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#BS-2007-DODNIT-7FBA2007 Dodge NitroProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 676 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 676 complaints, 24 crashes, 18 fires, and 7 recalls.
Top reported problems
multiple electrical issues
20 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
door locks quit working
12 complaints • Severity 7.8/10
wont start faulty tipm
10 complaints • Severity 8.2/10
power window issues
10 complaints • Severity 7.2/10
door handle broke
7 complaints • Severity 7.4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
136 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 74K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (112 reports) • Median: 74K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Fuel System (136 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Dodge Nitro. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (7 recalls)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
456
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.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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