YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2, 22% of all 95 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 2 Nitro 4X2 model years. These complaints report 1 fire and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 56,833 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
21
22% of 95 complaints
All complaints this year
95
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
56,833 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 19, 2007, latest Oct 10, 2017.

2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2007Aug 2007Sep 2008Dec 2011Aug 2013Feb 2015
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Oct 2017; peak Jul 2007 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2

  1. NHTSA 06V341000Sep 7, 2006Transmission & Powertrain4,770 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

    Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Nitro 4X2 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200721 (22%)
  2. 20090 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 56,833 miles.
Which Dodge Nitro 4X2 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 has the most transmission complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 concerns the transmission: 06V341000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.