🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Dodge Model: Caliber Year: 2007 Codes Platform: Chrysler PM/MK platform 👋 Introduction Market Position Vehicle Segment: Compact Crossover SUV / Hatchback Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue. Key Features Design Philosophy: Practicality, affordability, and a distinctive American styling approach. Offered a more car-like driving experience than traditional SUVs. Target Demographic: Young families, urban dwellers, and budget-conscious buyers seeking versatile transportation. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Coverage Scope: Complete maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for the 2007 Dodge Caliber. Page Count Estimated Page Count: Approximately 1500-2000 pages (typical for a comprehensive service manual). Manual Type Manual Type: Factory Service Manual / Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Engine mechanical, fuel system, ignition system, exhaust system, powertrain control module (PCM). Transmission: Manual and Automatic transmission systems, including clutch, gear selection, hydraulics, and electronic controls. Chassis: Suspension (front and rear), steering system, brake system (including ABS), wheels, and tires. Electrical: Battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, instrumentation, power accessories, body control module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Antilock Brake System (ABS) module. Body: Exterior body panels, doors, hood, trunk, interior trim, seats, HVAC system, airbags. Procedures Included Routine Maintenance: Oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and top-offs, spark plug replacement, tire rotation. Repair Procedures: Component removal and installation, diagnostic procedures, system adjustments, component testing. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), symptom-based troubleshooting guides, electrical schematics with pinpoint tests. Specifications: Torque specifications, fluid capacities and types, electrical specifications, measurement data. Technical Depth Diagnostic Capability: Advanced diagnostics for all major vehicle systems, including powertrain, chassis, and body electronics. Rebuild Instructions: Detailed step-by-step instructions for engine and transmission rebuilds, including component disassembly, inspection, and reassembly. Electrical Schematics: Comprehensive electrical diagrams for all circuits, facilitating diagnosis and repair of electrical faults. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Format Details: PDF format, optimized for digital viewing and printing. Searchable text for easy navigation. Print Quality Image Resolution: High-resolution images and graphics to ensure clarity of diagrams and illustrations. Binding Type Binding Type: N/A (Digital format) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital format) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code Base: GEMA (Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance) Engine Displacement Base: 2.0 L (1998 cc) Engine Configuration Base: Inline 4-cylinder (I4) Engine Horsepower Base: 156 hp @ 6300 rpm Engine Torque Base: 141 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm Performance Optional Engine Displacement: 2.4 L (2360 cc) Optional Engine Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder (I4) Optional Engine Horsepower: 172 hp @ 6000 rpm Optional Engine Torque: 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm Performance Variant Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged (SRT-4) - 2.4 L (2378 cc) Performance Variant Horsepower: 285 hp @ 5200 rpm Performance Variant Torque: 265 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm Fuel System Fuel Induction: Multi-point fuel injection (MPI) for 2.0L and 2.4L naturally aspirated. Sequential electronic fuel injection for SRT-4. Fuel Type: Unleaded gasoline (87 octane recommended for 2.0L/2.4L, premium recommended for SRT-4) 🔧 Transmission Standard Standard Transmission Type: 5-speed Manual Transmission (Getrag Getrag 235/12, also known as 'B-series' or 'C-series' in some contexts). Optional Optional Transmission Type: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) - Jatco JF011E (marketed as 'CVT2' or 'CVT'). Automatic Transmission Type Specific: 4-speed Automatic Transmission (MD750) - Available on select 2.4L models. Features AWD Availability: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system available on certain 2.4L CVT models. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: 174.7 inches (4437 mm) Width: 67.9 inches (1725 mm) Height: 62.8 inches (1595 mm) Wheelbase: 103.7 inches (2634 mm) Cargo Cargo Volume Behind Rear Seat: 19.3 cubic feet (547 liters) Cargo Volume With Rear Seat Folded: 52.7 cubic feet (1492 liters) Weights Curb Weight Min: Approximately 3100 lbs (1406 kg) for 2.0L manual FWD. Curb Weight Max: Approximately 3500 lbs (1588 kg) for 2.4L AWD CVT. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact Driver: 5-star (2007 model year) NHTSA Front Impact Passenger: 5-star (2007 model year) IIHS Moderate Overlap Front Test: Good (2007 model year) IIHS Side Impact Test: Good (2007 model year) Active Features Standard Safety Features: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - optional on most trims, Traction Control (TCS) - often integrated with ESC. Passive Features Standard Passive Safety Features: Front airbags, side-curtain airbags (optional on some trims), front seat-mounted side airbags (optional on some trims). 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio System Options: Base AM/FM/CD player, optional Boston Acoustics premium audio system with subwoofer, Uconnect hands-free communication (optional). Navigation System: Not commonly available or integrated from factory on most 2007 models. Aftermarket solutions or portable navigation devices were typical. Driver Assistance Adaptive Cruise Control: Not available. Backup Camera: Not available from factory. Connectivity Bluetooth: Available as part of the Uconnect system on higher trims or as an option. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Every 6,000 miles (9,600 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions. Severe duty:...
Manual and Automatic transmission systems, including clutch, gear selection, hydraulics, and electronic controls.
Chassis:
Suspension (front and rear), steering system, brake system (including ABS), wheels, and tires.
Electrical:
Battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, instrumentation, power accessories, body control module (BCM), Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Antilock Brake System (ABS) module.
Torque specifications, fluid capacities and types, electrical specifications, measurement data.
Technical Depth
Diagnostic Capability:
Advanced diagnostics for all major vehicle systems, including powertrain, chassis, and body electronics.
Rebuild Instructions:
Detailed step-by-step instructions for engine and transmission rebuilds, including component disassembly, inspection, and reassembly.
Electrical Schematics:
Comprehensive electrical diagrams for all circuits, facilitating diagnosis and repair of electrical faults.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Format Details:
PDF format, optimized for digital viewing and printing. Searchable text for easy navigation.
Print Quality
Image Resolution:
High-resolution images and graphics to ensure clarity of diagrams and illustrations.
Binding Type
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital format)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital format)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Code Base:
GEMA (Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance)
Engine Displacement Base:
2.0 L (1998 cc)
Engine Configuration Base:
Inline 4-cylinder (I4)
Engine Horsepower Base:
156 hp @ 6300 rpm
Engine Torque Base:
141 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Performance
Optional Engine Displacement:
2.4 L (2360 cc)
Optional Engine Configuration:
Inline 4-cylinder (I4)
Optional Engine Horsepower:
172 hp @ 6000 rpm
Optional Engine Torque:
165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Performance Variant Engine:
2.0L Turbocharged (SRT-4) - 2.4 L (2378 cc)
Performance Variant Horsepower:
285 hp @ 5200 rpm
Performance Variant Torque:
265 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
Fuel System
Fuel Induction:
Multi-point fuel injection (MPI) for 2.0L and 2.4L naturally aspirated. Sequential electronic fuel injection for SRT-4.
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (87 octane recommended for 2.0L/2.4L, premium recommended for SRT-4)
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Standard Transmission Type:
5-speed Manual Transmission (Getrag Getrag 235/12, also known as 'B-series' or 'C-series' in some contexts).
Optional
Optional Transmission Type:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) - Jatco JF011E (marketed as 'CVT2' or 'CVT').
Automatic Transmission Type Specific:
4-speed Automatic Transmission (MD750) - Available on select 2.4L models.
Features
AWD Availability:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system available on certain 2.4L CVT models.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
174.7 inches (4437 mm)
Width:
67.9 inches (1725 mm)
Height:
62.8 inches (1595 mm)
Wheelbase:
103.7 inches (2634 mm)
Cargo
Cargo Volume Behind Rear Seat:
19.3 cubic feet (547 liters)
Cargo Volume With Rear Seat Folded:
52.7 cubic feet (1492 liters)
Weights
Curb Weight Min:
Approximately 3100 lbs (1406 kg) for 2.0L manual FWD.
Curb Weight Max:
Approximately 3500 lbs (1588 kg) for 2.4L AWD CVT.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
5-star (2007 model year)
NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
5-star (2007 model year)
IIHS Moderate Overlap Front Test:
Good (2007 model year)
IIHS Side Impact Test:
Good (2007 model year)
Active Features
Standard Safety Features:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - optional on most trims, Traction Control (TCS) - often integrated with ESC.
Passive Features
Standard Passive Safety Features:
Front airbags, side-curtain airbags (optional on some trims), front seat-mounted side airbags (optional on some trims).
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System Options:
Base AM/FM/CD player, optional Boston Acoustics premium audio system with subwoofer, Uconnect hands-free communication (optional).
Navigation System:
Not commonly available or integrated from factory on most 2007 models. Aftermarket solutions or portable navigation devices were typical.
Driver Assistance
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Not available.
Backup Camera:
Not available from factory.
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Available as part of the Uconnect system on higher trims or as an option.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 6,000 miles (9,600 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions. Severe duty: 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or 3 months.
Air Filter Replacement:
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
Spark Plug Replacement:
2.0L/2.4L: Every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) with Iridium spark plugs. SRT-4: Consult manual, typically sooner with performance plugs.
Coolant Replacement:
Initial change at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 5 years. Subsequent changes every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 3 years.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-20, meeting Chrysler MS-6395 specification.
Engine Oil Capacity:
4.5 US quarts (4.3 liters) for 2.0L and 2.4L engines.
Transmission Fluid Type Cvt:
Mopar CVTF (Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid) or equivalent. Refer to specific fluid type for Jatco JF011E.
Transmission Fluid Type Automatic:
ATF+4 (MS-9602) for 4-speed automatic.
Coolant Type:
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant (OAT - Organic Acid Technology), HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) or equivalent - typically orange or pink.
Known Issues
Common Complaint Cvtx:
CVT belt slippage, shuddering, or failure. Issues often related to overheating and fluid degradation. Requires proper fluid and filter changes.
Common Complaint Engine:
Oil consumption on some 2.4L engines, potential for intake manifold runner issues.
Common Complaint Suspension:
Front suspension noises, worn control arm bushings, premature strut failure reported by some owners.
Common Complaint Electrical:
Window regulator failures, HVAC blower motor issues, minor electrical gremlins.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Dodge Brand Context:
Dodge, a division of Chrysler, historically known for performance and muscle cars, diversified into more mainstream segments with models like the Caliber.
Model Evolution
Caliber Introduction Year:
Introduced for the 2007 model year, replacing the Dodge Neon as the compact offering.
Design Inspiration:
Based on the DCS (Dodge Caliber Concept) and MD (Mini Dualis) concepts. Positioned as a unique blend of hatchback, sedan, and SUV.
Production
Assembly Plant:
Rocking, Illinois, USA (Belvidere Assembly Plant)
Production Years:
2006-2012
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Automotive Journalism Reviews:
Received mixed reviews. Praised for its practicality and unique styling by some, criticized for ride quality and interior materials by others.
Safety Awards:
Achieved good crash test ratings from NHTSA and IIHS for its model year, indicating structural integrity.