2007 Dodge Caliber [ 2008 ]
Dodge Caliber
Overall Score - 6.9 (Mediocre)
The Caliber offers some unique convenience features, but an unimpressive driving experience even for the affordable compact wagon class.
Reviewers say the 2007 Dodge Caliber is a small hatchback with a distinctive appearance, packed with creative interior design features, but underpowered and of questionable build quality. "Dodge has all the basics right, and the Caliber is a solid car for the average buyer," explains Edmunds. "But in the end, our initial enthusiasm for the 2006 Dodge Caliber R/T and its inviting array of features was softened by its underwhelming performance ... and quality shortcomings."
IntelliChoice has rated all versions of the 2007 Dodge Caliber as "average" values based on an analysis of overall cost-of-ownership compared to others in its class.
Caliber Performance - 6.0 (Mediocre)
Opinions of the performance of the 2007 Dodge Caliber vary among reviewers, with some complaining of a lack of power and sluggish handling while others find the performance adequate for the affordable small car class. The Caliber is "a solid daily driver, though hardly much more than that," says Edmunds. continue
Caliber Exterior - 7.1 (Good)
The 2007 Dodge Caliber is a small hatchback with an aggressive design derived from Dodge's popular line of trucks. Motor Trend calls the design "an interesting bridge between hatchback sedan and crossover." continue
Caliber Interior - 6.8 (Mediocre)
Auto writers find that the interior of the 2007 Dodge Caliber includes several well thought-out innovations like a chilled beverage holder over the glovebox and a removable flashlight in the cargo area, but is poorly constructed and filled with cheap materials. "Those goodies are major points in the Caliber's favor," explains the Detroit Free Press, "but the two cars I tested had some uneven fits between interior trim pieces." continue
Caliber Safety - 8.8 (Very Good)
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has performed well on most safety tests. The federal government awards the Caliber five out of five stars for protecting all passengers in both front and side impact crash tests. It is available with some active safety systems, though Dodge has offered them as expensive options, while much of its competition provides the same features as standard equipment. continue
Caliber Reliability - 5.0 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Dodge Caliber reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Dodge offers a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty on the Caliber. continue
