. They inspected, said brakes were fine but they cleaned off a lot of dirt and brake dust. |
| Jul | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 67000 | 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 | 2012 | 71000 | 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 | 2012 | 83000 | 100 | Heard clunking when I went over bumps. They found the struts were leaking and replaced them. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | I had the car in for inspection and was told that the back drum brakes were not wearing properly for a car that is only a year old and that this could cause severe wear on the rotors |
| Jun | 2010 | 57000 | 300 | squeaking and clunking coming from front end. control arms needed to be replaced. bushings went bad, but cannot buy just the bushings |
| Jul | 2012 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Spark Knock, Exhaust ping noise, Sun Visor broken. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | Dash top panel warped. Was missing clip. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 1860 | 0 | Check engine light came on after block heater was first plugged in. They're not sure how to fix it. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | 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 | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Sunshade replaced, rattle gone. |
| Sep | 2007 | 19000 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 24000 | 77 | Left wiper blade leaves streaks. Blade was replaced. Did not resolve problem. Dealer replace wiper arm. Did not resolve problem. Brakes make squeaks when brakes are applied.Was told this normal since brakes are semi-metallic. Nothing can be done. |
| May | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Tie rod ends were worn. Dealer discovered it while changing the oil. |
| Mar | 2009 | 45000 | 100 | Power Control Module(PCM). They kept car overnight as part needed to be ordered. Rental car provided. |
| Aug | 2009 | 51000 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 55000 | 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 Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 21000 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | 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 | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Horn was non-functional. I was told that the horn itself had gone bad, so it was fully replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 22320 | 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 | 2008 | 26660 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 27900 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | Security not allowed to start engine or lift windows information on the dash was "no bus new computer was install |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Romania | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 3720 | 0 | Rear window sprinkler leaks. One way valve installed (TSB). |
| Mar | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 23560 | 200 | |
| Feb | 2011 | 34720 | 200 | stuck in 1st gear (cvt), rust damaged the sensor, replaced 200$ paid by me |
| Sep | 2011 | 42160 | 700 | clunks fw wheels, driver and pasanger, LCA to replace. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 46500 | 17 | Cruise switch quit. I replaced myself in 20 minutes. Part cost $17 |
| Oct | 2009 | 69440 | 80 | Replaced right lower ball joint with a quality aftermarket part. |
| Dec | 2009 | 75020 | 85 | Replaced left ball joint |
| Feb | 2010 | 77500 | 87 | REPLACED RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD END |
| Jun | 2010 | 91760 | 200 | REPLACED STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WITH A REBUILT UNIT |
| Mar | 2012 | 121520 | 75 | REPLACED ALTERNATOR DECOUPLER PULLEY |
| Oct | 2012 | 124400 | 350 | REPLACED THROTTLE BODY DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONTROL MOTOR |
| Apr | 2013 | 129580 | 200 | REAR CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WORN, REPLACED CONTROL ARMS LEFT AND RIGHT |
| Dodge Caliber in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 2000 | 0 | 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 | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | 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 | 2012 | 53000 | 700 | Gasket between engine & transmission was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 1240 | 0 | Ticking noise when car was stopped and turned off. Shop replaced pipe and muffler. |
| Mar | 2007 | 3100 | 0 | Code P0573 Brake switch stuck off |
| Jun | 2008 | 11780 | 100 | Squeaking rear drum brakes cleaning service fixed problem |
| May | 2009 | 18600 | 0 | Passenger side window would go down but not up. Dealer replaced 2 switches and a regulator under warranty. |
| Aug | 2009 | 20460 | 220 | I had a rubbing sound in the passenger rear when turning left. It was rust buildup on the rear brake drum. The dealer had the rust sanded off which resolved the noise. |
| Jan | 2010 | 23140 | 0 | Replaced both front outer tie rod ends. Replaced both front lower control arm/bushing assemblies |
| Oct | 2012 | 39680 | 350 | The oil pan had rusted out and was leaking oil from pin holes in the pan |
| Mar | 2013 | 41540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 8060 | 0 | 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 |
| Aug | 2007 | 14920 | 0 | engine concern, computer flashed, successful. 1.5 hours in shop |
| Aug | 2008 | 31000 | 30 | 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 | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | 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 |
| Oct | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Poland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 9920 | 0 | 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 | 2009 | 21700 | 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 | 2009 | 24800 | 0 | Replaced cracked and leaking CV boots. |
| Oct | 2011 | 42160 | 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 | 2012 | 50840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | coolant leak | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | check engine light on - diesel noise in engine | |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | diesel noise in engine | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | rear washer leak | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Clutch squeak and rear washer leak | |
| Nov | 2007 | 5580 | 0 | Problem with clutch making squeaks and weird noises when car in neutral. |
| Jul | 2008 | 9920 | 0 | Air bag light came on and then turned off...loose connector |
| Oct | 2008 | 11780 | 0 | CV Joint Boot cracked. |
| Jan | 2009 | 14260 | 0 | Control arms for front passenger side. |
| Apr | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Front suspension clinking. Sway bar bushings replaced |
| May | 2011 | 31600 | 0 | Clinking continues. Backordered transmission mount. |
| Jun | 2011 | 32240 | 0 | A/C Compressor was making noise. A/C Compressor replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 33480 | 0 | Throttle body replaced, re-learned pcm |
| Oct | 2011 | 34100 | 0 | Transmission mount replaced - clearly needed to be. |
| Nov | 2011 | 35000 | 0 | Previous clunking still evident. Eventually replaced front brake pads, and noise is now gone...FINALLY!! |
| Mar | 2013 | 42780 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 67580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 78120 | 500 | replace both front struts rear drums and shoes replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 85560 | 700 | lower ball joints and control arm bushings |
| Mar | 2013 | 110360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Caliber in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 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 | 2011 | 88000 | 888 | Had tie rods replaced. Power steering hose replaced. front brake job |
| Sep | 2011 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT AWD
| Dodge Caliber in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | Struts and swaybar end links replaced. |
| Dec | 2009 | 67000 | 0 | Both control arms, second time. |
| Sep | 2010 | 79000 | 0 | Tie rods. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Dodge Caliber 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Dodge Caliber in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 3720 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 6820 | 0 | Noisy Brake/Tranmission safety interlock, part ordered and was installed quickly |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Caliber in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 3720 | 0 | Transmission light came on with a loss of power. There was a TSB on the problem and a software update was required. |
| Feb | 2008 | 12400 | 0 | Left tie rod end replaced. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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