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2007 Dodge Caliber Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
4%of 884 total for the year
Median mileage
59,506miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 4% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,506 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I went to get my oil changed an the oil change person said he could not change my oil because the oil pan is rotting out from rust an there's another pan there that looks bad to I guessing must be transmission cover,I have never in my life heard of a oil pan rusting out .the car is like new,what do I do.”

NHTSA complaint #10547385, filed 2013-10, 52,592 miles

“After two sets of tires we were told the lower ball joints had to be replaced on front end. Had to park the car and wait a week before the parts came in. We were told it wasn't safe to drive and there should be a recall due to the many problems of this nature. Also the water pump had to be replaced two months prior to this problem. This vehicle was serviced each time at the Dodge dealer who informed us these problem should not have happen so soon.”

NHTSA complaint #10466542, filed 2012-07, 62,524 miles

“I was driving my car on I-10 and the car suddenly jerked and slowed down despite my foot still being on the gas pedal, the car began to shake and then the engine stopped on the middle of the road. I coasted to the median, and waited for 3-4 minutes, (mostly to catch my breath as I was lucky I was not run over by semi's) I restarted the MPH was the norm) I had to put on my hazard lights and drive to the next exit. The mechanic said the control board for the crankshaft was blown and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10567533, filed 2014-03, 70,539 miles

“I was approaching an intersection to make u-turn, when my car went into a stall. The engine sounded to me, as if it was still revving. But my foot wasn't on the pedal. I came to a halt in the middle of the road. Put my car in park, tried to restart the vehicle twice. Then my car caught fire. In shock I could feel the car getting hot. So I unbuckled my seat belt, and tried to open the door. It wouldn't open. I panicked for my life and proceeded to try and get out the car from the trunk. It wouldn't open either. …”

NHTSA complaint #10418203, filed 2011-08, 81,000 miles

“The first week I heard a hard & solid click noise coming from the rear of the vehicle 6-15-06. On 6-18-06 while in stand-still traffic the vehicles oil light lit up & chimed prior to the engine stalling & in neutral with the clutch to the floor. On 6-19-06 I took it in to the shop. John and I returned to the dealership 6-22-06 spoke with bob corlette about the multiple mechanical failures. We were told by bob that there is nothing that they can do. …”

NHTSA complaint #10163968, filed 2006-07, 430 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20111610%
201064%
200983%
2008134%
2007354%

Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Caliber

Suspension
255 complaintsElectrical system
197 complaintsBody and structure
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
104 complaintsSteering
98 complaintsExterior lighting
93 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsEngine
59 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsBrakes
40 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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