2007 Dodge Caliber air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 47 complaints for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 23 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 17 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 23 crashes, 17 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was involved in a collision in which the front of the vehicle was totally destroyed. The drivers side airbag in the steering wheel did not deploy at all and the driver was injured by the steering wheel. Both driver and passenger were wearing thier safety belts and both were injured by the safety belts with large deep contusions and bruises.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 43MPH, the vehicle was struck in the left front end which caused the vehicle to rollover twice and the airbags did not deploy. There was no pre-braking prior to impact. Although the occupants were wearing seatbelts, minor injuries were sustained. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. Due to the extensive damage, the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard to await inspection by the insurance adjustor.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Caliber
- Suspension 259 complaints
- Electrical system 205 complaints
- Body & structure 161 complaints
- Cruise control 105 complaints
- Steering 99 complaints
- Engine 94 complaints
- Lighting 94 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 60 complaints