Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 72,000 miles.

Which Dodge Nitro year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2007 Dodge Nitro has the most transmission complaints (54), compared with 54 for the 2007.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Dodge Nitro?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Nitro is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2007 Dodge Nitro Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 11% of all 494 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 3 fires and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 72,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 54; 11% of 494
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 72,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2007 Dodge Nitro transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2007, latest May 19, 2025.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2007 to May 2025; peak Aug 2013 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Nitro model year

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

20050 (0%)
200754 (11%)
200826 (7%)
20091 (4%)
20105 (6%)
201116 (13%)
20120 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 72,000 miles.
Which Dodge Nitro year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2007 Dodge Nitro has the most transmission complaints (54), compared with 54 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Dodge Nitro?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Nitro is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.