2007 Dodge Caliber exterior - photograph by Johnny W. Dodge Caliber interior

Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Dodge Caliber rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Dodge Caliber reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008DodgeCaliber*

join to view

 16
6.4
30800
2007DodgeCaliber

84

Fewest         Most

32
8.9
39400
 

To see how the Dodge Caliber's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Dodge Caliber--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Dodge Caliber Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Dodge Caliber repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2009 Dodge Caliber Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Dodge Caliber Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Dodge Caliber Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Dodge Caliber Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Dodge Caliber's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Dodge Caliber's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Dodge Caliber MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Dodge Caliber. Price the Dodge Caliber.

Dodge Caliber Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Dodge Caliber and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Dodge Caliber price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Dodge Caliber.

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Dodge Caliber Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Dodge Caliber Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Dodge Caliber's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Dodge Caliber, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Dodge Caliber Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Dodge Caliber?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a Caliber--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Dodge Caliber review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Dodge Caliber Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Dodge Caliber tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Dodge Caliber--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Dodge Caliber Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Caliber by owners, visit:

allpar.com -- Dodge forums and information resource

2007 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Body4-door Hatch
Wheelbase103.7
Length173.8
Width68.8
Height60.4
Curb Weight2966
Fuel Capacity13.6
R1 Headroom40.0
R1 Shoulder Room54.2
R1 Hip Room52.2
R1 Legroom41.8
R2 Headroom38.9
R2 Shoulder Room53.4
R2 Hip Room49.6
R2 Legroom35.6
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0
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2007 Dodge Caliber 4-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimSESXTR/T
Standard Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 148@6500
TQ: 125@5200
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 148@6500
TQ: 125@5200
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 172@6000
TQ: 165@4400
Optional Engine(s) 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 158@6400
TQ: 141@5000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 158@6400
TQ: 141@5000
 
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)CVTCVT6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)  AWD
Standard Tires205/70R15 tires215/60R17 tires215/55HR18 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 4 speakersUnbranded audio system, 4 speakersUnbranded audio system, 4 speakers
Optional AudioBoston Acoustics audio system, 458W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)Boston Acoustics audio system, 458W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)Boston Acoustics audio system, 458W, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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