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2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 236 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4, most often about the electrical (32% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Nitro 4X4 model year since 2000.
Most common 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 problems
Electrical
76 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, software, wiring.
I am having multiple issues. The gas tank overflows every time I get gas, the air conditioner only cools while driving and sometimes produces heat instead, the locks do not work 4 out of 7 days a week, the tpm signal comes on every few days even though the tires are fine, and the windows do not work on occasion.…
The emergency brake never worked like it should, even when new, the electric window switches and power door locks work when they feel like it, and the inside door handles break for no reason other than poor workmanship and poor choice of materials (plastic) rendering them useless. These are all known problems for…
Fuel system
73 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
I own a 2007 Dodge nitro with 47,000 miles that recently every time I fill up the gas tank, gas will spray out of the filler neck. It doesn't matter if the gas pump nozzle is being held or if you set it to fill automatically. As soon as the gas stops pumping, you can hear what sounds like a burping sound then about a…
Fuel spills out all over the ground when fueling the vehicle. Started about a year ago when mileage was around 47,000. Now at 68,000 it is still doing it. I have to guess when to stop fueling. Please recall this vehicle again. Very dangerous and not good for the environment when fuel spills onto the ground and later…
Body and structure
29 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
When I came back from picking up lunch today, I parked my car and was unable to get out. The handle on my driver side door simply stopped working. After looking up some information online, I found that this car has a history of the door handles breaking. It's bad enough that if I were in an accident today I would have…
The inside drivers door handle broke. The new replacement handle broke. I have to roll the window down to open my door. If I ever get in an accident I will be trapped.
Engine
22 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
When driving, over the past year, the engine shuts off and the steering wheel locks. I have been in an area that I can stop and restart but the steering is locked up so I can't move the vehicle. I am very scared that it will do it while on the freeway and I will be hit at high speed on the freeway.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle resumed as normal once restarted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was…
Transmission
19 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Dodge nitro. While driving 65 MPH the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate over 25 MPH. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test that indicated the failure in the transmission speed sensor. The manufacturer…
2007 Dodge nitro-automatic transmission-parking brake failure: vehicle at dealer for parking brake failing to engage. Dealer finds that all parking brake components are rusted and frozen. Dealer states appears parking brake has never engaged. Dealer states issue has caused rust to form on inside of rear wheel rotors…
Visibility and wipers
19 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, rear window wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4. The contact stated that the electronic ABS control module caused a delay in braking when coasting uphill. In addition, both rearview mirrors exhibited a blind spot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 73,700.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4. The contact stated that the windshield wipers seized. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was…
Brakes
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from under the vehicle. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard upon engaging and the vehicle failed to reduce speed until after the brake pedal was applied repeatedly with force. The contact inspected…
During the last major snow storm I noticed what I thought was a brake failure after talking to a coworker he said that sometimes a lot of snow can mess with the brakes. His explanation seemed logical. On 4/17/10 I was driving down the road and started coasting towards traffic that just started moving. My approach…
Doors and locks
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
2007 Dodge nitro - 83,000 miles - drivers side interior door handle broke unexpectedly during normal use. This made exiting the vehicle slow and difficult in the event of an emergency. You had to climb over to the passenger side or roll down the window unlock the door and operate the outside door handle.
Door locks became inoperable from door panels and key fob. Power locks could no longer be used from either. Was told it was an issue with the tipm, would have to be fixed with dealership. In reading complaints here, as well as many forums online it seems to be a very common issue. Recommend a recall. Sounds as though…
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 4X4 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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 4X4
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (76 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); fuel system (73 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); body and structure (29 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Dodge Nitro 4X4?
- It is the most complained-about Nitro 4X4 model year since 2000, with 236 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 4X4 years
- 2007