2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 39%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2, 39% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“For over the last year my car has been locking and unlocking on its own . My horn had been sounding off even while im driving without me utilizing the horn and even when im at home without the alarm on. I also have had repaet issue with the headlight and taillights because the wires keep burning out .”
NHTSA complaint #10899420, filed 2016-08, 123,000 miles“Dodge nitro 2007 started honking randomly and sometimes at night car off or driving. It got to point where people came up to me to tell me if I had a problem I went to mechanic called dealer was told part is in back order.”
NHTSA complaint #10671463, filed 2015-01, 11,000 miles“Car has stalled three times while driving and one time did not restart which resulted in it being towed. The horn and driver's side lock have broken. I advised the dealership of my safety concerns regarding the stalling and also low RPM's. Car is now at dealership for 6th time and they currently do not know the problem. Car has approx. 8000 miles. First stall happened around 1000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10193136, filed 2007-06, 1,000 miles“I stopped and pulled over to move my seat andtruck shut down in the middle of the street, wipers, horn and lights going haywire for 15-20 minutes removed the battery cables truck kept running and removed the key from the ignition still kept running, I proceded to drive to a gas station for help by a mechanic and stopped in a vacant lot and the vehicle finally stopped making noise. Turned the vehicle off and tried to start it and nothing no crank over or start, so I have been stranded since christmas day on the road and now with no vehicle.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 37 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X2
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
7 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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