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2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,770 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 06V341000 2006-09-07 4,770 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Consequence

IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
35
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
12
1fires2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
AIR BAGS
6
2injuries
ENGINE
6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
STEERING
5
SERVICE BRAKES
4
Total complaints143

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle slowed down and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to ray laethem chrysler dodge jeep ram (18001 mack ave, detroit, mi 48224, [REDACTED]), but was not diagnosed due to the cost. The vehicle was…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-01-07

“I have owned the car since 2012 and have no major issues until now. My rear b.c. Ack passengers window malfunctioned out of nowhere and I treat my truck with the most car. I maintain it, service it, garage kept, and it only has 90000 miles as of last year when I was forced to drive it.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-10-12

“The driver side break light and reverse light has had to be replaced too frequently. Now the gear shift - diag code u0103 seems to cause the loss of communication of the gear position. That only allows the vehicle to only travel about 20mph and approx 3000 rpm , which can be very dangerous if…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-09-16

“The driver side break light and reverse light has had to be replaced too frequently. Now the gear shift - diag code u0103 seems to cause the loss of communication of the gear position. That only allows the vehicle to only travel about 20mph and approx 3000 rpm , which can be very dangerous if…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2018-09-16

“2007 4x2 dodge nitro recall. The airbag light stays on. It just appeared out of nowhere about a week ago”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-08-20

“Emergency brake fails. When it first began is was not often, but became more frequent. Upon parking (anywhere) and engaging the brake it doesn't keep the vehicle from moving.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-02-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving 35 mph, all four wheels locked up and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the driver side, passenger side, rear driver side, and rear passenger side air bags deployed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-09-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x2. While driving 35 mph, all four wheels locked up and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the driver side, passenger side, rear driver side, and rear passenger side air bags deployed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was…”

WHEELS · reported 2017-09-19

Defect investigations

Investigation DP14004 Opened 2014-09-25 · closed 2015-07-24

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the…

Investigation PE07027 Opened 2007-05-29 · closed 2007-08-02

ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS

ON JULY 3, 2007, DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA DESCRIBING A DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING IN APPROXIMATELY 80,894 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 JEEP WRANGLER AND DODGE NITRO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2006 AND JANUARY 22, 2007 (NHTSA…

Investigation PE07027 Opened 2007-05-29 · closed 2007-08-02

ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS

ON JULY 3, 2007, DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA DESCRIBING A DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING IN APPROXIMATELY 80,894 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 JEEP WRANGLER AND DODGE NITRO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2006 AND JANUARY 22, 2007 (NHTSA…

Investigation PE07027 Opened 2007-05-29 · closed 2007-08-02

ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS

ON JULY 3, 2007, DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA DESCRIBING A DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING IN APPROXIMATELY 80,894 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 JEEP WRANGLER AND DODGE NITRO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2006 AND JANUARY 22, 2007 (NHTSA…

Investigation PE07027 Opened 2007-05-29 · closed 2007-08-02

ENGINE STALLING & ELECTRIC POWER LOSS

ON JULY 3, 2007, DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA DESCRIBING A DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING IN APPROXIMATELY 80,894 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 JEEP WRANGLER AND DODGE NITRO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2006 AND JANUARY 22, 2007 (NHTSA…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Dodge Nitro 4x2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.