2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nitro 4X2 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2. That is the most of any Nitro 4X2 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (37 complaints, 39%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 95owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 39% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 22% | 54,917 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 11% | 100,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 11% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 9% | 16,988 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 8% | 84,810 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 7% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 6% | 81,700 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 38,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 57,650 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 3% | 45,081 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 171,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 7,873 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 80,502 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 144,003 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 14,413 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 162 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 5,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
- Engine stalling & electric power loss (PE07027) — opened May 29, 2007, closed Aug 2, 2007, led to recall 07V291000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAY LAETHEM CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (18001 MACK AVE, DETROIT, MI 48224, [redacted]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
I have owned the car since 2012 and have no major issues until now. My rear b.c. Ack passengers window malfunctioned out of nowhere and i treat my truck with the most car. I maintain it, service it, garage kept, and it only has 90000 miles as of last year when i was forced to drive it.
The driver side break light and reverse light has had to be replaced too frequently. Now the gear shift - diag code u0103 seems to cause the loss of communication of the gear position. That only allows the vehicle to only travel about 20mph and approx 3000 rpm , which can be very dangerous if there…
2007 4x2 dodge nitro recall. The airbag light stays on. It just appeared out of nowhere about a week ago
Electronical issues, like i'm unable t ok open trunk or lock and unlock vehicle with keys check engine light as well as an exclamation point turns on and of while car is on drive. Airbag light doesn't turn off even if both passenger and driver have seatbelts on it beeps while driving
Other Dodge Nitro 4X2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Nitro 4X2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 95 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 37 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nitro 4X2 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.