2007 Dodge Nitro Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 7 Nitro years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Dodge Nitro has 494 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 7 Nitro model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (139 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 16 crashes, 11 fires, and 22 injuries.
- Complaints
- 494
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 16 / 11
- Injuries / deaths
- 22 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2007 Dodge Nitro problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System139 (28%)
- Fuel System138 (28%)
- Structure & Body72 (15%)
- Engine69 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain54 (11%)
- Other43 (9%)
- Airbags41 (8%)
- Brakes36 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers33 (7%)
- Steering19 (4%)
2007 Dodge Nitro recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Airbags925,239 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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 steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
- NHTSA 13V121000Apr 3, 2013Structure & Body62,578 vehicles
Structure
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, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
- NHTSA 09V438000Nov 6, 2009Visibility & Wipers82,079 vehicles
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.
Risk: Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and add external relays and update the totally integrated power module software to control the wiper functions. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
2007 Dodge Nitro fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Nitro years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Dodge Nitro a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Dodge Nitro ranks worst among Nitro model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 494 complaints and 7 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (139 complaints), fuel system (138 complaints), and structure & body (72 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Nitro, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags, structure & body, visibility & wipers, and brakes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
- EPA rates the 2007 Dodge Nitro at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.