“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 (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Owner complaint, filed Apr 25, 2025
“On 09/08/2020 bought a 2007 dodge nitro was a daily commute noticed it was jerking or misfiring. I ordered spark plugs and coils. On 09/14/2020 going to work it was jerking more than usual when I was almost to work.. The battery light came on. Made it to work could smell something electrically not right a faint burning smell after I got out and had parked it.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 26, 2020 at 148,000 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the electrical systemRecall (red: the electrical system)NHTSA investigation opened
Complaints about the 2007 Nitro peaked in 2013, with 59 filed that year. Owners had filed 5 complaints about the electrical system before the first recall that covers it, 07V291000 in July 2007; 103 more have come in since. In 2025 owners filed 6 so far.
7 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module20V396000
Filed Jul 7, 2020925,239 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)
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 of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk. 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 recall is W09.
Filed Apr 3, 201362,578 vehiclesChrysler Group LLC
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.
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 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 campaign number is N10.
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.
Risk. 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.
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.
Risk. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module07V434000
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.
Risk. 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.
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.
Risk. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module06V493000
Filed Dec 29, 200650,665 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation
Defect. ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Risk. 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.
All 7 campaigns on file, newest first.
NHTSA investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 3 name the 2007 Nitro.
Totally Integrated Power Module FailureDefect petition DP14004Closed
Opened Sep 25, 2014Closed Jul 24, 2015electrical system
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 …
Opened Nov 18, 2010Closed Dec 28, 2015unknown or other
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of …
ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSSPreliminary evaluation PE07027Closed
Opened May 29, 2007Closed Aug 2, 2007Led to recall 07V291000electrical system
On july 3, 2007, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted a defect information report to NHTSA describing a defect that could result in engine stall while driving in approximately 80,894 model year (my) 2007 jeep wrangler and dodge nitro vehicles manufactured between january 30, 2006 and january 22, 2007 (NHTSA recall 07v-291, dcc recall g25).according to dcc, the totally integrated power module (tipm) in these vehicles was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain conditions.dcc will reprogram the tipm in the recalled vehicles with revised software. Odi …
Technical service bulletins
62 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 Nitro. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
equipment 11engine 11transmission 10body and frame 6electrical system 5airbags 5fuel system 3brakes 1
14-003-13Warranty extensionMar 5, 2013fuel system
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.
14-003-13Warranty extensionMar 5, 2013fuel system
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.
14-003-13Warranty extensionMar 5, 2013body and frame
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.
9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …
9100226Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 15, 2023electrical system
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, 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 the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is …
S1121000006 Rev.Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 19, 2020electrical system
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006RevAService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 19, 2020electrical system
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
1803706Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 21, 2006electrical 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
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2007 Dodge Nitro 4-DR. w/SAB
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New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Electrical System
Filed Nov 6, 2025WA
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.
Power Train1 injured
Filed May 19, 202578,000 milesPR
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.
Visibility/Wiper
Filed May 9, 2025MO
Our heater core has gone out twice now, preventing us from properly being able to defrost our windows /windshield in winter and remove moisture during cooler days. It creates a substantial risk by reducing, or in some cases, completely removing visibility
Unknown or Other
Filed May 5, 2025FL
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 seem to find the problem. The issue with the car is definitely a security issue. The car shuts down automatically and goes into theft mode which prevents me from driving my vehicle. That could be a result to a software malfunction or something but it doesn't register the keys which originally sets off the security warning. Whenever the car does register the key it drives and operates just fine. It's the computer that prevents me from driving it or whatever automatic system that is related to theft mode.
Electrical System
Filed Apr 25, 2025CA
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 (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Air Bags
Filed Mar 7, 2025SC
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000 (Power Train, Air Bags, Structure); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine
Filed Jul 9, 2023GA
I had my vehicle a week before it start misfiring it’s been months I had it worked on numerous times and still has not been fixed. When I try to crank it I have to keep my foot on the gas and if I let go it will cut back off I had so many parts replaced and the issue remain the same
Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jul 3, 2023PA
Took car in for windshield wiper safety recall on 3/24/23. BEFORE the recall the wipers worked perfectly. After the dealer serviced the wipers they sometimes would not go off and then seemed to be stalling a lot but I did not have many occasions where I needed to use the wipers as I work from home and have a second car in the household. Today I was driving in a severe thunderstorm when they stopped working completely. In fact, they are now stuck in the upright position and will not move. This is EXTREMELY dangerous and exactly what the recall was meant to avoid! It makes me wonder if the mechanics actually did anything to my car at all.
Structure
Filed Jun 13, 2023201,500 milesFL
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the underbody shield was striking the drive shaft while driving. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number 13V121000 (Power Train, Air Bags, Structure) however, the fix failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 201,500.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 12, 2023NM
My car didn’t want to start after seeing a check engine light saying cylinder 2 misfire then 4 had fuel pump replaced still had check engine light and was misfiring afterwards a week or two the truck stalled while driving off freeway in middle of traffic breakers did not work, car frozen almost wrecked. I had it towed back to garage and they replace fuel pump again but car won’t stay on it will turn on then shut off by itself not showing any codes mechanics can’t find issue over 2 weeks at garage already!!
Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jan 4, 2023IA
Windshield wipers stopped working while in the “on” position on the windshield. I replaced the wiper motor but the wipers still do not work. Yes, this issue was inspected by several reputable mechanics and service centers. This issue causes safety issues as I live in a region who experiences most of almost all precipitation including rain, hail, snow and etc. I am unable to drive under these conditions because I am unable to use my wipers. There were no warning signs or messages before the wipers failed. I was informed by the Dodge/Chrysler dealership that this is a common issue with this truck and year.
Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 23, 2022IN
Throttle body light came on car died. Thought it was throttle body replaced it didn’t start. It has crank but no start. Have had 11 people look at it now have replaced spark plugs, coils, battery terminals, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, fuel pump but the car still will not start. I was told the tipm could cause this issue I need to know what else I can do. I have no vehicle now can’t work due to this and I am struggling to get by. No codes show up, no blinking red light for the key, checked the fuses, checked fuel pressure. Been down a month now.
Exterior Lighting
Filed Aug 17, 2022IN
Brake light have stopped working randomly. Were working fine one day then next day I have no brake lights, I've had several people see if they could find the problem with no success. Could possibly be faulty wiring to the brake lights? Put just normal tail lights work with only those lights when breaking. I've also seen several same make and model vehicles with the same issue in the same town that I live
Electrical System
Filed Jun 14, 2022MT
The TIPM is starting to fail. The power locks do not work, the car has problems starting has a very slow start, the horn will randomly go off and sometimes it does not want to start at all. Every article I’ve read, and every dealership I’ve talked with has said to replace the entire TIPM module. There are many other cases like this and it all comes down to the module. So with this said I am asking for either reassurance that it is that. Or receive help to be able to fix it.
Unknown or Other
Filed May 30, 2022AZ
While filling gas Leaks out filler Nozzle
Visibility/Wiper
Filed Apr 2, 2022NM
Wipers have stopped working after the recall was repaired
Air Bags
Filed Feb 3, 2022NM
The wiper relays went out recently and somehow caused the door locks to beep and go crazy then die completely. And a few weeks ago the brake came undone somehow and fell into the wheel well, ripping the inside of the rim open causing a blow out while my wife, 2 year old and I were on the freeway. And now after taking it to 2 different dodge dealerships, the problems are not fixed, there is more warning lights on than I've ever seen. And so far both places have told me they fixed an emblem on the steering wheel, and that the other recalls aren't applicable because of being a 2007 and the recalls are for the 2008. Even though my nitro is obviously having the same if not worse problems. All the way down to the emergency brake not working, we love our nitro and dodge as a company and would please like some kind of help with this situation. Our vehicle is our only source of transportation and it is not safe for us to be driving, especially in the winter conditions we just got hit with here. Thank you for your help to whom this may concern. Here are some pictures of what happened with the brakes, thank the lord we were getting off the freeway when the brakes gave way, if we had been on the freeway 15 seconds more, the accident would have been fatal without question.
Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jan 29, 2022FL
The vehicle windshield wiper system comes on while driving constantly. It is very distracting and definitely causes an obstruction in your visibility. It is very annoying as well. It acts as if the wiper system does not want to go in the park position on the wiper motor.
Exterior Lighting
Filed Jan 10, 2022MS
I was driving down the rd and all of the sudden my truck jumps into 2nd gear and looses all power to speed up and it seems like I'm in neutral my relay box is messing up everything electrical now it shuts off at stop signs and If it keeps doing all this I'll have to replace transmission. I've already replace tipm 2 times
Electrical System
Filed Dec 17, 2021TX
Four total incidents of the vehicle engine shutting off while driving the car. Most recent today 12-17-21 was placed in extremely dangerous situation and was almost rear ended 5 times by other vehicles traveling at speeds greater than 55 mph. 1st instance occurred back in 2007 traveling West bound on I635 in Dallas (speed of 65mph) engine shut off, loss of power steering coasted to side of road. 2nd incident Fall 2007 - from complete stop to turn left and cross divided highway, the engine shut down right in the middle of the intersection and was nearly broadsided by oncoming car traveling at 45 mph. 3rd incident happened while driving in my neighborhood, engine shut down and loss of power to steering. Daimler Chrysler issued a recall to reprogram the TPIM module back in 2008 to address the problem. Nothing since then until today. I am the original Owner of this car and it has been well maintained and is still covered under the manufacturers warranty for as long as I own the vehicle. What has prompted me to report this problem is the fact that I could have been seriously injured. There was no warning whatsoever and the place where this took place had a blind spot as the car lost power during the climb and coasted at 2 mph down slope on a bend on the bridge. Cars traveling towards me had no visibility to my vehicle which was for all practical purposes at a stand still. I notified the Dodge Chrysler dealership of what took place and will also contact MOPAR to raise this serious
Electrical System
Filed Sep 25, 2021VA
I noticed a few months ago my dash lights and radio lights at night when I turn my headlights on would flicker on and off several times then stop and do it again repeated process. I never got it looked at so just the other day I was driving and my windshield wipers, my emergency flashers and my driverside window and the back passenger window was all going crazy my widows was rolling up and down my flashers was going off and my wipers wouldn't turn off so I immediately pull over fearing of causing an accident with someone due to not being able to focus on driving once I pulled over my horn started blowing like crazy it was weird so I cut the vehicle off and everything kept doing what it was doing so I popped the hood and killed the battery. I waited maybe 10 minutes and hooked the battery back up and seconds later my horn only started going crazy again so I had no option out of the safety of me and other vehicles on the road to just have it towed back to my house I have been researching it and I've come to find out that there's several others with dodge nitros that have had the same issue as me. The tipm module (fuse box) was bad. I have yet to be able to drive my vehicle as it would be very unsafe and I've not yet got it towed to the dealership to look at it for reasons of what I've seen other complaints had to say about there experience at the dealership.. there needs to be a recall on the electrical malfunction as it is a huge!!! Safety concern for everybody. Please do some
Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 11, 2021NY
My engine stalled. But only when the transmission was at park. It happened twice in 5 years and when it was raining. Also my engine struggles a bit to turn on in the morning but only in the summer time. If it’s winter car starts up with ease. But I do notice when my engine is fully warm and I shut off my car to go to a store, when I go back and turn on my car it will just crank. I have to shut it off and then turn it back on.This happens quite often. And this only happens in the winter in a fully warmed engine. Not the summer. This been happening about three years now. I’ve got it inspected but nothing is found wrong.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 6, 2021CA
My airbag light doesn’t go off after the recall fix that was recently sent out. I took my car in for the recall fix and the airbag light is still on. Is my car even safe to drive now ?
Visibility/Wiper
Filed Sep 6, 2021CA
1. Engine light on reads gas cap . We replaced gas cap numbers times and engine light doesn’t go away. 2. Wipers not working . Water cleaning spray for windows not working front or back windows. 3. I have replaced my windows panel numerous times. The window panels keep braking and my windows stay down. Extremely annoying.
Electrical System
Filed Aug 17, 2021CA
The check engine light turn on for a day or two then it turns off . Three or two Months later it does the same thing .
Electrical System
Filed Aug 14, 2021PA
The horn blows randomly, even when its parked. The car was taken to a dealer (Scranton Dodge) where they replaced the "clock spring"and acknowledged that the problem was not solved, however,they charged $674, and stated they for an additional $1000 would try the TIPM module. They removed the fuse to insure the horn would not blow. Having no horn is a safety violation in PA, as such, the vehicle will not pass the state safety inspection. They would continue to work on the problem but did not know what was causing the problem. In searching the internet I found MANY others with the same unsolved problem. I also contacted Jennifer at 11:47 AM on August 10 at Chryslers complaint department (1800 247-9753) and she stated Chrysler would not accept any responsibility for the problem.
Engine
Filed Jul 31, 2021TX
The EGR valve has to replaced yearly. I have replaced every year since I’ve had it. It causes the check engine to come on and inhibits me from getting the nitro inspected and causes damage to my engine. I have had to replace it 3 times.
EngineFire
Filed Jun 24, 2021WV
ENGINE STARTED SMOKING WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN PARKING LOT AREA FOR ABOUT 30 MIN. ENGINE WAS OFF. SHE GOT OUT OF VEHICLE GRABBING HER DOG FROM THE BACK. SHE RAN INSIDE THE BUILDING TO GET ME (MOTHER) LESS THAN 2 MIN THE SMOKE GRADUALLY GOT HEAVIER AND DARKER THEN FIRE WAS DRIPPING OUT FROM UNDER ENGINE. I TRIED TO POP THE HOOD THINKING IT COULD GET AIR TO MAYBE HELP THE FIRE BUT IT WOULDNT POP UP. I TOOK FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO ENGINE ALONG WITH SOMEONE ELSE. SHORTLY AFTER THE POLICE AND FIRE TRUCKS ARRIVED. THERE WERE SEVERAL CARS SURROUNDING BUT THEY MOVED BEFORE ANY DAMAGE OCCURED. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING THAT SHE WAS PARKED AT, SOFFIT AND CRACKED WINDOW FROM THE HEAT. THERE WAS ABOUT 20 PEOPLE THAT WITNESSED THE ENTIRE THING. NO PROBLEMS WITH CAR PRIOR TO. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR SUNSHINE 75 DEGREE'S.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 21, 2021FL
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V396000 (Air bags, Steering) The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer weeks later where they partially serviced the recall but did not have all of the parts to complete the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 17, 2021IL
Significant amount of fuel spills from tank, down the side of vehicle and onto the ground during refueling. Unavoidable unless stopped at least a gallon prior to filling tank. This requires guessing the amount of fuel the tank can hold based off miles driven and/or fuel gauge readings. With practice I have been able to minimize the fuel spillage on my part but it still happens. I am in violation of state laws regarding refueling and pollution each time there is an incident. Further more, I have had a major safety issue resulting from loaning the vehicle to another driver. Post fill up resulting in said spillage; it was reported to me that a cigarette was tossed from a vehicle immediately after pulling from the pump, hitting the rear quarter panel covered in gasoline. Fortunately it just missed the fresh spill.
Electrical System
Filed Apr 13, 202164,900 milesCA
I WAS SITTING WAITING ADD A RED LIGHT GOING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN MY CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD NOW I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAIDIT WAS THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE ON MY 2007 DODGE NITRO AND I SEE WHERE THERE'S BEEN A RECALL UNDER TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE WAYBACK IN 2007 AND NOW MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP GETTINGMY TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE REPAIR AND IT'S DOING ALL THE THINGS THAT OTHER CARS HAVE EXPERIENCE SUCH AS ENGINE STALLINGMY HORN GOES OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHENEVER IT WANTS THERE'S A FAN IT COMES ON AND TURNS ALL MY DASH LIGHTS ON AND RUNS MY BATTERY DOWNNOW MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP BEING HAVING A TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE REPAIR AND IWANT TO KNOW WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A RECALL THAT THEY ALREADY KNEW ABOUT
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 12, 2021NJ
WHEN GETTING FUEL, THE VAPORS IN THE TANK WILL NOT ALLOW THE TANK TO FILL UP WITHOUT HAVING TO HAVE THE GAS NOZZLE UPSIDE DOWN. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, THE NOZZLE DOES NOT STOP AND GAS SPEWS FROM THE TANK. AFTER DRIVING AWAY ONCE THE TANK IS FULL THE CAR STARTS TO BUCK AND SHAKE
Service Brakes
Filed Mar 10, 2021171,000 milesIN
BRAKES NOT BRAKING UPHILL DASH LIGHTS NOT LIGHTING WHEN HAVE ISSUES LIKE LOW FLUIDS OR OIL DRIVE TRAIN LIGHT COMES ON POWER STEERING MAKES KIND BUMP NOISES WHEN TURNING TRANSMISSION STUDDERS IN REVERSE OR SWITCHING GEARS
BRAKES NOT BRAKING UPHILL DASH LIGHTS NOT LIGHTING WHEN HAVE ISSUES LIKE LOW FLUIDS OR OIL DRIVE TRAIN LIGHT COMES ON POWER STEERING MAKES KIND BUMP NOISES WHEN TURNING TRANSMISSION STUDDERS IN REVERSE OR SWITCHING GEARS
Electrical System
Filed Mar 10, 2021IN
BRAKES NOT BRAKING UPHILL DASH LIGHTS NOT LIGHTING WHEN HAVE ISSUES LIKE LOW FLUIDS OR OIL DRIVE TRAIN LIGHT COMES ON POWER STEERING MAKES KIND BUMP NOISES WHEN TURNING TRANSMISSION STUDDERS IN REVERSE OR SWITCHING GEARS
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Mar 4, 202170,000 milesOH
WHEN PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK AT A GAS STATION PUMP, THE FUEL DOESN'T STOP WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND SPILLS OUT ALL OVER THE CAR. DOESN'T MATTER HOW FAST OR SLOW I AM PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK. DODGE, YOU HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS SINCE 2008. WHY HAVE YOU NOT ISSUED A RECALL?
Unknown or Other
Filed Feb 25, 2021AZ
LAST NOVEMBER, YOU NOTIFIED ME OF A RECALL ON MY 2007 DODGE NITRO FOR THE DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM. I CALLED BILL LUKE DODGE IN PHOENIX FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY SAID THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER UNTIL DECEMBER, AND THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED. I HAVE NEVER BEEN CONTACTED . . . AND NOW YOU SENT ME A 2ND NOTICE. I CALLED BILL LUKE DODGE AGAIN AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT IS ON BACK ORDER NOW UNTIL JUNE. INSTEAD OF YOU SENDING ME PAST-DUE NOTICES, WHY DON'T YOU CALL THE DEALER TO GET THE PART AND PERFORM THE SERVICE. NOVEMBER TO JUNE WILL BE SEVEN MONTHS. THAT IS A LONG TIME FOR A SAFETY DELAY! AND I AM CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE BETWEEN YOU AND THE DEALER.
Electrical System
Filed Nov 13, 2020121,880 milesPA
VEHICLE HAS122000 MILES. I AM SECOND OWNER,AND HAVE HAD IT FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS. ABOUT 18 MTHS AGO VEHICLE BEGAN LOCKING/UNLOCKING ITSELF. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, IT STARTED SHUTTING DOWN ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING, RANDOMLY. 3 WEEKS AGO, ALL WARNING LIGHTS IN DASH AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN VEHICLE BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION, LIKE IT WAS POSSESSED. LOCAL GARAGE DIAGNOSIS WAS MALFUNCTIONING TIPM. REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AT $800 COST FOR REMANUFACTURED TIPM, AND PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.
Air Bags1 injured
Filed Oct 17, 2020158,000 milesID
I RECENTLY HAD A RANDOM DEPLOYMENT OF MY SIDE AIRBAGS. I WAS NOT IN A COLLISION AND HAD JUST DROVE OVER A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. ALTHOUGH NO SERIOUS INJURIES, MY FAMILY AND I HAVE NECK SORENESS AND ARE SHAKEN. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED SPONTANEOUSLY ON A FREEWAY OR BUSY ROAD, I AM NOT SURE I WOULD BE ABLE TO SAY 'NO SERIOUS INJURIES'.
Electrical SystemFire
Filed Sep 26, 2020148,000 milesMO
ON 09/08/2020 BOUGHT A 2007 DODGE NITRO WAS A DAILY COMMUTE NOTICED IT WAS JERKING OR MISFIRING. I ORDERED SPARK PLUGS AND COILS. ON 09/14/2020 GOING TO WORK IT WAS JERKING MORE THAN USUAL WHEN I WAS ALMOST TO WORK.. THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. MADE IT TO WORK COULD SMELL SOMETHING ELECTRICALLY NOT RIGHT A FAINT BURNING SMELL AFTER I GOT OUT AND HAD PARKED IT. I WAS ON THIRD SHIFT IT WAS DARK I KNEW I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIND IT TILL THE NEXT DAY. HOUR LATER MY DODGE NITRO BURNED TO THE GROUND. TOTALED THE TRUCK NEXT TO IT TOO. HAD I HAD IT HOME CHANGING SPARK PLUGS AND COILS IT COULD HAVE BURNED MY HOUSE DOWN WITH MY FAMILY IN IT. CHRYSLER HAS A PROBLEM WITH TIPM'S STALLING NITROS AND CATCHING FIRE. I NEVER KNEW WHAT I WAS UP AGAINST TILL IT WAS TOO LATE.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 22, 2020176,605 milesTN
AIR BAG ON KEY INGREDIENTS LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD KEEP COME ON AND I GOT A LETTER SAID MY TRUCK ON RECALLED
Air Bags
Filed Sep 10, 2020198,000 milesSC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE CONTACT SAT IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER JTS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (4838 SUNSET BLVD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 198,000.
Visibility/Wiper
Filed Sep 2, 2020100,000 milesKY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY, THE HORN SOUNDED INDEPENDENTLY, AND HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN REMAINED ON WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF. SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE RADIO ALSO TURNED ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE TIPM AND THE POWER CONTROL MODULES WERE REPLACED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE TURN SIGNALS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR RECALL REGARDING THE WIPER MOTOR AND WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Air Bags
Filed Aug 24, 2020MI
GOT A RECALL FOR AIRBAG EMBLEM AND HOLDER DRIVER SIDE.CAN TURN INTO SHRAPNEL DUE TO DEFECT. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AND THE SAID FCA WILL NOT EVEN BEGIN TO REPAIR ISSUE UNTIL AFTER DEC. 01 2020, 5 MONTHS FROM NOW!SOUNDS SUPER DANGEROUS. PLEASE HELP!!!GET THEM TO FIX SOONER.
Electrical System
Filed Aug 20, 2020177,000 milesSC
MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY STALL WHEN DRIVING. I HAD CONTACTED DEALER A FEW YEARS AGO ABOUT THIS AND THEY STATED THE RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL WAS FIXED BEFORE I PURCHASED VEHICLE BUT I AM STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE. SOME TIMES IT WILL STALL WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OTHER TIMES WHILE DRIVING WHICH IS VERY SCARY .
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 28, 202082,000 milesIN
WHEN I FILL UP THE GAS TANK AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF, THE VEHICLE SHOOTS GASOLINE BACK OUT AT ME, ABOUT A HALF GALLON ITS GETS ON THE CAR AND ONTO THE GROUND, THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!!
Electrical System › Horn
Filed May 11, 2020144,672 milesTX
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY OF DRIVER INPUT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL OTHER UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,672.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 9, 2020138,000 milesOR
SPEWS FUEL WHEN FUELING .USED 1/4TH OF A TANK AND WAS AT STOP LIGHT AND GAS CAP BLEW OFF AND GAS SPEWED OUTSIDE AND SMELLED LIKE RAW FUEL INSIDE FOR 2 DAYS.
Electrical System
Filed Mar 29, 2020UT
LAS DOS PUERTAS DE ATRAS ,EL GATE DE LA PARTE TRASERA Y LA PUERTO DEL LADO DERECHO. O SEA LA DEL PASAJERO.
Air Bags
Filed Mar 14, 2020168,420 milesPA
I GOT OUT THE GYM AND GOT INTO THE CAR AND PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED I WAS IN A PARKING LOT.
Complaints 1-50 of 494, newest first, reproduced as filed.
It is not among the Nitro years to avoid. Owners filed 494 complaints, against about 258 for a typical Nitro year. The most common complaint is about the electrical system (22%).
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
The electrical system: 108 of the 494 complaints (22%) are about it. Owners most often say it stalls (28%), sets off warning lights on the dash (16%) and loses power (9%). The typical report comes at 98,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have?
7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Jul 7, 2020. The largest, 20V396000, covered 925,239 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Nitro problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 70,000 miles. For the electrical system the midpoint is 98,000 miles.
Has NHTSA investigated the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
Yes, 3 times. The latest, DP14004 ("Totally Integrated Power Module Failure"), was opened Sep 25, 2014 and closed Jul 24, 2015.
Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
The manufacturer filed 62 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (11), the transmission (10) and the body and frame (6). They include a warranty extension, 14-003-13, filed Mar 5, 2013. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Jul 7, 2020. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.