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2007 Dodge Nitro Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
4%of 494 total for the year
Median mileage
23,700miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 4% of the 494 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My electronics control module warning light came on I pulled over and then took it straight to the nearest Dodge dealership. They called me tues next day and said that my engine had hydro locked.”

NHTSA complaint #10445142, filed 2012-01, 75,000 miles

“With only 4,500 miles on my 2007 Dodge Nitro, the entire engine stalled, died, while I was driving to work, going about 45 miles per hour. Power loss was complete, no radio, no engine, all lights on the instrument panel came on. The outage lasted about , I guess 30 secs to 1 minute, then the engine came back on as did the radio. I was in heavy traffic, on the inside lane and had it not restarted, I was in a wreck for sure as a big truck was behind me, another car next to me in the outside lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #10188496, filed 2007-04, 4,619 miles

“I am writing to you to express my concerns and also complaints regarding daytona Dodge. My husband and I purchased a 2007 Dodge Nitro on july 7, 2008. We brought it back the very next day, because it wasn't running correctly, and also a check engine light was on. Between july 8th and january 1, 2009, that vehicle has been in the service department of daytona Dodge 11 or 12 times. They have had to drop the transmission on this vehicle 3 times; they brought in a corporate representative from Dodge over in orlando. He test drove the vehicle with us, and did identify that there was a problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10259215, filed 2009-02, 5,495 miles

“I have a 2007 Dodge Nitro that I purchased in 2007. Within a few months of owning I took it too the dealer to have the below recall item fixed. I have had problems recently (3 to be exact) when driving down the road at 50-60mph the engine will shut off and all the lights on the instrument panel will come on. Once the engine stalls I am unable to steer or brake. I have notice on the web that there are several other 2007 Dodge Nitro owners experiencing the same issue. Please let me know what action I can take in this matter with chrysler Dodge. I have yet another service appt set with my dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10285071, filed 2009-09, 38,000 miles

“Used the key fob to lock the car, walked out about 10 minutes later to find the cooling fan running on the car even though the car had not moved. Unlocked the car the fan stopped running but he battery was dead. Charged the battery and all was fine till trying to leave for work on monday morning when battery was dead again after using the key fob to lock the car. No longer using the key fob until we can find out what is going on.”

NHTSA complaint #10438560, filed 2011-12, 65,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201111%
201023%
200892%
2007184%

Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Nitro

Fuel system
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 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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