2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,430miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4, 5% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,430 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“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“2007 Dodge nitro - 83,000 miles - drivers side interior door handle broke unexpectedly during normal use. This made exiting the vehicle slow and difficult in the event of an emergency. You had to climb over to the passenger side or roll down the window unlock the door and operate the outside door handle.”
NHTSA complaint #10394216, filed 2011-04, 83,430 miles“Inside drivers door handle broke. Had to roll window down to exit vehicle. Discovered the part was 100% plastic. Would have been a safety concern in an emergency evacuation. I repaired by adding a metal clasp to the plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #10336262, filed 2010-06, 30,251 miles“Power door locks inoperable. First happened a week or so after purchasing used. Went out on a friday night but worked again before I could get into shop on monday. Worked fine for two months until yesterday when it happened again. Cannot lock or unlock via key fob or door button. Must unlock driver door with key and manually lift door knob on all other locks. Rear door locks are extremely difficult to reach to unlock from the front seat as the locks are towards the rear of the door. Hatch is completely un-accessible as there is no way to unlock it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554751, filed 2013-12, 94,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4
76 complaintsFuel system
73 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsTires
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4X4
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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