YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Nitro Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 28% of all 494 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 6 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 99,378 miles.

Electrical System complaints
139
28% of 494
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
99,378 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Dodge Nitro electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2007, latest Nov 6, 2025.

2007 Dodge Nitro electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter92007 Q22010 Q12012 Q22014 Q42016 Q32018 Q32020 Q32022 Q2
139 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2015 Q4 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro

  1. NHTSA 07V291000Jul 3, 2007Electrical System80,894 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the tipm. The recall began on july 5, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical System complaints by Nitro model year

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

  1. 20051 (100%)
  2. 2007139 (28%)
  3. 2008206 (52%)
  4. 200910 (42%)
  5. 201027 (35%)
  6. 201156 (46%)
  7. 20121 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 99,378 miles.
Which Dodge Nitro year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Nitro has the most electrical complaints (206), compared with 139 for the 2007.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Nitro concerns the electrical: 07V291000.

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.