NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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884 reportsMileage unknown · Jan 22, 2019
Vehicle Speed Control
THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE ALL ACCELERATION AND POWER WITH NO WARNING. EVENTUALLY THE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE BUT WILL EVENTUALLY GO OFF. THE GAS PUMP AS BEEN REPLACED, THE THROTTLE CONTROL HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND THIS IS STILL HAPPENING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE ME TO GET REAR-ENDED AT ANY GI…
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THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE ALL ACCELERATION AND POWER WITH NO WARNING. EVENTUALLY THE THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE BUT WILL EVENTUALLY GO OFF. THE GAS PUMP AS BEEN REPLACED, THE THROTTLE CONTROL HAS BEEN REPLACED, AND THIS IS STILL HAPPENING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE ME TO GET REAR-ENDED AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. IT'S EXTREMELY SCARY BECAUSE THIS WILL HAPPEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND GOES NO WHERE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS AS WELL. ALSO, I'M PREGNANT. I AM AFRAID FOR MYSELF, MY CHILD, AND THE FATHER OF MY CHILD BECAUSE WE ALL RIDE IN THIS CAR EVERY DAY!!! THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!! SEARCH THE INTERNET, THIS IS HAPPENING TO EVERYONE, NOT JUST ME!!!
NHTSA ODI #11171379
279,000 miles · Jan 15, 2019
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE MAINTENANCE WORK COULD NOT BE SAFELY COMPLETED DUE TO THE RUST. JIM SHORKEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (LOCATED AT 13230 US-30, IRWIN, PA 15642, (412)…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE MAINTENANCE WORK COULD NOT BE SAFELY COMPLETED DUE TO THE RUST. JIM SHORKEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (LOCATED AT 13230 US-30, IRWIN, PA 15642, (412) 872-2400) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 279,000.
NHTSA ODI #11170098
180,000 miles · Jan 14, 2019
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED PER AN UNSPECIFIED FAILURE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED PER AN UNSPECIFIED FAILURE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS RUSTED AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED SPOKE WITH CORPORATE ABOUT UNDERCARRIAGE ( ABOUT 4 MONTHS PAST EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRATION) APPROVED REPAIR. TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP BUT THE SHOP DID NOT HAVE ANY NOTES FROM CORPORATE. ON 12/18 DRIVERSIDE BALL - JOINT RUSTED AND SNAPPED, HAD TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. CONTACTED CORPORATE 4 TIMES BUT NO RESPONSE. CONSUMER ALSO HAS ISSUES WITH BOTH FRONT DOOR HINGES RUSTED OUT, BACK DOORS ARE STARTING TOO, THEY'RE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AT HALF WAY SHUT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #11169955
110,000 miles · Jan 3, 2019
Electrical System
MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. CHANGING THE BULB DID NOT FIX IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT WOULD COST $1000. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS, THE CAR STARTED TO STALL OUT AND HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING. WHEN THE CAR STALLS OUT IT WON'T START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60 MPH AND THE CAR WOULD JUST…
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MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. CHANGING THE BULB DID NOT FIX IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT WOULD COST $1000. AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS, THE CAR STARTED TO STALL OUT AND HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING. WHEN THE CAR STALLS OUT IT WON'T START FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 60 MPH AND THE CAR WOULD JUST DIE. THE WORST SITUATION IS WHEN I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL AND MY CAR STALLED. I HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND TURN IT OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT WOULD START AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS RELATED TO THE SAME ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND THE TIPM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. IT WAS A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING THAT CAUSES A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF THE TIPM MODULES TO EVENTUALLY FAIL. THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY DODGE.
NHTSA ODI #11165610
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2018
StructureSuspension
VEHICLE FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH WITH HOLES AND EXCESSIVE RUSTED COMPONENTS IN REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. CAUSE. EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO NORMAL EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENT AND NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. MY VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITH THE SAME PARTS AS THE VEHICLES THAT GOT COVERED BY THE …
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VEHICLE FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH WITH HOLES AND EXCESSIVE RUSTED COMPONENTS IN REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. CAUSE. EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO NORMAL EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENT AND NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. MY VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITH THE SAME PARTS AS THE VEHICLES THAT GOT COVERED BY THE EXISTING RECALL. AND HAS IDENTICAL CORROSION FAILURES AS THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED ENGINE OIL PAN THAT RUSTED AND WAS LEAKING. TRANSMISSION OIL PAN REPLACED. RUSTED AND WAS LEAKING.
NHTSA ODI #11162317
72,700 miles · Dec 17, 2018
SuspensionUnknown Or Other
ACCORDING TO MY MECHSNIC ,THE SWAY BAR HAS ROTTED OFF AND THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL DUE TO WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAINS THERE HAS BEEN A WARRANTY EXTENSION I'VE BEEN TOLD WHEN WE TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT IT FEELS LIKE THE THE CAR IS COMING APART THE SUBFRAME NEEDS TO BE REPLACED .
NHTSA ODI #11162006
70,000 miles · Dec 15, 2018
Electrical SystemExterior LightingSeat Belts
DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT RELEASES ITSELF WHILE I'M DRIVING, FRONT DRIVER HEADLIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON EVEN THOUGH BULB HAS BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES TO RULE OUT DAMAGED BULB, REAR TAG LIGHT WON'T TURN ON WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, REARVIEW MIRROR LIGHT WILL NOT TURN ON.
NHTSA ODI #11161764
76,000 miles · Nov 29, 2018
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING I LET OFF OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE PROCEEDS TO ACCELERATE WITH OUT YOUR FOOT BEING ON IT. THIS WAS WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
NHTSA ODI #11154688
Mileage unknown · Nov 22, 2018
Unknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
MY CAR LOSS SPEED WHEN YOU DRIVE IT FOR MORE THAN 50 MINUTES END THEN I HAVE TO WAIT FOR 20 MINUTES WHILE THE TEMPERATURE DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11153245
98,000 miles · Nov 14, 2018
SteeringStructureSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SECTION OF THE SUBFRAME EXPERIENCED SEVERE RUST AND CORR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CALIBER. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SECTION OF THE SUBFRAME EXPERIENCED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
NHTSA ODI #11151405
Official recalls
4Dec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Jun 3, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING POCKETS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BIND OR STICK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD THE PEDAL BIND OR BECOME STUCK, IT CAN BE OVERCOME BY SMART BRAKES WHICH OVERRIDE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
May 7, 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DISC BRAKES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 135, "LIGHT VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE LENGTH OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS MAY PREVENT ACTUATION OF THE PARK BRAKE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL HUB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 29, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE10012 · Sticking Accelerator Pedal
Opened Apr 29, 2010 · Closed Aug 26, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of June 3, 2010, Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 25,265 model year 2007 Dodge Caliber vehicles and 71 model year 2007 Jeep Compass vehicles manufactured from March 7, 2006 through May 19, 2006.The recall will remedy a defect in the accelerator pedal assembly (accelerator pedal) of the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system that can cause the accelerator pedal to stick in an open position and not return to the idle position when released.As stated in the opening resume, the subject vehicles (Caliber) are equipped with an ETC accelerator pedal manufactured by the CTS Corporation, the same supplier of the ETC accelerator pedal used in the recently recalled Toyota vehicles.The ETC accelerator pedal used in Caliber and Compass vehicles is not the same as those used in the recalled Toyota vehicles.They are of a different design, were manufactured using different tooling, and fail in a different manner.According to Chrysler and CTS, oversized bearing pockets in the ETC accelerator pedal housing of the Caliber and Compass vehicles allows the accelerator pedal pivot shaft bearings to dislodge from the housing.If this occurs, the accelerator pedal can stick in an open position (i.e., fails to return to the closed position) or be slow to return.Chrysler's DIR notes that the subject vehicles are equipped with Smart Brake Technology and contends that the impact of a binding or sticking accelerator pedal can be negated by its Smart Brake system.In Chrysler's view, the system enables the brake pedal input to override the throttle control system and safely depower the vehicle and minimizes the potential for safety consequences resulting from the defect in the accelerator pedal.Further, Chrysler states, as a result of the presence of this technology, Chrysler Group LLC has concluded that the condition described in this report does not present an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.ODI does not concur with Chrysler's position that the Smart Brake technology employed in the subject vehicles eliminates unreasonable risks to safety stemming from the ETC accelerator pedal defect.Aside from the fact that the technology is applicable only to situations where the brake pedal is activated, the Smart Brake system implemented in the subject vehicles will override a stuck throttle under a discrete set of conditions.Because driver behaviors (e.g., kicking at the accelerator pedal to dislodge it, or pumping the brake pedal instead of steady application) may delay or prevent activation of the Smart Brake system in the subject vehicles, ODI believes that this Smart Brake system does not totally eliminate unreasonable risks to safety posed by this defect or the necessity of a safety recall in this case.See Safety Recall file 10V-234 for recall details.
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