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2007 Dodge NitroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 494 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-396 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Dodge Nitro
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the Nitro median · #1 of 5 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 15%Owner complaints49441 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Dodge Nitro has problems

494 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system1337
Fuel system, gasoline820
Fuel/propulsion system570
Power train546
Structure532
Air bags4113
Engine364
Visibility/wiper210
Latches/locks/linkages200
18 other systems13817

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2007 Dodge Nitro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

15%repaired · 2022 Q4

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 20V-396 · Jul 7, 2020 · 925,239 vehicles · 141,774 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 13V-121 · Apr 3, 2013 · 62,578 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 09V-438 · Nov 6, 2009 · 82,079 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 07V-434 · Sep 14, 2007 · 296,550 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 06V-493 · Dec 29, 2006 · 50,665 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

100kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 99 electrical system complaints. 49% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
19under 30k miles49under 100k miles50100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Nitro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nitro median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Dodge Nitro safety ratings

2007 Dodge Nitro 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Dodge Nitro frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Dodge Nitro side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Dodge Nitro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · closed Dec 28, 2015
    No recall
  2. Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDP14004 · closed Jul 24, 2015
    No recall
  3. ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSSPE07027 · closed Aug 2, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-291
In owners' words

What Nitro owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11697909 · Nov 6, 2025
Ever since I bought this vehicle, I have been having issues with it registering the key, which keeps causing an automatic security alert system to shut down my vehicle the moment I start it. I've already replaced the battery to my car. I've already had locksmiths examined the issue and nobody can…
Complaint 11658931 · May 5, 2025
This 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4x4 electrically stalled and died at 65mph on the [XXX]. This is the 3rd time it has stalled out electrically. The vehicle was inspected and told bad TIMP. Told the G25 RECALL should be placed on this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT…
Complaint 11656716 · Apr 25, 2025

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