KnownCarProblems2007 Dodge Nitro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 494 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Dodge Nitro, most often about the fuel system (28% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Nitro model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2007 Dodge Nitro problems
Fuel system
138 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
My 2007 Dodge Nitro spits gas back at you once it has finished filling. I place the nozzle fully into the tank and click the automatic filler in place (as I have done when filling any other car in my life) and once the nozzle clicks indicating it is full 1-2 cups of gas "burps" back up spraying everywhere on me, the…
While refueling gas will overflow onto the truck and ground. This happens every time I refuel now. It does not matter how much gas is in the tank, what gas station, time of day, winter or summer, the result is the same fuel overflow. This started about 52,000 miles and I have 60,086 miles now.
Electrical
133 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: software, wiring, horn.
While driving no matter what the speed the car kicks back. It could be when it's moving to the next gear or just on a gear it kicks back hard. Took the car to mechanic no issues with transmission every one is stumped as to what it is. Nothing comes up on diagnostic. The other issue that started with the above problem…
Since march 2014. The horn has gone off by itself (3), the truck has died while driving at a speed of 30 MPH (1), truck has failed to start (1).
Transmission
54 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission, axle assembly.
On july 4th 2012 I was at a stop light. The light turned green and as I started to turn the car jumped in the air the air bags on the sides deployed. I stopped the car to see what happened. As I got out I checked the rear to make sure I did not get hit. No cars around. I looked under the car and the drive shaft was…
Air bags went off when the driveshaft just blew because apparently it was made out of aluminum which is magnetic and causes it to wear quickly and draws other parts to it causing it to rub and rupture; also the A/C always goes out. I had it repaired 3 times all for freon leaks. Nothing gets covered because not all of…
Engine
54 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and then proceeded to restart and independently reverse. The dealer advised he was unable to diagnose the failure because the failure codes were reset when the vehicle independently restarted. The failure…
I was sitting waiting add a red light going to make a left turn in my car shut off in the middle of the road now I had to take it to the shop and they saidit was the totally integrated power module on my 2007 Dodge Nitro and I see where there's been a recall under totally integrated power module wayback in 2007 and…
Body and structure
53 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Both drivers and passenger inside door handles broke from normal wear and tear. The drivers side inside door handle broke a few months ago and I attempted to glue back together with no such luck. The passenger inside door handle broke just today. Now I have to roll down the window to open the door, only a matter of…
2 interior door handles have broken with normal use. Been told that the only way to fix is to purchase the entire door panel for approx. $350.00.
Air bags
41 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Vehicle rolled over and air bags did not deploy and ignition system was not woring took into dealership multiple times for ignition problems they replaced the ignition switch little less then a.year ago
My airbag light came on a week ago and wont go off. Very nerve wracking. If I fill gas tank gas comes back out of tank all over me and truck. Key fob stopped working setting off engine immobilizer costing me $207 for a new key because the one that came with truck could not be just reprogrammed. I love my truck, but it…
Other or unspecified
36 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 124,000 miles.
I was driving on a side street when my car suddenly dies. If I would have been going down the road with my child in the car at a fast speed we would've wrecked. I've also had problems with my radio not turning off when I power my car off.
While driving to work on monday morning at 60mph the truck shut down lost all power and can't be restarted almost crashed ..have replaced all the major suspect to find out along with 1000s of others the anti theif device or the wcm is the problem and we as consumers should not have to cover the cost or head aches of…
Visibility and wipers
33 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. After starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers would erroneously activate and could not be turned off. While driving in the rain, the wipers suddenly turned off and stopped operating. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the wipers activated and operated…
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the electrical system. The contact stated that the wipers activated independently, the horn sounded independently, and headlights illuminated without driver input. The contact stated that the radiator fan remained on…
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 recalls
Air bags: inflator module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: structure
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: windshield wiper/washer
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: parking brake
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
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.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the totally integrated power module (tipm) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions.
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect summary
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
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
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit
Summary
On november 18, 2010, NHTSA's recall management division (rmd) opened an audit query (aq10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.it was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.rmd queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (ford, chrysler, and general motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.the rental
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (138 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); electrical (133 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); transmission (54 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 7, 2020 (air bags). 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?
- It is the most complained-about Nitro model year since 2000, with 494 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.