Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have brake problems?

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,750 miles.

Which Dodge Nitro year has the most brake complaints?

The 2008 Dodge Nitro has the most brake complaints (49), compared with 36 for the 2007.

Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Dodge Nitro?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Nitro concern the brake: 08V525000, 07V434000, and 06V493000.

2007 Dodge Nitro Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 7% of all 494 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 49,750 miles.

Brakes complaints: 36; 7% of 494
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 49,750 mi
Related recalls: 3

When 2007 Dodge Nitro brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 10, 2007, latest Feb 3, 2022.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Feb 2022; peak Dec 2007 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro

NHTSA 08V525000Oct 8, 2008Brakes3,663 vehicles
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.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA 07V434000Sep 14, 2007Brakes296,550 vehicles
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.
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA 06V493000Dec 29, 2006Brakes50,665 vehicles
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.
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Nitro model year

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

20050 (0%)
200736 (7%)
200849 (12%)
20090 (0%)
201013 (17%)
201114 (11%)
20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have brake problems?: NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 49,750 miles.
Which Dodge Nitro year has the most brake complaints?: The 2008 Dodge Nitro has the most brake complaints (49), compared with 36 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Dodge Nitro?: Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Nitro concern the brake: 08V525000, 07V434000, and 06V493000.