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2007 Dodge Caliber Electrical system Problems

Complaints
197about this part
Share
22%of 884 total for the year
Median mileage
91,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 197 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 22% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I recently purchased the vehicle from the original owner. The vehicle light flashes while driving. The mileage is currently 91k miles. Now the lightening bolt symbol will not turn off and the vehicle will not accelerate over 39 miles. I have not been able to drive the vehicle for over a week.”

NHTSA complaint #11339212, filed 2020-07, 91,000 miles

“The electronic throttle control went out on me as I was entering the freeway. The etc is basically the car losing all power but the vehicle does not shut off only the gas peddle loses all power. It was very scary when your litteraly carrying your entire family including your doggy.”

NHTSA complaint #11374360, filed 2020-11, 150,000 miles

“I was driving and the battery light came on. Later on when about 100 miles from home there are several other lights that come on and then while running approx 60mph the car just shuts down in the middle of the road. After replacing the alternator and battery the battery light continues to stay on. I take the car to a local garage to find out the tipm needs to be replaced which appears to cost over $1000 in which I do not have to spend.”

NHTSA complaint #11342489, filed 2020-07, 173,000 miles

“The drivers side headlight is out. The bulb was replaced and it still does not work. I was told that the tipm needed to be replaced. I was told that this is not a safety issue. It is a safety issue for only having one head light. I guess when I receive a citation for only one headlight then the citation will be mailed to Dodge for reimbursement.”

NHTSA complaint #10620892, filed 2014-08, 145,827 miles

“My car started making a noise and idling high last year. It started cutting itself off and eventually it wouldn't start. I replaced the alternator and battery. Now less than a year later 2014, the low lights don't work and it is starting to make the same noise and cut itself off. Now I'm being told its the total integrated power module.”

NHTSA complaint #10598772, filed 2014-06, 80,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012510%
20112415%
20103220%
20092310%
20085816%
200719722%

Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Caliber

Suspension
255 complaints
Body and structure
158 complaints
Vehicle speed control
104 complaints
Steering
98 complaints
Exterior lighting
93 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
80 complaints
Engine
59 complaints
Other or unknown
58 complaints
Air bags
46 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Brakes
40 complaints
Engine cooling
35 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Caliber

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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