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2007 Dodge Nitro airbags problems

The 2007 Dodge Nitro has 41 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

41

Airbags complaints

6%

Share of year

8

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Airbags complaints by year

Nitro airbags complaints by model year41 complaints2007: 41 complaints2008: 23 complaints2009: 4 complaints2010: 12 complaints2011: 24 complaints2012: 1 complaints
Nitro airbags complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V396000AirbagsJuly 7, 2020 · 925,239 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Common questions

How many airbags complaints does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have?

NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro airbags — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro airbags?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the airbags: 20V396000.

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.