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2007 Dodge Nitro recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 825
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2020

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Apr 3, 2013	13V121000 06V341000
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	Sep 14, 2007	07V434000 06V493000
Air bags	1	Jul 7, 2020	20V396000
Visibility	1	Nov 6, 2009	09V438000
Parking brake	1	Oct 8, 2008	08V525000
Electrical system	1	Jul 3, 2007	07V291000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2020Latest campaign


Jul 7, 202020V396000	Air bags: frontal driver side Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V396000 What's wrong 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. Risk Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. 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. Filed under Nitro Campaign NHTSA 20V396000 · Jul 7, 2020
Apr 3, 201313V121000	Power train: driveline driveshaft 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V121000 What's wrong 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. 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. 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. Filed under Nitro Campaign NHTSA 13V121000 · Apr 3, 2013
Nov 6, 200909V438000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V438000 What's wrong 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. Risk INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. 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. Filed under Nitro Campaign NHTSA 09V438000 · Nov 6, 2009
Oct 8, 200808V525000	Parking brake THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V525000 What's wrong 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. Risk THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. 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. Filed under Nitro Campaign NHTSA 08V525000 · Oct 8, 2008
Sep 14, 200707V434000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V434000 What's wrong 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. Risk THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. 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. Filed under Nitro Campaign NHTSA 07V434000 · Sep 14, 2007
Jul 3, 200707V291000	Electrical system THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V291000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO STALL UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. Risk THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TIPM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Filed under Nitro Campaign NHTSA 07V291000 · Jul 3, 2007

Merged from NHTSA model names: Nitro, Nitro 4x2. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component825

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

825Complaints filed

24Involving a crash

17Involving a fire

30Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	246	30	4	10	2
Fuel system	148	18	0	0	1
Gasoline	146	18	0	0	1
Power train	94	11	0	5	9
Structure	89	11	1	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	82	10	0	0	0
Air bags	61	7	10	2	20
Engine	52	6	1	3	2
Unknown or other	44	5	0	0	2
Engine and engine cooling	39	5	1	1	0
Service brakes	38	5	4	0	3
Latches/locks/linkages	35	4	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	34	4	0	0	0
Steering	28	3	2	0	2
Vehicle speed control	25	3	5	0	4

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

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.”
Filed 11/06/2025 · ODI 11697909
Power train
“The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000 (POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE).”
Filed 05/19/2025 · ODI 11661958
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.”
Filed 05/09/2025 · ODI 11659965

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2007 Dodge Nitro recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Nitro. The most recent, 20V396000 (reported July 7, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2007 Dodge Nitro recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), air bags (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Dodge Nitro?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 246 complaints out of 825 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 17 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Dodge Nitro?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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Recall summary by component8

Safety recalls8

Air bags: frontal driver side

Power train: driveline driveshaft

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Parking brake

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

Electrical system