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2007 Dodge Nitro Engine Problems

NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 14% of all 494 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 64,900 miles.

Engine complaints
69
14% of 494
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
64,900 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Dodge Nitro engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2007, latest Jul 9, 2023.

2007 Dodge Nitro engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter42007 Q22009 Q32011 Q42013 Q42015 Q42018 Q22019 Q42022 Q1
69 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2023 Q3; peak 2007 Q2 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Nitro model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200769 (14%)
  3. 200844 (11%)
  4. 20091 (4%)
  5. 201014 (18%)
  6. 201123 (19%)
  7. 20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have engine problems?
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,900 miles.
Which Dodge Nitro year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Dodge Nitro has the most engine complaints (69), compared with 69 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Nitro is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.