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2007 Dodge Caliber — 2.0L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Caliber 2.0L Diesel. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.0L Diesel.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0L DieselTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2007 Dodge Caliber is a passenger‑car built on the PM platform and powered by a 2.0‑liter diesel engine that runs on 5W‑20 or 5W‑30 oil and requires a 4.5‑quart fill with filter, mated to an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios; its EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 23 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined reflect the modest efficiency of the drivetrain. Across the 2006‑2012 model span, 2007 stands out as the year with the greatest documented owner dissatisfaction, registering 958 complaints—most frequently tied to suspension issues—and prompting four recalls. This concentration of problems marks the 2007 Caliber as the least reliable point in the model’s history, indicating that researchers should treat data from this year with particular scrutiny.

Model year2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/27/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Note the factory engine air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-70R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE
Engine air filter	04891694AA discontinued
Spark plug	SP0ZFR5F11
Battery	04868999AC alt BB86F101AA
Front wiper blades	05183260AA alt 05183258AA
Serpentine belt	04891598AB alt 04891692AB
Thermostat	55111017AB alt 55111016AC
Cabin air filter	05058693AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	173.6 in
Overall width	68.9 in
Overall height	60.2 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Curb weight	3309 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 27 / 24 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9020 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5 · MS-9020
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.1 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API · 5W-30 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt w/ filter
Power Steering Fluid	ATF +4

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	M6 Bolts: 7 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 22 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps	If your bolt has the short head
Cylinder Head Steps	If your bolt has the short head
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	24.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	24.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	180 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	180 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	181 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.13-1.31 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.40-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 approx. @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	170

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	52 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep If your bolt has the short head, use the following torque specifications:

1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
3	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.; If your bolt has the long head, use the following torque specifications:	90 degrees
1	25 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
3	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
4	90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.

1	11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees; Bolts that are not stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.	11 ft. lbs
1	11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees	11 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 18,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Dodge Caliber stands out as an anomaly in the generation's federal record, with 958 complaints—more than double the next-highest year (2008 at 377) and a massive spike from just 1 complaint in 2006. It also triggered 4 recalls and 1 investigation, the highest recall count for any single year in this dataset, while later years saw 0–2 recalls. The complaint trend arcs sharply upward at 2007 then declines through 2008–2012, suggesting that many of the 2007 model's issues were addressed or mitigated in subsequent production. Top complaint areas for 2007 include suspension (116), structure (94), vehicle speed control (55), and electrical system (54), with 57 crash and 18 fire complaints further underscoring serious reliability concerns. Given this concentration of problems, the 2007 Dodge Caliber is a high-risk choice compared to later model years.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

958

Owner complaints

57 involved a crash · 18 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 958 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension116

Structure94

Vehicle Speed Control55

Electrical System54

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting41

Power Train39

Steering,Suspension38

Suspension,Structure33

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V824000EquipmentReported 21/12/2017

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler…

10V234000Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator PedalReported 03/06/2010

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE CALIBER AND JEEP COMPASS PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7 THROUGH MAY 19, 2006. THE PIVOT BUSHINGS IN VEHICLES WITH OVERSIZED ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEARING… Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 53 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9004009	2021-04-07	Power Train	Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles…
9004268	2020-06-24	Fuel System, Gasoline	THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply…
9004268	2020-06-24	Engine	THROTTLE BODY For clarification, only use 68414676A$ on 2010 & earlier vehicles as supply…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P2002

Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0401

Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient

P20EE

SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0087

Fuel rail / system pressure too low

P0299

Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 86 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt w/ filter PM-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 04891694AA Spark plug SP0ZFR5F11 Battery 04868999AC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Caliber 2.0L Diesel take?

4.5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Caliber have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.0L Diesel get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 27 highway / 24 combined mpg.