2007 Dodge Caliber suspension problems
259 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 259 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 210 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 25 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 50 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 27 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 23 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 20 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 16 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 210 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger side. The contact looked in the rearview mirror and saw sparks coming from the rear passenger side. The contact pulled over, and upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was inward and the cross member was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.
The first indication of the problem was as I was driving at higher speeds (above 50 MPH). I noticed a definite shaking which I took to mean that the tires were not balanced properly. I had the vehicle checked and was told that the front ball joints, control arms and tie rods were worn out. I replaced these parts and the tires as they had begun to wear badly. I am now about to replace the same parts for the fourth time! There are also major problems with the rear suspension.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Caliber
- 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
- Air bags 47 complaints