2007 Dodge Caliber brakes problems

Filed Jan 26, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · 154,000 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that the ECU had been hacked. While driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the brakes applied without application, but I was able to move to the right lane. The vehicle was able to pull over safely, and it stalled. While parking with the foot on the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a small pole. There was no reported fire, airbag deployment, police report filed, or injuries. While in neutral, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver was able to shift to neutral. The vehicle was making an abnormal growling sound. There was no light inside. While using the headlights, the windshield wipers turned on for five minutes. After locking the vehicle, the headlights remain on. While using the turn signal, the windshield wipers engaged without application. While driving in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact stated that someone stole the key fob, made copies, hacked into the vehicle, and was controlling the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, which confirmed the vehicle was working as designed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 154,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Dec 12, 2022 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

I had my 2007 Dodge Caliber rear brakes replaced today, at 83,487 miles. The service professional noted on the receipt that the “rear subframe is rotting out.” He suggested that I contact Dodge, to find out if there has been a recall regarding this issue. Please advise as to how this problem may be resolved, with no additional, out-of-pocket cost to me, the consumer. Thank you.

Filed May 24, 2022 · Body, Brakes · NY · fire

Very bad design of muffler. It is very dangerous. The muffler has a hole on top. That heat effect the battom trunck, the hood get melted, heat sheild get burned and the road assistant tire get melted as well. I was lucky I was able to smell it. Also all body get very rusted and look hourrible.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · OR

This car has had the driver airbag warning light on in the dash for more than 20,000 miles.I do not know if they are "takata air bags or not. Also, the driver rear taillight has filled with water. I have been the sole owner of this car. Now the dash lights are flickering off & on when lights are turned on. The caliber now has 96,000 miles on it . Thank you in advance for any answers.

Filed Apr 27, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 116,000 miles · AL

I was sitting at a stop sign when my ABS and engine light started flashing and this annoying dinging started I made a left turn and my tires would be out of control making me think I was having a steering problem ,just parking would be a problem and this annoying sound would stay on until u park the car this was done on a highway I was told by a dodge dealership that it was my ABS module and that it needed to be replaced so I check for a recall and find out there are recalls for the same make model and year on a lot of other cars but not my VIN#.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Brakes, Suspension · 103,985 miles · NY

Subframe rusted out ,brakes locking up

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the anti skid and ABS warning lights illuminated without warning. All of the instrument panel lights also illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front and rear ends of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who approved the repairs performed by another dealer. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 121,600 miles · TX

Brakes on this vehicle are no good, very hard to stop. Ball joints no good steering on this vehicle is not safe either I have noticed all the recalls and complaints.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge caliber. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to vibrate. The ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 10v234000 (vehicle speed control), and 07v196000 (wheels); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 106,000 miles · KY · crash

I had an accident on friday, january 18, 2015. The car in front of me put on brakes, and I was a distance away from the car in front of me when I put on brakes as well. However, when I attempted to brake, it would not brake normally as a car should. Also, there was no anti-lock brake that kicked in. In addition, the airbags did not deploy in this vehicle. My car is totaled. Thankfully, I was able to walk away. There is something wrong with the brakes on this vehicle. I always felt like that. However, the experience that I had with this accident was confirmation for me.