2007 Dodge Nitro Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 494 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 1% of the 494 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“Replaced my brakes and rotors and had them bled. Ever since, the brake goes down close to the floor to take effect. Also makes a popping noise in the middle lower console when the brake is applied. Safety issue for sure. On the suspension, every time I hit a bump or uneven surface it makes a lot of noise underneath the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11290484, filed 2019-12, 160,000 miles“After having a vibration in the under carriage of my Dodge Nitro; I then carried it to a Dodge dealership and was told that it needed an induction service. I being totally displeased with the recommendation; I decided to seek some assistance at a local garage and an investigation was done of the vehicle. As a result of the mechanic doing a few test and driving the vehicle; it was said that the vehicle had a chattering feeling coming from the drive train {automatic transmission}. The mechanic also did a google search to find that a lot of other vehicles are having the same problem!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10436163, filed 2011-11, 84,000 miles“I was driving down the rd and all of the sudden my truck jumps into 2nd gear and looses all power to speed up and it seems like I'm in neutral my relay box is messing up everything electrical now it shuts off at stop signs and If it keeps doing all this I'll have to replace transmission. I've already replace tipm 2 times”
NHTSA complaint #11446945, filed 2022-01“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed against a total of four vehicles. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, she realized that the bolt joint and tie rod was fractured and had caused the wheel to detach from the vehicle. A police report was not filed and two drivers of other vehicles were injured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10458325, filed 2012-05, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023393Oct 4, 2007Slight play in steering/stiff/choppy/bumpy ride.
Suspension: 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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