2007 Dodge Nitro Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Dodge Nitro.

20052008
Complaints
676
Crashes
24
Fires
18
Injuries
44
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Dodge Nitro Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1130 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:108,449 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:5
#279 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:43,321 mi
#357 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:71,610 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Dodge Nitro.

Electrical Faults
130
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Avg Miles
108,449
Gasoline Fuel System
79
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,321
Fuel System
57
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,610
Transmission / Drivetrain
43
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
84,074
Airbags
40
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Avg Miles
112,165
Engine Problems
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
90,405
Structure:Body:Door
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,593
Wipers & Visibility
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
120,413
Body Structure
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,575
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,842
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,141
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
83,500
Latches / Locks
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,508
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
104,666
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,821
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
104,389
Parking-Brake Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,737
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,171
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,375
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
104,960
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,729
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Dodge Nitro

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~987,817 vehicles.

20V396000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
~925,239 affected

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.

13V121000Structure · Airbags · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~62,578 affected

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.

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2007 Dodge Nitro — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Dodge Nitro has 676 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 130 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (130 complaints, avg 108,449 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (79 complaints, avg 43,321 mi); Fuel System (57 complaints, avg 71,610 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,992 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Dodge Nitro include 24 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 44 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 987,817 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Dodge Nitro?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Nitro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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