Model year record

2007 Dodge Nitro

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 690 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V396000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 925,239
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-07-07
Owners notified: 2021-02-11

Defect description

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 projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Safety risk

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V121000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 62,578
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-04-03
Owners notified: 2013-06-27

Defect description

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 potentially causing the drive shaft to break.

Safety risk

If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V438000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected: 82,079
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-11-06
Owners notified: 2010-02-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-835-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V525000

Parking brake

Component: Parking brake
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected: 3,663
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-10-08
Owners notified: 2008-10-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V434000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 296,550
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-09-14
Owners notified: 2007-10-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V291000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 80,894
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-07-03
Owners notified: 2007-07-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V493000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 50,665
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-12-29
Owners notified: 2007-02-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	133	98,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	79	40,136 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	57	70,000 mi
Power train	45	78,000 mi
Air bags	42	111,567 mi
Unknown or other	38	99,000 mi
Engine	36	76,000 mi
Structure: body: door	26	80,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	23	110,000 mi
Structure: body	20	79,428 mi
Steering	19	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	15	9,400 mi
Vehicle speed control	15	84,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	14	79,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	12	103,400 mi
Exterior lighting	10	87,107 mi
Service brakes	10	113,000 mi
Parking brake	9	6,234 mi
Structure	9	78,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	7	5,546 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	102,800 mi
Visibility	5	30,000 mi
Seat belts	4	70,000 mi
Suspension	4	130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	39,000 mi
Seats	3	100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	49,226 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	3	94,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	38,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	7,000 mi
Equipment	2	35,352 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	100 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	2	55,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	2	6,470 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	19,900 mi
Child seat	1	—
Electrical system: horn	1	144,672 mi
Electrical system: software	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	63,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	57,500 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	5,495 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	100,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	1	171,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	33,000 mi
Lane departure: assist	1	171,000 mi
Lane departure: warning	1	171,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	7,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	48,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	70,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	5,495 mi
Seat belts: front	1	39,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	7,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	1	33,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	70,000 mi
Tires	1	46,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	35,352 mi
Tires: valve	1	27,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	267 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	1,600 mi

The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.