2007 Dodge Nitro Structure Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 79,428 miles. The words owners use most often: “door handle” (47% of reports).
- 53structure complaints
- 79,428median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door handle: mentioned in 25 of 53 complaints (47%)
- Roll window: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)
- Power train: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Nitro structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nitro | 3 | 2% | 40,475 |
| 2010 Nitro | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Nitro | 1 | 4% | 130,000 |
| 2008 Nitro | 14 | 4% | 83,663 |
| 2007 Nitro | 53 | 11% | 79,428 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000 (Power Train, Air Bags, Structure); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the underbody shield was striking the drive shaft while driving. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number 13V121000 (Power Train, Air Bags, Structure) however, the fix failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Dodge Nitros have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about structure for the 2007 Dodge Nitro (11% 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 79,428 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
The most frequent phrase is “door handle”, in 25 of 53 complaints, followed by “roll window” (6).
Other 2007 Dodge Nitro problems
See all 2007 Dodge Nitro problems.