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2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Nitro 4X2 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 problems
Electrical
37 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
I was riding down the highway and the dashboard lights all came on and the vehicle powered down and then started up. There have been multiple times that this has happened. The last time it happened was today 06/14/2012 and the SUV stalled and almost caused a wreck in heavy traffic. Speed was around 30 miles per hour.…
On 2/22/10 I took my Dodge nitro slt in for the windshield washer recall to the dealership. Every since the wiper washer (t.I.p.m) was replaced I've had the mil light come on three times, stalling and the panic alarm going off when I use the remote to unlock the car. The dealership has taken the nitro on the road to…
Transmission
21 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
I was taking a left turn at an intersection traveling approximately 5mph. At the completion of the turn I heard a loud bang and the side impact airbags deployed. Upon inspecting the vehicle it was found that the drive shaft had twisted and fallen out of the transmission. The casing along the top of the nitro cracked…
I was at a stop light and when the light turn green I was about to go when I heard a loud bang and the side air bags deployed. My truck never moved.the drive shaft completely broke in half ,it looks like when I was about to take off the drive shaft broke , shot up and hit the floor board and that caused the air bags…
Fuel system
18 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
When fueling the car, the auto shutoff does not work and fuel spews out of the tank. This is most likely caused by a valve in the gas tank that is there to prevent an explosion in the event of a rollover accident. The valve is defective, and thus the gas spills out, and the car could possibly explode in a rollover…
I bought this vehicle used in october of 2011, so I only know the problem started with my first gas tank fill up. After each and every "fill up" several ounces of gasoline leak from the tank area...this does not come from the hole where the gas pump nozzle goes, it seems to be leaking from beneath that point. This is…
Engine
15 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2. The contact stated that the engine would stall at any time without warning. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current…
A/c on vehicle, 2007 Dodge nitro r/t not working properly. Blows cold air at times then to cool or warm air then kicks back in to cold air. I have to leave it on max at all times to keep cabin cold. My freon also completely depleats every year. Dealers service dept.'s (two) can't find any problems. No leaks and they…
Air bags
10 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2. The contact stated that the doors and rear hatch would not unlock unless the engine was running. The contact also stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the…
I was at a stop light and when the light turn green I was about to go when I heard a loud bang and the side air bags deployed. My truck never moved.the drive shaft completely broke in half ,it looks like when I was about to take off the drive shaft broke , shot up and hit the floor board and that caused the air bags…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I was taking a left turn at an intersection traveling approximately 5mph. At the completion of the turn I heard a loud bang and the side impact airbags deployed. Upon inspecting the vehicle it was found that the drive shaft had twisted and fallen out of the transmission. The casing along the top of the nitro cracked…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2. While the vehicle was parked and the contact attempted to unlock the vehicle with the key fob, the two rear doors and well and the front passenger door failed to unlock without warning. The contact also stated that the truck failed to open using the key fob. All three doors had…
Brakes
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock.
When backing up vehicle hesitates . When speeding up on the highway vehicle bumps like transmission is coming out of case like it is pushing car forward. When stopping at high speeds vehicle steering wheel shakes and car squeals coming from left front brakes. While driving down the road vehicle pulls to the right.…
Emergency brake fails. When it first began is was not often, but became more frequent. Upon parking (anywhere) and engaging the brake it doesn't keep the vehicle from moving.
Steering
5 complaints · 5%Numerous times over the past few months I have pulled out of my driveway or out of a parking lot and my vehicle has stopped running,forcing me to pull over quickly before my steering locks up,which then requires me to put the vehicle in park and restart it.the vehicle was taken to my local Dodge dealership on april…
I was traveling up the highway when all of my service lights illuminated and I lost complete engine power. I attempted to get my vehicle to the turning lane but it was difficult because of loss of power steering. I got it to the turning lane and tried to restart it several times. This lasted about 15-20 mins to no…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Totally integrated power module failure
Summary
In a letter dated august 21, 2014, the center for auto safety (cas) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the totally integrated power module (tipm) installed in chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that tipm defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On september 25, 2014, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened dp14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. Odi analyzed complaint data provided by cas as
Engine stalling & electric power loss
Summary
On july 3, 2007, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to NHTSA describing a defect that could result in engine stall while driving in approximately 80,894 model year (my) 2007 jeep wrangler and dodge nitro vehicles manufactured between january 30, 2006 and january 22, 2007 (NHTSA recall 07v-291, dcc recall g25).according to dcc, the totally integrated power module (tipm) in these vehicles was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions.dcc will reprogram the tipm in the recalled vehicles with revised software. Odi opened pe07-027 on may 29, 2007, based on 53 complaints alleging engine stall and/or loss of electrical
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (37 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); transmission (21 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); fuel system (18 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 7, 2006 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Dodge Nitro 4X2?
- It is the most complained-about Nitro 4X2 model year since 2000, with 95 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Dodge Nitro 4X2 years
- 2007