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Dodge Nitro 4x2 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 99 owner complaints for the Dodge Nitro 4x2, covering model years 2007 to 2009. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (95), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 99 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2007–2009)
  • most complaints: 2007 (95 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (40 complaints)
  • latest recall 06V341000 (reported Sep 7, 2006)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (3.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (2.0%)
  • 5 complaints reporting an injury (5.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Dodge Nitro 4x2 complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 95 of 99, or 96.0%. Next come 2009 (4).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Dodge Nitro 4x2 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2007–2009Column chart of 99 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2007 with 95. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2007: 95 complaints9520072008: 0 complaints20082009: 4 complaints42009
Dodge Nitro 4x2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Dodge Nitro 4x2 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2007953150
200940100
All model years993250

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Dodge Nitro 4x2 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 40 complaints (40.4% of all 99), followed by Power Train (21) and Air Bags (10).

Components named most often in Dodge Nitro 4x2 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Dodge Nitro 4x2 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System4040.4%
Power Train2121.2%
Air Bags1010.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline1010.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling99.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System88.1%
Structure88.1%
Engine66.1%
Latches/Locks/Linkages55.1%
Steering55.1%
Service Brakes44.0%
Unknown or Other33.0%
Visibility33.0%
Equipment22.0%
Exterior Lighting22.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Dodge Nitro 4x2 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Nitro 4x2, newest first. The only campaign, 06V341000, covers model year 2007.

  • 1 recall campaign
Dodge Nitro 4x2 recall campaigns covering each model year
2007: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 06V341000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2007

    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.

    Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Dodge Nitro 4x2 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Nitro 4x2 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Dodge Nitro 4x2, covering model years 2007 to 2009. The campaign, 06V341000, was reported on September 7, 2006 and is filed under “Power train”.

Which Dodge Nitro 4x2 model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 95 of the 99 complaints in NHTSA’s file (96.0%). The next is 2009 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Dodge Nitro 4x2 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 40 complaints, or 40.4% of all 99. Power Train (21) and Air Bags (10) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Dodge Nitro 4x2?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Dodge dealer.

How many Dodge Nitro 4x2 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 99 complaints, 3 report a crash, 2 a fire, 5 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.