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2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 143 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.9 times the median Nitro 4x2 year — the 2007 model ranks #1 of 2 Nitro 4x2 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 39 reports (27% of the total).

143

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Nitro 4x2 years?

Nitro 4x2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted143 complaints2007: 143 complaints2009: 7 complaints
Nitro 4x2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System3927%
Transmission2215%
Fuel System1813%
Engine1510%
Airbags107%
Body & Structure75%
Brakes75%
Steering53%
Other43%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Latches & Locks32%
Tires & Wheels32%
Lighting21%
Seats21%
Speed Control21%
Suspension11%

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V341000TransmissionSeptember 7, 2006 · 4,770 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“HAD MY CAR INTO DEALER 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN MOTION. HAVE HAD 5 INCIDENTS OF STALLING. THE 5TH TIME WAS THE SAME THING, IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. UNABLE TO STEER AND BRAKE. I RAN OFF THE ROAD, THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE, DOWN AN IMBANKMENT INTO SOMEBODY'S BACK YARD,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 5, 2007 · crash

“OUR 2007 DODGE NITRO HAS A RECALL ON IT (N10) I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT FIXED SINCE LATE JUNE/2013 TO EARLY JULY/2013 WITH NO PREVAIL IT IS MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE AND GET WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER RECALL DEPARTMENT ASKING TO GET A LOANER UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FIX…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 27, 2013 · fire

“AT FULL TANK THE PUMP SHUTOFF FAILS EVERY TIME AND FUEL SPILLS FROM FILLER WHEN PUMPING AT ANY PUMP AT ANY RATE CAUSING FUEL TO RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND PUDDLE ON THE GROUND. I HAVE SEEN MORE COMPLAINTS OF THIS THAN MOST OTHER PROBLEMS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND COMMON MANUFACTURING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 1, 2014

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 3, 2011

“SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN THE 2007 DODGE NITRO DURING A PASSENGER-SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT. MY WIFE SUSTAINED FACIAL LACERATION, NUMEROUS BROKEN RIBS, AND INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE. THE IMPACT POINT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND PART OF THE REAR QUARTER PANEL.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 14, 2007 · crash

2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 — common questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 143 complaints put the 2007 model at #1 of 2 Nitro 4x2 years. It is one of the Nitro 4x2 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Nitro 4x2 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (39 complaints), transmission (22 complaints), fuel system (18 complaints).

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Dodge Nitro 4x2 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Nitro 4x2 years to avoid are 2007. The cleanest record among Nitro 4x2 years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.