Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Dodge Nitro
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Dodge Nitro has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 494 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V396000 Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V121000 Drive Shaft Failure may cause Airbag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V438000 WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V525000 PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V434000 ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V291000 TIPM/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V493000 ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 133 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 82 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 57 complaints
- Power Train 54 complaints
- Structure 53 complaints
- Air Bags 41 complaints
Of the 494 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 494 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Dodge Nitro shows notable issues with the electrical system, fuel system, and frequent complaints about the drivetrain and brakes. The abundance of safety-relevant recalls, such as those affecting airbags and brakes, signal potential reliability and safety concerns over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$750 | common |
| driveshaft | 70,000–110,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| ABS control module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Inspect and replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed braking uphill
- Engine stalling due to TIPM
- Driveshaft vibrations or noises
- Wiper system inoperative in delay mode
- ABS issues during braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Dodge Nitro at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.