2007 Dodge Nitro Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2007 Dodge Nitro has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 494 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 11 fires, 22 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (133 reports).

7Recalls
494Owner complaints
16Crashes reported
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2007 Dodge Nitro recalls

Loose Steering Wheel Emblem Can Become Projectile in Airbag Crash

Recall 20V396Jul 7, 2020925,239 vehicles affected

Some steering wheels may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center.

Air Bags; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft; Structure

Recall 13V121Apr 3, 201362,578 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Recall 09V438Nov 6, 200982,079 vehicles affected

Parking Brake

Recall 08V525Oct 8, 20083,663 vehicles affected

Electrical System

Recall 07V291Jul 3, 200780,894 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 Dodge Nitro problems

Problem areas named in the 494 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System133
Fuel System, Gasoline84
Fuel/Propulsion System57
Power Train55
Structure53
Air Bags41
Unknown Or Other36
Engine36
Latches/Locks/Linkages21
Visibility/Wiper21

What owners report

2025-11-06, Electrical System
The day after I bought this vehicle it had to go directly back because of the catalytic converter. I was told they replaced it but did not show me the proof nor did they give me a valid warranty card. There is something wrong with the electrical system everything flickers and it just sounds really bad. The driver side passenger side window broke because it's made of plastic. The front both passenger and driver side door handles broke off. I had to Jerry rig it. And the reason I think this would be dangerous is if we were to need to get out of the car we would not be able to in case of an emergency. I've looked under the items that were recalled on this vehicle. But I get a notification tha
2025-05-19, Power Train
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000 (POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE). The contact stated that while stopped, the sound of an explosion was heard, and the side air bags deployed. The contact believed the vehicle had been struck by another vehicle. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and had issues with his hearing. The contact stated that medical attention was not required. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the underbody shield was striking the drive shaft while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer adv
2025-05-09, Visibility/Wiper
Our heater core has gone out twice now, preventing us from properly being able to defrost our windows /windshield in winter and remove moisture during cooler days. It creates a substantial risk by reducing, or in some cases, completely removing visibility
2025-05-05, Unknown Or Other
Ever since I bought this vehicle, I have been having issues with it registering the key, which keeps causing an automatic security alert system to shut down my vehicle the moment I start it. I've already replaced the battery to my car. I've already had locksmiths examined the issue and nobody can seem to find the problem. The issue with the car is definitely a security issue. The car shuts down automatically and goes into theft mode which prevents me from driving my vehicle. That could be a result to a software malfunction or something but it doesn't register the keys which originally sets off the security warning. Whenever the car does register the key it drives and operates just fi
2025-04-25, Electrical System
This 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4x4 electrically stalled and died at 65mph on the [XXX] . This is the 3rd time it has stalled out electrically. The vehicle was inspected and told bad TIMP. Told the G25 RECALL should be placed on this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2007 Dodge Nitro questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro: Loose Steering Wheel Emblem Can Become Projectile in Airbag Crash; Air Bags; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft; Structure; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Parking Brake; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro?

Based on 494 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (133), Fuel System, Gasoline (84), Fuel/Propulsion System (57).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Dodge Nitro has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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