Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics
Value Proposition:
Comprehensive, accurate, and easy-to-use resource for servicing and repairing the 2007 Dodge Caliber, saving time and money.
Content Source:
Official workshop manual used in local service repair shops.
Instruction Style:
Step-by-step instructions with detailed visuals.
Engine Mechanical:
Yes (disassembly, assembly, inspection, repair)
Engine Management:
Yes (ignition, fuel injection, emissions, sensors)
Transmission:
Yes (manual and automatic, repair, diagnostics)
Drivetrain:
Yes (front-wheel drive, axles, differential)
Suspension:
Yes (front and rear, components, alignment)
Steering:
Yes (power steering system, components)
Brakes:
Yes (hydraulic system, ABS, components)
Electrical System:
Yes (battery, charging, starting, lighting, accessories)
Body And Chassis:
Yes (structure, panels, interior trim, exterior trim)
HVAC:
Yes (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
Restraint Systems:
Yes (airbags, seatbelts)
Maintenance:
Yes (scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements)
Troubleshooting:
Yes (diagnostic procedures, fault codes)
Repair:
Yes (step-by-step repair instructions for all major systems)
Diagnostics:
Yes (component testing, electrical diagnostics)
Body Repair:
Yes (panel replacement, straightening, cosmetic repair)
Depth:
Comprehensive (from basic maintenance to complete disassembly and rebuild)
Readability:
Easy to read text sections
Printability:
Full Printable
Image Quality:
Top quality diagrams, highly detailed exploded pictures
Binding:
N/A (Digital PDF format)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital PDF format)
Delivery Method:
Instant Download
Software Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader & WinZip
Operating System Compatibility:
All Versions of Windows & Mac
Engine Options 2007:
2.0L I4 SOHC 16V (154 hp @ 6300 rpm, 140 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm), 2.4L I4 DOHC 16V (173 hp @ 6000 rpm, 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm)
Fuel Delivery:
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Regular 87 Octane (recommended)
Standard Transmission:
5-speed Manual (STD) on 2.0L models
Optional Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (Jatco JF011E) on 2.0L and 2.4L models, 4-speed Automatic (41TE) on 2.4L models
Cvt Features:
Gears: Continuously Variable, Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
NHTSA Frontal Driver 2007:
★★★★☆ (4/5 Stars)
NHTSA Frontal Passenger 2007:
★★★★☆ (4/5 Stars)
IIHS Moderate Overlap Frontal Offset:
Acceptable
ABS:
Standard on all trims
Traction Control:
Available on some trims
Airbags:
Frontal airbags, side curtain airbags (available)
Seatbelts:
3-point seat belts with pretensioners
Infotainment Options 2007:
AM/FM/CD stereo, optional Sirius Satellite Radio, optional Boston Acoustics premium audio system.
Driver Assistance Features:
Limited for 2007 model year, primarily focusing on safety features like ABS.
Connectivity Features:
Optional auxiliary audio input jack.
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000-5,000 miles (or per oil life monitor) for conventional oil, 5,000-7,500 miles for synthetic oil.
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 5,000-7,500 miles
Engine Air Filter Replacement:
Every 15,000-30,000 miles, or as needed based on conditions
Engine Oil Spec 2.0L 2.4L:
SAE 5W-20, API SN (or equivalent), Chrysler MS-6395
Transmission Fluid Cvt:
Mopar CVTF+4 or equivalent
Transmission Fluid 4-Speed Auto:
ATF+4 (MS-9602)
Coolant:
Mopar OAT (Organic Additive Technology) Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (Orange)
Common Issues 2007 Caliber:
CVT transmission issues (slipping, shuddering), ignition coil failure, suspension component wear (ball joints, control arms), HVAC blower motor failure, power window regulators.
Dodge Heritage Context:
Dodge, a division of Chrysler, has a long history of producing a wide range of vehicles, from muscle cars to practical family cars. The Caliber represented an entry into the compact crossover segment.
Caliber Introduction:
The Dodge Caliber was introduced for the 2007 model year as a replacement for the Dodge Neon. It was built on the Chrysler/Mitsubishi GS platform.
Production Period:
2007-2012
Manufacturing Location:
Belvidere, Illinois, USA
