2007 Dodge Nitro: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Dodge Nitro has 825 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel system. Owners most often flag poor build quality and cheap interior materials — very frequent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

825
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
24
Crash reports
17
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Dodge Nitro vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
246
fuel system
148
gasoline
146
power train
94
structure
89

Recalls affecting the 2007 Nitro

air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

Campaign 20V396000

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 stee…

power train:driveline:driveshaft

Campaign 13V121000

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, thro…

visibility:windshield wiper/washer

Campaign 09V438000

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 EVEN…

electrical system

Campaign 07V291000

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

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly negative sentiment based on long-term owner experiences. The vehicle is widely criticized for poor build quality, unreliable mechanical and electrical systems, and a general lack of durability. Positive remarks are extremely rare and isolated, t

  • Poor build quality and cheap interior materials — very frequent.
  • Chronic electrical system failures — very frequent. Includes issues with power windows, window switches, door locks, and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) causing no-start conditions.
  • Major engine problems — recurrent. Includes blown head gaskets, cylinder wall damage from detonation, oil consumption, and valve seat failures.
  • Transmission problems — recurrent. Includes rough shifting, failure, and torque converter issues.
  • Suspension and steering component failures — recurrent. Includes worn control arms and ball joints leading to alignment issues.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Nitro.

Typical used price

Used Nitro listings typically run $4,790–$8,245 across 2007 to 2011 model years.

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