2007 Dodge Nitro problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (75) · Electrical System (66) · Fuel/Propulsion System (52)
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381 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-07-07 · campaign 20V396000 · 925,239 vehicles
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.
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.
Structure 2013-04-03 · campaign 13V121000 · 62,578 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-09-18 · 107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Air Bags 2021-11-23 · Y22 Combo Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction notification y22 driver airbag emblem
Air Bags 2021-11-18 · Y22 Combo · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction notification y22 driver airbag emblem
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-06 · Visibility/Wiper“the day after i bought this vehicle it had to go directly back because of the catalytic converter. i was told they replaced it but did not show me the proof nor did they give me a valid warranty card. there is something wrong with the electrical system everything flickers and it just sounds really bad. the driver side passenger side window broke …”
2025-05-19 · Structure · 78,000 mi“the contact owned a 2007 dodge nitro. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure). the contact stated that while stopped, the sound of an explosion was heard, and the side air bags deployed. the contact believed the vehicle had been struck by another vehicle. the contact suffered injuries…”
2025-05-09 · Visibility/Wiper“our heater core has gone out twice now, preventing us from properly being able to defrost our windows /windshield in winter and remove moisture during cooler days. it creates a substantial risk by reducing, or in some cases, completely removing visibility…”
2025-05-05 · Unknown Or Other“ever since i bought this vehicle, i have been having issues with it registering the key, which keeps causing an automatic security alert system to shut down my vehicle the moment i start it. i've already replaced the battery to my car. i've already had locksmiths examined the issue and nobody can seem to find the problem. the issue with the car…”
2025-04-25 · Electrical System“this 2007 dodge nitro r/t 4x4 electrically stalled and died at 65mph on the [xxx] . this is the 3rd time it has stalled out electrically. the vehicle was inspected and told bad timp. told the g25 recall should be placed on this vehicle. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2025-03-07 · Structure“the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure); however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not diagnosed o…”
2023-07-09 · Unknown Or Other“i had my vehicle a week before it start misfiring it’s been months i had it worked on numerous times and still has not been fixed. when i try to crank it i have to keep my foot on the gas and if i let go it will cut back off i had so many parts replaced and the issue remain the same…”
2023-07-03 · Visibility/Wiper“took car in for windshield wiper safety recall on 3/24/23. before the recall the wipers worked perfectly. after the dealer serviced the wipers they sometimes would not go off and then seemed to be stalling a lot but i did not have many occasions where i needed to use the wipers as i work from home and have a second car in the household. today i…”
2023-06-13 · Structure · 201,500 mi“the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. the contact stated that the underbody shield was striking the drive shaft while driving. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number 13v121000 (power train, air bags, structure) however, the fix failed to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repair…”
2023-01-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my car didn’t want to start after seeing a check engine light saying cylinder 2 misfire then 4 had fuel pump replaced still had check engine light and was misfiring afterwards a week or two the truck stalled while driving off freeway in middle of traffic breakers did not work, car frozen almost wrecked. i had it towed back to garage and they repla…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.