The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 struck by another vehicle. The contact suffered injuries to the neck and had issues with his hearing. The contact stated that medical attention was not required. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the underbody shield was striking the drive shaft while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that a field inspector would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The field inspector inspected the vehicle and the contact was awaiting the results. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
2007 Dodge Nitro airbags problems
41 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 118,000. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 118,000
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Nitro airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Dodge Nitro airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
- Risk
- Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Recall number 20V396000 · Recall details
What 2007 Dodge Nitro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V121000 (Power Train, Air Bags, Structure); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The wiper relays went out recently and somehow caused the door locks to beep and go crazy then die completely. And a few weeks ago the brake came undone somehow and fell into the wheel well, ripping the inside of the rim open causing a blow out while my wife, 2 year old and I were on the freeway. And now after taking it to 2 different dodge dealerships, the problems are not fixed, there is more warning lights on than I've ever seen. And so far both places have told me they fixed an emblem on the steering wheel, and that the other recalls aren't applicable because of being a 2007 and the recalls are for the 2008. Even though my nitro is obviously having the same if not worse problems. All the way down to the emergency brake not working, we love our nitro and dodge as a company and would please like some kind of help with this situation. Our vehicle is our only source of transportation and it is not safe for us to be driving, especially in the winter conditions we just got hit with here. Thank you for your help to whom this may concern. Here are some pictures of what happened with the brakes, thank the lord we were getting off the freeway when the brakes gave way, if we had been on the freeway 15 seconds more, the accident would have been fatal without question.
My airbag light doesn’t go off after the recall fix that was recently sent out. I took my car in for the recall fix and the airbag light is still on. Is my car even safe to drive now ?
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20V396000 (Air bags, Steering) The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer weeks later where they partially serviced the recall but did not have all of the parts to complete the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I recently had a random deployment of my side airbags. I was not in a collision and had just drove over a pothole in the road. Although no serious injuries, my family and I have neck soreness and are shaken. If this would have happened spontaneously on a freeway or busy road, I am not sure I would be able to say 'no serious injuries'.
Air bag on key ingredients lights on the dashboard keep come on and I got a letter said my truck on recalled
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated as the contact sat in the seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The dealer jts chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (4838 sunset blvd, lexington, sc 29072) was contacted and informed the contact of the cost to repair the vehicle. The VIN was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.
Got a recall for airbag emblem and holder driver side.can turn into shrapnel due to defect. Contacted dealership and the said fca will not even begin to repair issue until after dec. 01 2020, 5 months from now!sounds super dangerous. Please help!!!get them to fix sooner.
I got out the gym and got into the car and put it into reverse and the airbags deployed I was in a parking lot.
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Nitro airbags
Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Nitro airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 118,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Nitro airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V396000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Nitro have bad airbags?
The Dodge Nitro model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (41 complaints), 2011 (24 complaints) and 2008 (23 complaints).
Other 2007 Dodge Nitro problems
Fuel system 138Electrical 133Engine 54Transmission 54Body 53Visibility 33Brakes 26Locks 20Steering 19Acceleration 16Driver assistance 13Lights 11Seat belts 5Suspension 4Seats 3Tires 3
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