ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONER IS NOT WORKING IN THE DASH ALL THE LIGHT IS ON SAY IS NOT BUS
2007 dodge Nitro electrical problems
severe 213 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
213
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ELECTRONICALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUSE FOR THE DOOR LOCKS WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING IND…
DOOR LOCKS HAVE RANDOMLY STOPPED WORKING. THE KEY FOB AND INTERIOR BUTTONS WILL UNLOCK ALL DOORS AND TRUNK BUT RANDOMLY WILL NOT LOCK. WHEN USING THE KEY FOB, THE HORN BEEPS AND HEADLIGHTS FLASH BUT THE DOORS DO NOT ACTUALLY LOCK. AT TIMES THE DOORS STILL DO NOT LOCK EVEN AFTER DRIVING AT 15MPH, WHEN THEY NORMALLY WOULD LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHARGED ME …
DECEMBER 12, 2007: I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND I DID NOT HAVE ANY HEADLIGHTS, ANY TURN SIGNALS, BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS RUNNING AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF, NO HEATED SEAT, ETC. ETC. I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL DAYLIGHT TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE EVER SINCE. IT HAS ONLY 4,000 MILES. THEY STATE IT THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. IT HAS BEEN 17 DAYS NOW AN…
NO MORE THAN 200 FT FROM MY DRIVEWAY MY 2007 DODGE NITRO HORN JUST WENT OFF BY ITSELF FOR 15-20 MINUTES UNABLE TO GO IN GEAR OR TURN OFF TRUCK AFTER REMOVING THE BATTERY CABLES IT STILL RAN ON ITS OWN WITH NO BATTERY CABLES CONNECTED OR KEY IN IGNITION. NOT WILL NOT CRANK AT ALL OR TURN ON BUT ALL LIGHTS, RADIO, AND WINDOWS WORK. HAPPENED CHRISMAS DAY AND NOW WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION FOR ME AND MY W…
ORIGINAL DRIVER SIDE MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH MELTED AND STOPPED FUNCTIONING. OEM CHRYSLER REPLACEMENT PURCHASED AND INSTALLED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. TWO WEEKS LATER THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. DAMAGE WAS ONLY TO THE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS. NO RECALL OR SERVICE ALERT?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY MODULE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED;…
I HAD A FUSE BLOW IN 2014 SO I HAD MY MECHANIC REPLACE IT. EVER SINCE IT HAS BEEN REPLACE MY CAR NO LONGER LOCKS USING MY KEYLESS ENTRY. MY WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID NEVER SHUTS OFF SO I HAVE TO LEAVE IT UNPLUGGED. MY HATCH ONLY LOCKS WHEN I MANUALLY LOCK IT WHICH INVOLVES REMOVING THE COVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. AND NOW OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS WHEN MY CAR IS PARKED IT WILL UNLOCK AND THE HEADLI…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 dodge Nitro?
It's a meaningful issue. 213 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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