2007 Dodge Caliber electrical system problems

197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2007 Dodge Caliber — 22% of all complaints for this model year.

197

Electrical System complaints

22%

share of all complaints

92,600 mi

median reported incident mileage

2 / 6

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Vehicle tipm shut off transmission while driving an cause a traffic jam on a busy intersection caused the transmission system to go in limp mode an no breaks. Was very dangerous lucky I had a hand break that worked cause engine to shut off an studder had to get towed an transported the vehicle home…”
filed May 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the ECU had been hacked. While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the brakes applied without application, but I was able to move to the right lane. The vehicle was able to pull over safely, and it stalled. While parking with the foot on…”
filed Jan 26, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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