2007 Dodge Nitro Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 7%of 494 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 7% of the 494 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at night, with my headlights on, my dash began to flicker and so did my interior lights. My engine also started to studded as I was accelerating. Finally I went to roll my rear passenger window down for my son and the door started smoking and caught fire! I pulled over on a city street to let the fire die down.”
NHTSA complaint #11253315, filed 2019-09, 132,461 miles“My vehicle will randomly stall when driving. I had contacted dealer a few years ago about this and they stated the recall for electrical was fixed before I purchased vehicle but I am still having this issue. Some times it will stall when stopped at a light other times while driving which is very scary .”
NHTSA complaint #11350472, filed 2020-08, 177,000 miles“Driving my 2007 Dodge Nitro on a secondary road twice and also on the highway doing 75 I had a loss of power, put my pedal to the floor and nothing. This was a recall back in 2007 but of course my VIN# was not included and it expired. How can you determine which vehicle and when it will be affected when you send out a recall? I bought the vehicle second hand and do not know what the previous owner did or did not have done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11241829, filed 2019-08, 122,700 miles“I own a 2007 Dodge Nitro. I recall was sent out for these vehicles but my vehicle wasn't included. My car is displaying stalled engine defects. The tipm is faulty. Many consumers are having the same complaints and chrysler should be held accountable. The part for the vehicle is on back order. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10760564, filed 2015-08, 100,000 miles“No more than 200 ft from my driveway my 2007 Dodge Nitro horn just went off by itself for 15-20 minutes unable to go in gear or turn off truck after removing the battery cables it still ran on its own with no battery cables connected or key in ignition. Not will not crank at all or turn on but all lights, radio, and windows work. Happened chrismas day and now without transportation for me and my wife as it gets colder everyday. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816604, filed 2015-12, 90,224 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 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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