2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (48) · Electrical System (38) · Structure:body:door (15)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
190 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (16)
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 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 115,000 mi“fuel tank overflows every time that we fill the tank. when the gas is filled, the nozzle is fully inserted in the tank and will not automatically shut-off spilling gas everywhere until i manually stop the nozzle.…”
2019-07-04 · Visibility/Wiper“passenger side wiper does not work…”
2019-06-14 · Structure:body · 125,000 mi“drivers side rear door won’t lock or unlock with remote or by buttons in the car. it has to be done by hand.…”
2019-05-21 · Structure:body · 130,000 mi“tl-the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. door locks in operable, neither fob nor button works, keyfob locks but not unlock vehicle not diagnosed neither dealer nor manufacturer contacted while attempting to unlock the vehicle, the keyfob failed. the contact stated that the keyfob will lock the vehicle however, has failed in every attemp…”
2019-04-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 88,000 mi“refueling spillage dodge nitro r/t when fueling the vehicle, fuel overflows up thru the filler neck and onto the person who is refueling the suv, thus causing it to spill over the paint of the car with approximately 30 - 50oz of gas. unfortunately this occurs about 70% of the time the nitro is fueled up. this is very similar to a recall i had on…”
2019-04-09 · Visibility/Wiper · 168,000 mi“wiper fluid shoots out the windshield wipers turn on the alarm goes off and car shuts off does all this at once.…”
2018-10-22 · Visibility/Wiper · 142,330 mi“takata recall the radio cigarette port and wiper motor stopped working…”
2018-10-12 · Wheels · 100,000 mi“horn honks whenever it wants. abs, esp/bas, traction control, and check engine light come on. abs esp/bas and traction control lights were intermittent but now are consistent. engine code comes and goes and says it cant communicate with tipm. occasionally when parking and pulling out of a parking spot it feels like there is no power steering/ runs …”
2018-09-29 · Electrical System · 90,000 mi“horn goes off on it own, even while driving. starts won't start, battery is not dead. doors lock and unlock on their own. passenger door controls the drive setting for locking and unlocking car, shutting radio off. the drive door will lock and not let you out, even trying to pull it up manual and it won't let you. have to use key in door to unlock …”
2018-07-24 · Electrical System · 190,000 mi“locks quit working the fob will only unlock the drivers side door. all other doors have to be done manually and i can't open the back hatch because there is no place to put in a key and unlock it.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.