2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2
143 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| ENGINE | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
Recalls (1)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL
Recent Complaints
WE WERE DRIVING LIKE EVERY MORNING TO OUR WORK AND WHEN WE TRY TO PASS THE INTERSECTION WE HAVE TO STOP ON A YIELD SIGN TO LET THE OTHER TRAFFIC PASS. WHEN I TRY TO HIT THE ACCELERATE ALL THE LATERAL AIR BAGS EXPLODED WITHOUT REASON AND THE1ST THING WE THOUGHT WAS THAT SOMEONE HIT US. I TRY TO MOVE THE CAR AND THE CAR WASN'T RUNNING AT ALL ALSO I CANNOT STOP IT SO I HAVE TO TURN IN OFF. WE GO OUT OF THE CAR TO SEE IF WE GOT HIT BUT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING SO WE TRY TO SEE UNDER THE CAR AND
Mileage: 2,350,000
WE WERE DRIVING LIKE EVERY MORNING TO OUR WORK AND WHEN WE TRY TO PASS THE INTERSECTION WE HAVE TO STOP ON A YIELD SIGN TO LET THE OTHER TRAFFIC PASS. WHEN I TRY TO HIT THE ACCELERATE ALL THE LATERAL AIR BAGS EXPLODED WITHOUT REASON AND THE1ST THING WE THOUGHT WAS THAT SOMEONE HIT US. I TRY TO MOVE THE CAR AND THE CAR WASN'T RUNNING AT ALL ALSO I CANNOT STOP IT SO I HAVE TO TURN IN OFF. WE GO OUT OF THE CAR TO SEE IF WE GOT HIT BUT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING SO WE TRY TO SEE UNDER THE CAR AND
Mileage: 2,350,000
WE WERE DRIVING LIKE EVERY MORNING TO OUR WORK AND WHEN WE TRY TO PASS THE INTERSECTION WE HAVE TO STOP ON A YIELD SIGN TO LET THE OTHER TRAFFIC PASS. WHEN I TRY TO HIT THE ACCELERATE ALL THE LATERAL AIR BAGS EXPLODED WITHOUT REASON AND THE1ST THING WE THOUGHT WAS THAT SOMEONE HIT US. I TRY TO MOVE THE CAR AND THE CAR WASN'T RUNNING AT ALL ALSO I CANNOT STOP IT SO I HAVE TO TURN IN OFF. WE GO OUT OF THE CAR TO SEE IF WE GOT HIT BUT THE CAR DIDN'T HAVE ANYTHING SO WE TRY TO SEE UNDER THE CAR AND
Mileage: 2,350,000
OUR 2007 DODGE NITRO HAS A RECALL ON IT (N10) I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT FIXED SINCE LATE JUNE/2013 TO EARLY JULY/2013 WITH NO PREVAIL IT IS MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE AND GET WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER RECALL DEPARTMENT ASKING TO GET A LOANER UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. EVERYTIME I CALL THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAY THEY ARE STILL WAITING ON THE PARTS TO REP
Mileage: 100,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. WHILE THE CONTACT DROVE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE LEFT FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. THE DRIVERS FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER HAND, ARM, AND LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE GWINNETT COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT NUMBER IS 10-058161. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 52,000.
Mileage: 52,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X2. WHEN THE CONTACT EXITS THE VEHICLE, A PANEL LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES OF THE SEAT CATCHES AND RIPS HER CLOTHING. AS A RESULT, SHE SUSTAINED SCRATCHES ON HER LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER HAS TAKEN OVER A MONTH TO ACQUIRE THE PARTS NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE CONTACT USED PROFANITY WHEN SHE SPOKE WITH THEM, WHICH IS WHY TH
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN THE 2007 DODGE NITRO DURING A PASSENGER-SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT. MY WIFE SUSTAINED FACIAL LACERATION, NUMEROUS BROKEN RIBS, AND INTERNAL ORGAN DAMAGE. THE IMPACT POINT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND PART OF THE REAR QUARTER PANEL.*AK
HAD MY CAR INTO DEALER 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN MOTION. HAVE HAD 5 INCIDENTS OF STALLING. THE 5TH TIME WAS THE SAME THING, IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. UNABLE TO STEER AND BRAKE. I RAN OFF THE ROAD, THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE, DOWN AN IMBANKMENT INTO SOMEBODY'S BACK YARD, THE ONLY THING STOPPING MY VEHICLE WAS A LARGE CAR TRAILER. I WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED (BRUISING). IT IS MY OPINION THAT DODGE HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE HERE, THAT THEY ARE NOT ADDRESSING. THE DEAL
Mileage: 12,585