2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (22) · Fuel System, Gasoline (10) · Power Train (7)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
82 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
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.
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
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-01-09 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle slowed down and stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to ray laethem chrysler dodge jeep ram (18001 mack ave, detroit, mi 48224, (313) 884-7210), but was not diagnosed due to the cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and …”
2018-10-27 · Unknown Or Other · 90,000 mi“i have owned the car since 2012 and have no major issues until now. my rear b.c. ack passengers window malfunctioned out of nowhere and i treat my truck with the most car. i maintain it, service it, garage kept, and it only has 90000 miles as of last year when i was forced to drive it.…”
2018-09-16 · Exterior Lighting · 220,000 mi“the driver side break light and reverse light has had to be replaced too frequently. now the gear shift - diag code u0103 seems to cause the loss of communication of the gear position. that only allows the vehicle to only travel about 20mph and approx 3000 rpm , which can be very dangerous if there is a unexpected slow down on the highway…”
2018-09-03 · Air Bags · 175,066 mi“2007 4x2 dodge nitro recall. the airbag light stays on. it just appeared out of nowhere about a week ago…”
2018-04-24 · Engine · 145,678 mi“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. airbag light doesn't turn off even if both passenger and driver have seatbelts on it beeps while driving…”
2018-02-13 · Service Brakes · 78,000 mi“emergency brake fails. when it first began is was not often, but became more frequent. upon parking (anywhere) and engaging the brake it doesn't keep the vehicle from moving.…”
2017-10-10 · Wheels · 288,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. while driving 35 mph, all four wheels locked up and the vehicle stalled. the contact also stated that the driver side, passenger side, rear driver side, and rear passenger side air bags deployed. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not t…”
2017-09-17 · Unknown Or Other · 2,350,000 mi“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. when i try to hit the accelerate all the lateral air bags exploded without reason and the1st thing we thought was that someone hit us. i try to move the car and the car wasn't running at all also i c…”
2016-08-30 · Exterior Lighting · 123,000 mi“for over the last year my car has been locking and unlocking on its own . my horn had been sounding off even while im driving without me utilizing the horn and even when im at home without the alarm on. i also have had repaet issue with the headlight and taillights because the wires keep burning out .…”
2016-06-24 · Structure:body:door · 100,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. the contact stated that the doors and rear hatch would not unlock unless the engine was running. the contact also stated that the driver's side air bag warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the details of the diagnostic …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.