2007 Dodge Nitro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nitro years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 494 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Nitro. That is the most of any Nitro model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (133 complaints, 27%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 16 crashes, 11 fires, 22 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 494owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 16complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Dodge Nitro 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 problems | 133 | 27% | 100,000 | “key fob” (8%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 82 | 17% | 40,000 | “gas tank” (39%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 57 | 12% | 80,000 | “gas tank” (28%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 54 | 11% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Structure problems | 53 | 11% | 79,428 | “door handle” (47%) | — |
| Air Bags | 41 | 8% | 114,784 | — | — |
| Engine | 36 | 7% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 36 | 7% | 123,882 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 21 | 4% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 20 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 4% | 23,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 2% | 107,484 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 2% | 88,554 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 2% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 9 | 2% | 14,608 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 1% | 26,450 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 20,424 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 15,050 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 35,352 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 171,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | 171,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Dodge Nitro recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module; steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Structure; air bags; power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge nitro passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function ("delay" mode) may eventually affect primary wiper function, rendering the wiper system inoperable.
Risk: Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and add external relays and update the totally integrated power module software to control the wiper functions. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
Parking brake
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the abs electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical system
Problem: On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the tipm. The recall began on july 5, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (abs) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the abs electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. 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.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 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.
The day after I bought this vehicle it had to go directly back because of the catalytic converter. I was told they replaced it but did not show me the proof nor did they give me a valid warranty card. There is something wrong with the electrical system everything flickers and it just sounds really…
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000 (POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE). The contact stated that while stopped, the sound of an explosion was heard, and the side air bags deployed. The contact believed the vehicle had been…
Our heater core has gone out twice now, preventing us from properly being able to defrost our windows /windshield in winter and remove moisture during cooler days. It creates a substantial risk by reducing, or in some cases, completely removing visibility
Ever since I bought this vehicle, I have been having issues with it registering the key, which keeps causing an automatic security alert system to shut down my vehicle the moment I start it. I've already replaced the battery to my car. I've already had locksmiths examined the issue and nobody can…
This 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4x4 electrically stalled and died at 65mph on the [XXX] . This is the 3rd time it has stalled out electrically. The vehicle was inspected and told bad TIMP. Told the G25 RECALL should be placed on this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION…
Other Dodge Nitro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nitro | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Nitro | 122 | 3 |
| 2010 Nitro | 78 | 3 |
| 2009 Nitro | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 Nitro | 393 | 3 |
| 2007 | 494 | 7 |
| 2005 Nitro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 133 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Dodge Nitro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nitro model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.