2007 Dodge Nitro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2007 Dodge Nitro, and owners have filed 494 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags) and steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at…
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Structure and 2 other components
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge nitro passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function ("delay" mode) may eventually affect primary wiper function, rendering the wiper system inoperable.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and add external relays and update the totally integrated power module software to control the wiper functions. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact…
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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.
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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: 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.
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.
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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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the tipm. The recall began on july 5, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: 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.
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.
494 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Dodge Nitro have filed 494 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 22 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,342 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 59 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 6, 2025 · Electrical system
“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 e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2025 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2007 Dodge Nitro (Nitro 2WD, Nitro 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 20–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.7/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Nitro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Nitro model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 7 | 494 |
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 393 |
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1 | 24 |
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 78 |
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 122 |
| 2012 Dodge Nitro | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2007 Dodge Nitro
How do I know if my 2007 Dodge Nitro has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2007 Dodge Nitro; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V493000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
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- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.