2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,685miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2, 7% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,685 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Breaks have gone out twice now and I have been told its because of me running with my emergency brake on. Not true and I have had to replace all breaking system. Cruise control does not work while on hwy took it to dealership 3 times and they said it works. I have had electrical issues with window motors and wipers along with cruise control”
NHTSA complaint #10852775, filed 2016-03, 161,000 miles“When backing up vehicle hesitates . When speeding up on the highway vehicle bumps like transmission is coming out of case like it is pushing car forward. When stopping at high speeds vehicle steering wheel shakes and car squeals coming from left front brakes. While driving down the road vehicle pulls to the right. When at a stop light rpms go all the way down like vehicle is ready to stall.”
NHTSA complaint #10680760, filed 2015-02, 66,685 miles“Emergency brake fails. When it first began is was not often, but became more frequent. Upon parking (anywhere) and engaging the brake it doesn't keep the vehicle from moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11072767, filed 2018-02, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge NITRO 4X2. The contact received recall notice # 06v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact has been on a waiting list for the part since june of 2007. The current mileage is 4,000 and failure mileage was 3,746.”
NHTSA complaint #10195986, filed 2007-07, 3,746 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge NITRO 4X2. The contact has received his second recall notice since purchasing the vehicle. The first notice was in regards to the electronic module that can cause the vehicle to crash without warning. The second notice is in regards to the ABS locking up and stopping the vehicle without warning. The notice advised the contact to call NHTSA. The current and failure mileages were 14,413.”
NHTSA complaint #10196890, filed 2007-07, 14,413 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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