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2007 Dodge Nitro

Based on reports from 676 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
676
Crashes
24
Fires
18
Recalls
7
TSBs
62
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 676 complaints, 24 crashes, 18 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

multiple electrical issues

20 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

wont start faulty tipm

10 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX
3

rear end differential had a seal leak

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

136 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 74K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

90
0–30K
106
30–60K
112
60–90K
80
90–120K
58
120–150K
53
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (112 reports) • Median: 74K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (136 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System136 (20%)
Electrical130 (19%)
Engine51 (8%)
Drivetrain43 (6%)
Airbags40 (6%)
Other38 (6%)
Structure:body:door26 (4%)
Visibility26 (4%)

2007 Dodge Nitro: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Nitro, with 136 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 74,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 74K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Nitro, with 130 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Nitro, with 51 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2007 Dodge Nitro, with 43 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

32
07
14
08
15
09
52
10
73
11
44
12
73
13
62
14
54
15
50
16
33
17
37
18
45
19
23
20
33
21
14
22
8
23
14
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Dodge Nitro. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

06V493000Feb 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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

07V291000Jul 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

07V434000Oct 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

08V525000Oct 2008

PARKING BRAKE

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.

09V438000Feb 2010

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Nitro is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2007 Dodge Nitro vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

676

Class avg

455

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2007.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 676 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Nitro Model Years

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2007 Dodge Nitro: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Dodge Nitro is related to the fuel system, with 136 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro reliable?
The 2007 Dodge Nitro has 676 complaints, 24 crash reports, and 18 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Dodge Nitro problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Dodge Nitro has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Nitro problems start?
Based on 499 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 74,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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