2007 Dodge Nitro vs 2009 Dodge Nitro
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Dodge Nitro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 494 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 50 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,485 mi | 95,717 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Nitro | Dodge Nitro |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 133 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 82 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 57 | 3 |
| Power Train | 54 | 1 |
| Structure | 53 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 4 |
| Engine | 36 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 20 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 56 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2007 Dodge Nitro
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.