2007 Dodge Nitro Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 494 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,484miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 2% of the 494 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,484 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“2007 Dodge Nitro on two occasions as I was pulling onto a highway the ESC system actived when the rear wheels spun on ice ,cutting power and leaving me part way on raod in line of oncoming traffic with no accelerator responce. Then when I had accel. Depressed full power came on.which almost caused a accident with a vehicle on other lane of road.”
NHTSA complaint #10307547, filed 2010-02, 19,500 miles“The car with lock and unlock doors by itself and flash lights on and off, causing the vehicle to be inoperable when this happens during driving and when parking. We were already told the controlmodule needs replacing but because this is not a 4x4 it is not covered in the recall. Then the brakes stop but not fully and will cause a slide backwards if not held down while in motion, on an incline, on street or ramp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10882383, filed 2016-07, 100,000 miles“While driving on asphalt and dip, slope, and curve, the vehicle wanted to stalled and looses power. Brake light for entire ride. This power lost is consistence when going over railroad track or slope and dip motions. It been like this with power and stability since it was purchase new from the dealer. I'm the owner. The suspension system is the worst, it feel like you going to roll-over when there's a dip on the roadway.”
NHTSA complaint #10662464, filed 2014-12, 44,256 miles“Vehicle rolled over and air bags did not deploy and ignition system was not woring took into dealership multiple times for ignition problems they replaced the ignition switch little less then a.year ago”
NHTSA complaint #10826130, filed 2016-02, 111,567 miles“While driving vehicle overheats, but not while stationary, multiple dash/engine/lights flash on and off. Air conditioner started blowing hot air, had serviced- battery good-reported bad alternator -- replaced $289. Fan locked up breaking belt--replaced $30. Then mod #2 tested bad-- replaced $450. This all started approx. 2 weeks ago mid july 2016, and 2007 Dodge Nitro continues to overheat, and air conditioner continues to blow hot air. A/c coolant tested fine, but not making cold air into cabin of SUV. Mostly highway driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10892707, filed 2016-08, 132,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Nitro
138 complaintsElectrical system
133 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Nitro
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.
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