2007 Dodge Nitro Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “key fob” (8% of reports).
- 133electrical system complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Key fob: mentioned in 10 of 133 complaints (8%)
- Door locks: mentioned in 10 of 133 complaints (8%)
- Unlock doors: mentioned in 9 of 133 complaints (7%)
- Goes off: mentioned in 8 of 133 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 99 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 133 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Nitro electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nitro | 1 | 50% | 145,000 |
| 2011 Nitro | 54 | 44% | 65,952 |
| 2010 Nitro | 26 | 33% | 81,000 |
| 2009 Nitro | 10 | 42% | 108,001 |
| 2008 Nitro | 198 | 50% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Nitro | 133 | 27% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Nitro | 1 | 100% | 64,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Nitros have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 133 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2007 Dodge Nitro (27% of the 494 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Nitro electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
The most frequent phrase is “key fob”, in 10 of 133 complaints, followed by “door locks” (10).
Other 2007 Dodge Nitro problems
See all 2007 Dodge Nitro problems or electrical system problems across all Nitro years.