2007 DODGE NITRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

676

Owner Complaints

24 Crashes 18 Fires

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

9

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 DODGE NITRO

The 2007 DODGE NITRO has received a total of 676 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, STRUCTURE. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (130 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (79 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (57 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 DODGE NITRO

NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2007 DODGE NITRO, potentially affecting up to 2,552,063 vehicles.

Recall 20V396000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 925,239 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 20V396000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

| 925,239 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 13V121000 — STRUCTURE

| 62,578 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 13V121000 — AIR BAGS

| 62,578 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 13V121000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

| 62,578 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 09V438000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

| 82,079 vehicles affected

Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 DODGE NITRO PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OVER TIME WHERE HIGH USAGE OF THE VARIABLE PAUSE WIPER FUNCTION ("DELAY" MODE) MAY EVENTUALLY AFFECT PRIMARY WIPER FUNCTION, RENDERING THE WIPER SYSTEM INOPERABLE.

Consequence: INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD EXTERNAL RELAYS AND UPDATE THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE SOFTWARE TO CONTROL THE WIPER FUNCTIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

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Recall 08V525000 — PARKING BRAKE

| 3,663 vehicles affected

Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall 07V434000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

| 296,550 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall 07V291000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 80,894 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall 06V493000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

| 50,665 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 DODGE NITRO

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

Electrical System
Complaints: 130 2 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 79
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 57
Power Train
Complaints: 43 3 Fires 5 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 40 7 Crashes 2 Fires 15 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 36 1 Crash 3 Fires 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 36
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 26
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 21
Structurebody
Complaints: 20 1 Crash 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 18 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 15 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 15 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 14
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 10 1 Fire
Service Brakes
Complaints: 10
Parking Brake
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Structure
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 5
Visibility
Complaints: 5
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Lane Departure Assist
Complaints: 1
Lane Departure Warning
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11697909 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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 because it's made of plastic. The front both passenger and driver side door handles broke off. I had to Jerry rig it. And the reason I think this would be dangerous is if we were to need to get out of the car we would not be able to in case of an emergency. I've looked under the items that were recalled on this vehicle. But I get a notification that says I'm not allowed to have it fixed. Unless it's out of pocket. I purchased this car in August 2015 or 2016. The dates on the calendar below are inaccurate because the catalytic converter was done the very next day and the driver side indoor handle has been broken off for quite a while. But recently in the last week or so the other one snapped off.
#11697909 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
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 because it's made of plastic. The front both passenger and driver side door handles broke off. I had to Jerry rig it. And the reason I think this would be dangerous is if we were to need to get out of the car we would not be able to in case of an emergency. I've looked under the items that were recalled on this vehicle. But I get a notification that says I'm not allowed to have it fixed. Unless it's out of pocket. I purchased this car in August 2015 or 2016. The dates on the calendar below are inaccurate because the catalytic converter was done the very next day and the driver side indoor handle has been broken off for quite a while. But recently in the last week or so the other one snapped off.
#11697909 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | N/A miles
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 because it's made of plastic. The front both passenger and driver side door handles broke off. I had to Jerry rig it. And the reason I think this would be dangerous is if we were to need to get out of the car we would not be able to in case of an emergency. I've looked under the items that were recalled on this vehicle. But I get a notification that says I'm not allowed to have it fixed. Unless it's out of pocket. I purchased this car in August 2015 or 2016. The dates on the calendar below are inaccurate because the catalytic converter was done the very next day and the driver side indoor handle has been broken off for quite a while. But recently in the last week or so the other one snapped off.
#11661958 | AIR BAGS | | 78,000 miles 1 Injury
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 to the neck and had issues with his hearing. The contact stated that medical attention was not required. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the underbody shield was striking the drive shaft while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that a field inspector would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The field inspector inspected the vehicle and the contact was awaiting the results. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
#11661958 | POWER TRAIN | | 78,000 miles 1 Injury
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 to the neck and had issues with his hearing. The contact stated that medical attention was not required. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the underbody shield was striking the drive shaft while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that a field inspector would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The field inspector inspected the vehicle and the contact was awaiting the results. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2007 DODGE NITRO

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

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 DODGE NITRO

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 DODGE NITRO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

Y22 Combo Rev1 — AIR BAGS

Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem

N10040413 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the underbody transmission tunnel shield may partially separate from the vehicle floor pan and contact the aluminum driveshaft. Operating the vehicle with the transmission tunnel shield rubbing against the driveshaft could weaken the driveshaft at the rub point and cause...

14-003-13 — EQUIPMENT

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

14-003-13 — STRUCTURE

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

1800208 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: ROUGH IDLE AND DROP IN ENGINE SPEED UPON GEAR ENGAGEMENT AFTER COLD START. *NJ

45 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

EMISSIONS RECALL G45--VECI LABEL - AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON ABOUT TEN THOUSAND VEHICLES. THE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED VECI LABEL DOES NOT DISPLAY THE CORRECT SPARK PLUG INFORMATION. *NJ

0200507 — SUSPENSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING/STIFF/CHOPPY/BUMPY RIDE. *NJ

2200107 — WHEELS

CHROME CLAD WHEEL CRACK. *KB

1803706 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE SURGE/DRONE DURING TORQUE CONVERTOR LOCKUP AND/OR 1-2 PART THROTTLE SHIFT QUALITY. REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *KB

NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 DODGE NITRO

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

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