2007 Dodge Caliber Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 80about this part
- Share
- 9%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 80 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 9% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Whenever the vehicle attempts to accelerate it begins jerking and shaking. Won't shift properly. It had done before, after I had owned the vehicle for 4 years. At that time the transmission had to be replaced. It is now another 4 years later I am going through the same thing and the dealership says I need another transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10780658, filed 2015-10, 113,230 miles“I heard a rumbling noise under the car took it to dealer and they said it wasn't safe to drive. Told me my whole rear end was rusted out and I paid $1600 for repairs. Now my car made a noise while my tires were going took it shop they said see a dealer on the way there my car stopped going forward. Good thing I wasn't on the highway. I could back into a parking space semi safely. Both problems in 3 months and my warranty is no more on my transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11031371, filed 2017-10, 104,000 miles“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“While driving auto stops being able to accelerate. Have to coast to side and stop. Throttle control light comes on. Usually after little while can turn back on and go. I also have chrysler sebring 2008 tjat does same thing even after. Multiple trips to Dodge service. Read where this is a biv problem ma ny are having but Dodge/chrysler still doing nothing to repair. Dangerous I was on freeway going 65 mp and almost hit ny four cars. Happens more at fast speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11005971, filed 2017-07, 105,300 miles“While trying to accelerate on highway vehicle began to jerk and lose speed. Now when I press the gas pedal it hesitates and at high speeds jerks and loses power. Truck behind me had to slam on brakes and almost caused severe accident. Dodge needs to fix immediately. I don't have any money to even try to fix since I don't know where to start. Please help all of us Dodge Caliber owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10473675, filed 2012-09, 74,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission 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…
- 10025384Jun 18, 2008Flash: mil illumination with dtc p0139 or 02270. This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm).
- 10024644Mar 20, 2008Flash: mill illumination with dtc p0139 or p2270.
- 10021666Apr 28, 2007Erase and reprogram the gpec power train control module (pcm) with new software.
- 10020093Oct 5, 2006Continuously variable transmission (cvt) automatic shifter diagnostics.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10020250Jul 1, 2006The powertrain control module (pcm) was inadvertently programmed with diagnostic software that is unable to detect an engine thermostat malfunction. Emissions recall f29…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Caliber
255 complaintsElectrical system
197 complaintsBody and structure
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
104 complaintsSteering
98 complaintsExterior lighting
93 complaintsEngine
59 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsEngine 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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