Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Caliber owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My car has stalled several times. Started in December 2014 car stalled an I turned it back on basically turning heat off. Since then it randomly sputtered. Driving a month later it shut off on me while driving, I turned heat off again thinking it was that. Took it to the shop and they couldn't find anything wrong with it. A month later engine light comes on an code is the one for gas cap. I bought a new one, 2 weeks later while parked waiting for my kids to come out of school my car dies acting like it wants to start. Later to find out the problem is the fuel pump! The wires inside fuel pump and the harness were burnt up ! It's really wired and fixed. I didn't get a new fuel pump just new wires. Can someone please let me know their situation! I'm scared to even get back in the car especially with two kids who sit in the back seat
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel pump was melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.
I have been experiencing difficulty in filling fuel into the gas tank. Fuel must be entered very slowly in the filler neck or the handle from the pump will "trip" and not allow any further flow of fuel. After doing some research and talking to others I thought this problem might be due to a clogged EVAP hose or its charcoal canister. I took it to an nationally known service station who diagnosed the problem to be not in the EVAP system but in a defective "rollover valve" which is internal to the fuel tank. It is essentially a "check valve" which prevents fuel from spilling back out of the tank in the event of a rollover accident. If this rollover valve is stuck "partially closed" during filling, then it could also be stuck "partially open" and allow fuel to dangerously spill backward through the filler neck in the event of a rollover accident. …
I have had issues with this vehicle such as the o2 sensors that has to be repaired every year. The safety issues with this vehicle if you are at stop sign or just idle in traffic- the engine light will begin to blink and the car begins to move back and forth..also, it constantly over heats after much repairs- these symptoms continue to persist-the gentleman at good year told me that some of your parts o2 sensor was recalled- failed to get assistance from Chrysler- the overheating is annoying- I can not drive over 45 miles without over heating. …
Engine throttle control light came on after pumping gas, vehicle vibrated. Light came on intermittently on trip home, would slow speed down and it would go off. Exited interstate, came to full stop, accelerated to go, and car vibrated and almost stalled as pulling out. Drove vehicle for two more days - light came on and would vibrate - almost stalled in 2 busy intersections. Previous recall on 25K 2007 Dodge calibers - mine not included in recall. Unable to get an appt at Dodge dealer for a week. Decided this was a safety issue and did not drive. Issue happened while driving and stationary, on highway at high speeds and on city street, turning. Issue caused the vehicle to not go normal speeds - was unable to go posted speed limit. Contacted Dodge/Chrysler recall - they will not admit this is a widespread issue. Numerous vehicle owners are running into this at 90-130K miles. …
Our car was purchased used two years ago and always had an issue with hesitation with both acceleration and idling after completely filling the gas tank. Last week it started having the same hesitation/sputtering issue but without having recently filled up the gas tank. It sputters/hesitates to accelerate while going anywhere between 20-30 MPH (we did not take it on the freeway out of fearing it would die going faster so we are unsure how it does at higher speeds). It also started to stall while idling at a stop light. It started up again fine both times it died but continued to hesitate while accelerating. Our radio hasn't come on a few times when we start the car (this has happened approximately ten times since we've had the car) and the fuse is fine. We pop the fuse out and put it back in and the radio starts up fine again. …
At first, the service engine soon light would begin flashing when I hit the accelerator pedal and I lost power. Could not go over 35 MPH. Then by the time I made it off the highway, the light stayed flashing all the time. And I have not been able to regain proper power at all. It uses a ton of gas and when sitting in park, if I push the break pedal, there is a clicking noise under where the shifter is located. With losing power on the highway, other traffic and myself were in danger. I looked online and many many ppl have the same issue with no luck of fixing the problem even after hundreds of dollars at the mechanic. Also, many have filed complaints and have gotten no where and very negative responses when calling Dodge. I dont have hundreds of dollars for repairs as I am on disability. Hope this has became a recall issue and I dont have a huge out of pocket expense. …
While traveling 80 MPH on the interstate my Caliber stopped accelerating and I rapidly lost speed; however, the car was still running and no matter how far I pushed the gas pedal it would not accelerate. I had to turn on my hazards and make my way across 4 lanes to get off the interstate. I was able to make it to a gas station by coasting where I stopped the Caliber, turned it off, and let it sit for a minute. When I turned it back on it seemed to be fine. In doing research for repair I've found there's a whole community of Dodge owners that are experiencing this loss of acceleration and getting the run around from Dodge dealers. I believe Dodge should be responsible for my repairs as there's no regular maintenance that I can do as a car owner to regulate/improve the electronic throttle control and it seems to be a faulty part or computer function that I have no control over.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact's spouse (a mechanic) took the rear seat out and discovered that the wires to the fuel pump were burned out which caused them to melt and to affect the fuel pump. The failure occurred twice and the contact had to purchase a new fuel pump within a span of a year. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership and the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The current mileage was approximately 77,000. Updated 10/27/10.
While driving my 2007 Dodge Caliber with my two young kids in the back my electronic throttle control light on the dashboard came on about 30 seconds later my car would not accelerate. I was able to pull into a parking lot without causing an accident. After buying a e.t.c. And having it replaced about 12 months later the etc went out again this time on the highway while doing 65 MPH my car would no longer accelerate the etc had rusted closed again. Liking online some of these cars have been recalled for an issue withthe etc. I'm afraid for my family's safety there's no warning other than a light and moments later your car iisno longer accelerating.
Fuel System complaints in other Caliber years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, 6% of the model year's 958 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Caliber fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Caliber fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 6 fires and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.