2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

143

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2

The 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2 has received a total of 143 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (35 complaints), Power Train (12 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2, potentially affecting up to 4,770 vehicles.

Recall 06V341000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 4,770 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Consequence: IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2

143 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 35 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 12 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 10
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 2 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 6
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6
Steering
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11166053 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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 DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#11143080 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 90,000 miles
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.
#11129778 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 220,000 miles
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
#11129778 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 220,000 miles
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
#11124097 | AIR BAGS | | 175,066 miles
2007 4X2 DODGE NITRO RECALL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. IT JUST APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE ABOUT A WEEK AGO

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Safety Rating for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

2303806 — STRUCTURE:BODY

FRONT OF ROOF RACK LIFTING FROM ROOF. *KB

NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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