2007 Dodge Nitro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 11%of 494 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,428miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 11% of the 494 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,428 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was just getting back from lunch and was about to exit my vehicle when the handle broke. So I had to turn my car back on, roll my window down, open the door, roll my window back up...you get the rest. This is a huge concern for me because I have children and lord knows something serious happens and I can't get out of my car because my handle breaks!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10678368, filed 2015-01, 72,000 miles“The vehicle was parked and when I went to open the door with the handle as usual it broke in my hand. I was unable to get out of the vehicle because of this. I have researched this matter and it has happened to a large amount of people. I feel that this is a flaw it the vehicle and the design of the door handle is poorly made.”
NHTSA complaint #10480986, filed 2012-10, 80,000 miles“Drivers side door handle snapped is now just hanging. In order to exit vehicle need to roll window down , open door from outside , roll window back up , then turn vehicle off. This is a hazard......in an emergency...if power goes out while in car...I will not be able to exit vehicle.... What if my electric window stops working...then I am stuck....not safe....”
NHTSA complaint #10426576, filed 2011-09, 56,000 miles“The front left interior door handle broke as I was trying the exit the vehicle. It appears that the cable and handle separated, leaving no way for me to open the door. This is extremely alarming to me because in case of emergency, I will not be able to exit the vehicle in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #10554215, filed 2013-11, 80,000 miles“After parking, I tried to open the door and the handle snapped. I was unable to open the door and had to crawl across the front seat to get out. This seems like a huge safety issue, and from what I can tell, a lot of other Nitro owners have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10533264, filed 2013-08, 84,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V121000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008…Covers: Dodge Nitro 2007–2008, Jeep Liberty 2008
Related service bulletins
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- 10171323Jan 10, 2020This SKU is a Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the geometry of the part. There is a feature…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use 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, 2019Use 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…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10215825Apr 4, 2013Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the underbody transmission tunnel shield may partially separate from the vehicle floor pan and contact the aluminum…
- 10216269Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Nitro
138 complaintsElectrical system
133 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 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 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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