2007 Dodge Caliber power train problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Dodge Caliber — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
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
“I was informed on 09/29/2025 by my Chrysler dealer that a second critical component of my 2007 Caliber frame had rusted to the point that it broke. The first critical component was reported in my complaint tracking number 11459461 submitted on 04/03/2022. The component in that filing was the engine…”
filed Oct 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Caliber years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Caliber | 5 | 10% |
| 2011 Caliber | 17 | 10% |
| 2010 Caliber | 17 | 11% |
| 2009 Caliber | 64 | 28% |
| 2008 Caliber | 37 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Dodge Caliber
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.