2007 Dodge Caliber Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 104about this part
- Share
- 12%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 104 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 12% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,850 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“I was stopped at a stop light. The light turned green and I stepped onto the accelerator pedal. As I was accelerating up a hill the entire plastic pedal broke off from the firewall and fell onto the floor. I was able to get off of the road safely, but the car is useless without a pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10554172, filed 2013-11, 47,000 miles“I bought a 2007, Dodge Caliber. Drove it for a while. Then as I was driving in a school x-ing my accelerator stuck. I had a terrible accident with the woman stopped in front of me. My car was totaled. A week later I received a recall on the accelerator, after the damage was done. I have had no compensation, and am without a vehicle. I must work. Help me please!”
NHTSA complaint #10354192, filed 2010-09, 3,500 miles“My 2007 Dodge Caliber sxt has a problem with the throttle. The pedal sticks, causing the accelerator to raise the rpms to about 5000 while driving. I noticed a copper bushing on my floor mat but had no idea that it came from the pedal assy. I will take my vehicle in tomorrow. This problem is occurring very frequent and I am afraid that this will cause some serious injury or death. Updated 05/20/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10308711, filed 2010-02, 82,000 miles“2007 Dodge Caliber over the winter the car idled rough and something came on about the electronic throttle control. I the last 3weeks the throttle pedal on the car got stuck 4 times. I just read on internet this year car had problems. I called local Dodge dealer and they said they only heard about problem on internet too. They heard nothing from Dodge. The stuck pedal did not cause an accident but could.”
NHTSA complaint #10328698, filed 2010-05, 56,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V234000Jun 3, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge caliber and jeep compass passenger vehicles manufactured from march 7 through may 19, 2006. The pivot…Covers: Dodge Caliber 2007, Jeep Compass 2007
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Caliber
255 complaintsElectrical system
197 complaintsBody and structure
158 complaintsSteering
98 complaintsExterior lighting
93 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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