2007 Dodge Caliber vs 2007 Toyota Matrix
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Toyota Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 884 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 136 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 54 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–26 | 27–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,511 mi | 46,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Caliber | Toyota Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 255 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 197 | 12 |
| Structure | 158 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 104 | 12 |
| Steering | 98 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 93 | 2 |
| Power Train | 80 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 180 | 0 |
| Stalling | 91 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 32 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 0 |
2007 Dodge Caliber
2007 Toyota Matrix
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.