2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:30.738Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2007: 95 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2007	95
2009	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39%

39% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070606

ELECTRONICAL ISSUES, LIKE I'M UNABLE T OK OPEN TRUNK OR LOCK AND UNLOCK VEHICLE WITH KEYS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AS WELL AS AN EXCLAMATION POINT TURNS ON AND OF WHILE CAR IS ON DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180424

Also filed under AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN 23%

23% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

FIRE INJURY

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WE WERE DRIVING LIKE EVERY MORNING TO OUR WORK AND WHEN WE TRY TO PASS THE INTERSECTION WE HAVE TO STOP ON A YIELD SIGN TO LET THE OTHER TRAFFIC PASS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170917

Also filed under AIR BAGS

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131023

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070616

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061002 — power train

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

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.

Campaign 06V341000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070529 — PE (closed 20070802)

ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06V341000 (power train) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.