2007 Dodge Nitro structure problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2007 Dodge Nitro — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000 (POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE). The contact stated that while stopped, the sound of an explosion was heard, and the side air bags deployed. The contact believed the vehicle had been…”
filed May 19, 2025
“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000 (Power Train, Air Bags, Structure); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and…Campaign 13V121000 · Apr 3, 2013
Structure problems in other Nitro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nitro | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Nitro | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Nitro | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Nitro | 14 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Dodge Nitro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.