2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Problems
- Complaints
- 236filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,615miles, 190 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 most often report fuel spilling out of the filler neck during refueling, and a range of electrical problems — from doors that will not lock or unlock to sudden shutdowns and a driver's door switch that burned. Most complaints in the sample were filed between roughly 7,000 and 130,000 miles, with the fuel-spill reports concentrated in the 25,000–75,000 mile range and electrical reports spread more widely.
- Fuel system
Fuel spills from filler neck when refueling
- 62 complaints (26%)
- median 47,000 mi at 4.5 yrs old (49 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2009–2019
Owners describe gasoline spilling or spraying out of the filler neck when the pump shuts off, often every fill-up regardless of the station or the fill speed. Several say a half-gallon or more escapes onto the vehicle, the ground and the person fueling. Dealers, according to complaints, pointed to a stuck check or rollover valve in the tank and in some cases replaced the tank or valve; others were told no repair was covered or were offered no assistance. Usually reported between about 25,000 and 75,000 miles, and described as happening on every refueling.
What to check: Fill the tank during a test drive and watch the filler neck as the nozzle clicks off. Ask the seller whether the fuel tank or check valve has been replaced, and keep the receipt if it has.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“2007 Dodge nitro gas tank overflows everytime tank is filled. When fuel pump clicks off several seconds later 1/2 gallon to 1 gallon of fuel spills all over the back of the car and ground. Causing a fire hazard. From my understanding it is a check valve in the fuel tank that Dodge will not cover. My nitro is out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10383450, filed 2011-02, 50,000 miles“Everytime I fill up my 07 Dodge nitro the gas over flows out of the filler neck. I have been to several different gas stations and every one I go to this still happens. I even tried filling slower and it still occurred. This is getting very frustrating because I usually end up full of gasoline when it comes out. It also could be a fire or explosion hazard it the right circumstances occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10507527, filed 2013-04, 70,000 miles - Electrical system
Electrical shutdown or stall while driving
- 72 complaints (31%)
- median 31,000 mi at 4.0 yrs old (57 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2007–2019
Owners describe the engine and dashboard shutting off, or all dash lights and accessories dropping out for a second or two and then coming back on. Some report the vehicle stalling at speed or at low speed, losing power steering and having to restart it. Complaints mention dealers replacing the control module or being unable to reproduce the problem. Appears across a wide mileage range, from a few hundred miles on new vehicles to past 80,000 miles.
What to check: Ask for any service records involving the control module, battery and charging system, and check that the battery and grounds are in good condition.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Over the last month I have experienced several problems with my Dodge nitro slt. The most serious was it shutting off while driving down the interstate. Two less serious issues was the driver's window often stalling and a tsm alert sounds. I have had it in the dealership twice and I still have problems with the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10187315, filed 2007-04, 11,500 miles“While driving at 35mph headlights, dash, radio all died for 1 or 2 seconds. Everything came back on and dash when through its start up cycle like when you 1st start up and all the dash lights come on. After that everything was normal. It was 11:45pm 29 deg outside and I had just went through a carwash. This is the 2nd time this happened, the 1st time was about 3 months ago and I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.”
NHTSA complaint #10213767, filed 2008-01, 9,400 miles - Electrical system
Doors will not lock or unlock (power lock failure)
- 31 complaints (13%)
- median 89,750 mi at 7.5 yrs old (26 state mileage)
- 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2007–2019
Complaints describe the power door locks and key fob failing to unlock the doors, sometimes intermittently at first and then permanently. Owners say they must unlock the driver's door with the key and reach across to lift the other knobs manually, and the rear hatch can become impossible to open. Several report being told the totally integrated power module (TIPM) needs replacement, and some say the part was unavailable. Reported from about 55,000 miles upward, including several past 100,000 miles.
What to check: Cycle the locks repeatedly with the fob and the door buttons during the test drive, including the hatch, and ask whether the power module or door lock actuators have been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Drivers door master automatic locks switch caught fire, there were no injuries to people. Burned the door well, removed the switch afterwards and it still arcs when placed into the vehicle again. Dodge notified and tech checked vehicle and filed a report on or about 4/19/2012. Now having issues with Dodge issuing a check to repair the damage to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10457921, filed 2012-05, 125,000 miles“Door locks became inoperable from door panels and key fob. Power locks could no longer be used from either. Was told it was an issue with the tipm, would have to be fixed with dealership. In reading complaints here, as well as many forums online it seems to be a very common issue. Recommend a recall. Sounds as though this is not an isolated incident and should be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10561701, filed 2014-01, 77,780 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission shudder, slipping and loss of power
- 10 complaints (4%)
- median 5,500 mi at 0.8 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
- filed 2007–2013
Owners report the transmission shuddering, chugging or slipping between gears, and in some cases the vehicle losing power and refusing to go above a low speed. Complaints describe the dealer replacing the torque converter or finding the transmission speed sensor failed, and one owner reported debris in the fluid from a failing converter. Reported from a few thousand miles up to around 125,000 miles.
What to check: Test drive through all gears, including a steady-speed cruise, and ask whether the transmission fluid has been changed and whether the speed sensor or torque converter has been serviced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have had a continuous problems with stalling, transmission, and braking with my new vehicle! The dealer did the recalls the reprogramming for all compontents and even replaced a kinked fuel line and they did not document that they replaced it, they told me that it wasn't available from Dodge so they said they pulled it off one on the lot! The transmission slips, chugs, chatters, shudders,everything that a transmission is not susposto do! …”
NHTSA complaint #10205047, filed 2007-10, 6,700 miles“A month ago started hearing a high pitch whistling sound. Got louder as I accelerated, now a constant sound. Driving at 2,000 RPM it wouldn't shift into 2nd gear. Went into limp mode took to transmission shop said that torque converter was falling apart and debris got into the fluid and up into pump and.transmission. Told I need a new transmission. 7yr old vehicle needing a transmission? Had chevy's that lasted well over 210,000 mi. Filling gas tank waiting for automatic shut off. Never happened. Gasoline spewed out onto ground and me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504328, filed 2013-03, 125,000 miles
Buying note. Check that the fuel tank and check valve have been replaced or budget for it, and confirm the power locks, hatch release and all door handles work. A pre-purchase inspection that reads stored transmission and body-control codes is worthwhile on this model year.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 236 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4. 190 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,615 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system76 32%
- Fuel system73 31%
- Body and structure29 12%
- Transmission and drivetrain19 8.1%
- Brakes18 7.6%
- Engine cooling12 5.1%
- Latches, locks and linkages12 5.1%
- Air bags10 4.2%
- Engine10 4.2%
Also reported: Tires (7), Vehicle speed control (7), Equipment (5), Exterior lighting (5), Other or unknown (5), Electronic stability control (4), Steering (4), Wheels (4), Suspension (3), Seat belts (1), Seats (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My car lost all power. It would not start or roll up the windows but at times it would blow the horn and windshield wipers would turn on but car would not start. This was after I drove it home and turned it off. Also the windshield wipers will stop working while driving it. I took it to the dealership who charged me $1200 to replace my tipm.”
NHTSA complaint #10873144, filed 2016-06, 16,000 milesFuel system: “Fuel tank overflows every time that we fill the tank. When the gas is filled, the nozzle is fully inserted in the tank and will not automatically shut-off spilling gas everywhere until I manually stop the nozzle.”
NHTSA complaint #11233055, filed 2019-07, 115,000 milesBody and structure: “Went to get out of the car and the driver side door handle just popped. Completely broken, had to turn the car back on roll down the window open the door roll the window back up then turn off the vehicle just to get out. I have had to do this for the past week. I did nothing out of the normal and should not have to pay over $300 for a replacement door handle per dealership quote.”
NHTSA complaint #10542786, filed 2013-09, 93,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle has a new transmissio now.fuel backfires out the tank everytime I go to fill up the tank.then,my insurance gave me a recall list to have it taken in.took it to the Dodge dealership numerous of times and same problem occurs and they say in they're database its not showing anything on my VIN number.air bag light goes on and off allday.car beats and airbag light blinks on and off and is very annoying.A/C compressor is now out and working on getting it replaced but other than that everything is going perfect.”
NHTSA complaint #10885594, filed 2016-07, 115,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
47% of the 190 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 83,430 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10248509Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Electrical system. Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Other model years of the Dodge Nitro 4X4
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 68,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 236 | 50,615 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Dodge Nitro 4X4 model years
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4?
Owners of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 most often report fuel spilling out of the filler neck during refueling, and a range of electrical problems — from doors that will not lock or unlock to sudden shutdowns and a driver's door switch that burned. The issues reported most often: Fuel spills from filler neck when refueling; Electrical shutdown or stall while driving; Doors will not lock or unlock (power lock failure).
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 have?
NHTSA recorded 236 consumer complaints for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 76 complaints (32% of the total), followed by fuel system with 73.
Has the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 reported?
Among the 190 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,615 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 83,430 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.