10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,595 miles

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problem #38

Jan 012019

Nitro

  • miles
The wiper relays went out recently and somehow caused the door locks to beep and go crazy then die completely. And a few weeks ago the brake came undone somehow and fell into the wheel well, ripping the inside of the rim open causing a blow out while my wife, 2 year old and I were on the freeway. And now after taking it to 2 different dodge dealerships, the problems are not fixed, there is more warning lights on than I've ever seen. And so far both places have told me they fixed an emblem on the steering wheel, and that the other recalls aren't applicable because of being a 2007 and the recalls are for the 2008. Even though my nitro is obviously having the same if not worse problems. All the way down to the emergency brake not working, we love our nitro and dodge as a company and would please like some kind of help with this situation. Our vehicle is our only source of transportation and it is not safe for us to be driving, especially in the winter conditions we just got hit with here. Thank you for your help to whom this may concern. Here are some pictures of what happened with the brakes, thank the lord we were getting off the freeway when the brakes gave way, if we had been on the freeway 15 seconds more, the accident would have been fatal without question.

- Albuquerque , NM, USA

problem #37

Sep 052020

Nitro

  • miles
My airbag light doesn-€™t go off after the recall fix that was recently sent out. I took my car in for the recall fix and the airbag light is still on. Is my car even safe to drive now ?

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #36

Jun 212021

Nitro

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V396000 (Air bags, Steering) The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer weeks later where they partially serviced the recall but did not have all of the parts to complete the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #35

Oct 162020

Nitro

  • 158,000 miles
I recently had a random deployment of my side airbags. I was not in a collision and had just drove over a pothole in the road. Although no serious injuries, my family and I have neck soreness and are shaken. If this would have happened spontaneously on a freeway or busy road, I am not sure I would be able to say 'no serious injuries'.

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #34

Sep 012020

Nitro

  • 176,605 miles
Air bag on key ingredients lights on the dashboard keep come on and I got a letter said my truck on recalled

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #33

Nov 132019

Nitro

  • 198,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated as the contact sat in the seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The dealer jts Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (4838 sunset blvd, lexington, SC 29072) was contacted and informed the contact of the cost to repair the vehicle. The VIN was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

- Leesville, SC, USA

problem #32

Aug 202020

Nitro

  • miles
Got a recall for airbag emblem and holder driver side.can turn into shrapnel due to defect. Contacted dealership and the said fca will not even begin to repair issue until after Dec. 01 2020, 5 months from now!sounds super dangerous. Please help!!!get them to fix sooner.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

problem #31

Feb 242020

Nitro

  • 168,420 miles
I got out the gym and got into the car and put it into reverse and the airbags deployed I was in a parking lot.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #30

Jul 152015

Nitro 6-cyl

  • 26,000 miles
Takata air bag. There was a recall on these air bags, my 2007 Dodge Nitro air bags was never replaced I called the dealer don davis in arlington Texas, at that time the replacement takata air bags were out of stock, I was advise that when the air bags arrive I would be contacted I never got the call on stock takata air bags and it slipped my mind to do follow up to get replacement air bag. Now my air bag indicate light is on and a friend reminded my I never got the replacement from the recall that would have repaired that. I have my great grandson that ( 4 ) years old with me in 2007 Dodge Nitro daily picking up from day care. How can I get the repair on recall notice done. Contact me [xxx] or text me [xxx]. mileage is 140,000. Takata air bags Dodge Nitro 2007, I purchased this 2007 Dodge March of 2008. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #29

Jul 152015

Nitro 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata air bag, there was a recall never replaced. I called the dealer don davis in arlington tx, they were out of stock and would advise me when replacement are rec'd.I never got a call back and it slipped my mind. Now the airbag indicate light is on and a friend reminded it that a recall should have repairs that. I have my great grandson in my 2007 Dodge Nitro. How can I get the repair done on the recall notice. Contact me [xxx] on text me [xxx]. I mileage 140,000. Recall takata air bags Dodge Nitro 2007. I purchased this 2007 Dodge March of 2008. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #28

Nov 132019

Nitro

  • 118,000 miles
My airbag light came on a week ago and wont go off. Very nerve wracking. If I fill gas tank gas comes back out of tank all over me and truck. Key fob stopped working setting off engine immobilizer costing me $207 for a new key because the one that came with truck could not be just reprogrammed. I love my truck, but it is becoming one thing after the other and as a single disabled mom of an 8 year old, I cant afford this money pit. Especially with what my loan costs me every month. I seriously thing Chrysler should take some responsibility for problems in their vehicles especially since I see a lot of people have complained about the same issues. I can say I will never buy another Chrysler product again. We little people pay more than enough for these vehicles, to just have to turn around and invest thousands more. I would not complain if it was just mine, but when you look and see all the other people that have complained about the same issues, then its time to complain because it is obviously not just mine and not just because its an older vehicle which I had thought til I saw the other complaints!!!!!!!!!!

- Vernon, CT, USA

problem #27

Jul 032019

Nitro

  • 173,024 miles
My passenger air bag light came on and want go off when I started my vehicle. Sure I be worry?

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #26

Apr 172019

Nitro

  • miles
In the past two years I've had to disconnect battery several times because wipers would continuously turn on and lights on and not shut off. Air conditioner stopped working out of no where after it had been professionally refilled just a year ago. Since I purchase the vehicle from a used car dealer 3 years ago, the power train feels like it pulls on take off also makes an airplane like noise and after picking up certain speed it then drives normal. Once in a while on acceleration it feels like it loose speed or stalls. Engine light went on with code P0507 which can be any issue pertaining to higher fuel pressure. I just replaced battery last month and decided to put a more powerful one to see if maybe issues would resolved but it did not help. About 2 days ago I got the air bag light turn on. When I purchase vehicle there was a recall for the drive shaft heat shield. I took vehicle to dealer to resolve recall and at the same time I mentioned concerning how the vehicle felt and the hissing sound like an airplane taking off when first accelerating. Dodge dealer advised stated that there was a computer (PCM) update that includes some of the issues mentioned but I would have to pay. I found it funny that I would have to pay for something that they claim resolves known issues but I went ahead and paid for it specifically since in the state of Florida there is no lemon law when purchasing a used vehicle is purchased as is and I'll go ahead and to mentioned the loan which did not allow me to bargain because they claim to have to used book value. Too bad for Dodge not taking responsibility because the car has good power when its in working condition and it is a good looking car plus roomy for a small SUV; however, a dealer that does not take responsibility for there fault is one to stay away from.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #25

Apr 102017

Nitro

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated extremely hard while attempting to drive out of a parking space. The vehicle was pushed out of the space by bystanders. The contact had the vehicle towed to san antonio Dodge Chrysler (11910 I-35 frontage rd, san antonio, tx 78233, (210) 239-1808), but they did not assist. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V121000 (power train, air bags, structure); however, the dealer stated that the vehicle had no recalls. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #24

Apr 152019

Nitro

  • 165,000 miles
I have already put in problem to this web site but no answers so far, I have a 2007 Dodge Nitro slt that the air bag strips are hanging out behind my steering wheel and now my horn does not blow, my speed control is not working, and the white strip is interfering with my steering could you please have my car recalled for takata air bag it was on a city street while making a turn.

- Wewahitchka, FL, USA

problem #23

Apr 172019

Nitro

  • 165,000 miles
White plastic strip to airbag coming out from behind steering, takata recall white strip coming out behind steering, speed control not working, horn will not blow, strip is getting longer and is hard to turn steering wheel, on city street and highway

- Wewahitchka, FL, USA

problem #22

Apr 032009

Nitro

  • 25,000 miles
Driving are parked the horn will sound and lights flash. Parked with engine off windshield wipers, and fluid will turn on, and radio will come on. Windows and locks don't work all the time. A new battery will last two days before it won't start. Check engine light stays on even after I had new heads put on. Airbag light stays on.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #21

Jun 012018

Nitro

  • 83,000 miles
The light w/ the airbag and seat belt sign on dashboard are on for the last several months. It worries me because my teenage twin daughters drive this car. Secondly, we had work on the car done less than a year to fix shifting cables or something to that affect, to where dealership had to take the complete dash out and ever since the light has been on. Not to mention the rattling that goes with it. We do not feel safe driving this car because I am trying to prevent from something actually happening whether we are stationary or driving. It also makes a dinging sound when light comes on.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #20

Oct 112017

Nitro

  • miles
My airbag sensor will not stop chimming. It worries me because I'm uncertain if it will eject while just driving. That cause an accident oppose to being safe.

- Fort Benning, GA, USA

problem #19

Nov 212017

Nitro

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While driving 10 mph, there was an abnormal popping noise and the driveshaft emerged through the floor and struck the air bags. The frontal and driver side air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the face. The passenger also sustained injuries to the face and had loss of vision. Medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to clear lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge (15711 gulf freeway, webster, tx 77598), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and a Chrysler engineer deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was then towed to ron carter Chrysler Jeep Dodge (3005 fm 528 rd, alvin, tx 77511) where it was diagnosed that the seat belts, air bags, drive shaft, air bag module, and a hole in the floor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Dickerson, TX, USA

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