Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated there was an explosion that occurred under the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle elevated with the driver and passenger in the vehicle. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. In addition, smoke emitted into the vehicle and flames appeared underneath. The driver's seat belt failed to release. The driver sustained bruises to the left arm, back, and neck injuries that required medical attention. The rear passengers also sustained bruises and neck injuries that did not require medical attention. The driver and passenger were able to exit the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v121000 (air bags, power train, structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
2007 Dodge Nitro: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 494 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20113
- 20087
- 20077
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal failed to release after it was depressed. As a result, the vehicle would not decelerate and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle head on and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Vehicle rolled over and air bags did not deploy and ignition system was not woring took into dealership multiple times for ignition problems they replaced the ignition switch little less then a.year ago
I had slowed down to look for an address on a dead end street which abutted up to a chain link fence and an embankment just off of I-5 in lakewood, washington. My 83 year old mother was riding in the passenger seat. My nitro rapidly accelerating to approximately 70-80 MPH. I crashed through a chain link fence and struck a tree. If it wasn't for the tree I would have ended up on I-5 and possibly collided with northbound traffic. The airbags did not deploy. However I believe this was due to primarily striking the right front side of the car. My mother sustained bruising due to the seat back tightening up and generalized soft tissue injury. I sustained neck, back, left shoulder and leg soreness. My car had 51,000 miles on it. Usaa totaled my car. I look on the internet and noticed several other complaints regarding this same issue. In addition to this, I never received a recall regarding this issue.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving approximately 55 MPH, an 18-wheeler truck crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle, causing the vehicle to flip. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a shoulder separation and the passenger sustained a minor concussion that both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
We ended up headed towards the sky and took a hard head nose into the earth. We then came up turned in the other directions rocking and rolling in a dry shallow creek bed in nevada. We went up again and landed with two flat tires, in gear, going no where. My air bag did not deploy! My hubby had a huge laceration on the inside of his forearm. Found out later in emergency that the dodge emblem propelled into his arm. The emblem is very concerning. It could have knocked out his eye, entered his heart or even slashed his throat. It should be removed from all dodges.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Nitro no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
7 of 494 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Dodge Nitro?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Dodge Nitro
Door locks 66Stalling 49Wipers 36Check engine light 17Airbag light 14Headlights 13Key fob 13Warning lights 13Won't start 13Loss of power 12Fire or smoke 11Jerking 9Fuel pump 8Hesitation 7ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Brake failure 5Overheating 5Seat belt 5
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