YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 has 236 complaints with a complaint index of 100, ranking worst of the 2 model years with data. Electrical system issues lead at 33% of complaints, followed by fuel system problems at 31%.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 2 Nitro 4X4 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
236
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
5
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System78 (33%)
  2. Fuel System73 (31%)
  3. Structure & Body38 (16%)
  4. Engine28 (12%)
  5. Brakes22 (9%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain19 (8%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers18 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (6%)
  9. Airbags10 (4%)
  10. Other10 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Electrical system shuts off power and stalls unexpectedly while driving, including loss of steering control.
  • Drivers door master power switch smokes, arcs, or catches fire, sometimes years after purchase.
  • Engine surges or hesitates with a delay when accelerating from a stop or while merging.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration reported while parking or slowing to a stop.
  • Shifter lock fails to release from park, followed by dashboard lights and electronics activating on their own.
  • Brakes feel unresponsive or delayed, especially reported during winter driving conditions.
2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 complaints: complaints filed per quarter172007 Q12008 Q32010 Q12011 Q32013 Q12014 Q32016 Q12018 Q1
236 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2019 Q3; peak 2007 Q2 (17).

2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2007 compared with other Nitro 4X4 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072009
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007No verdict1002360—
2009No verdict080—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 reliable?
NHTSA data shows 236 complaints for the 2007 Nitro 4X4, giving it a complaint index of 100 and the worst rank among the 2 model years with data. Electrical system problems account for 33% of complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4?
Electrical system issues are the top problem area, making up 33% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 70,000 miles. Owners reported sudden power loss, stalling, and door switch fires.
Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4.
How does the 2007 Nitro 4X4 compare to other Nitro years?
The 2007 model ranks worst (1 of 2) among model years with data, with a complaint index of 100 versus 0 for 2009, which had only 8 complaints.
Were there fires reported in the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4?
Yes, NHTSA data lists 5 fires for the 2007 Nitro 4X4, several tied to the drivers door master power switch overheating or smoking.

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.