2007 Dodge Nitro: engine overheating

5 of the 494 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2011
1
2008
2
2007
5

What owners say

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Engine · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat and the temperature gauge increased. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and allowed it to cool down. When the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 132,000 miles · AR

While driving vehicle overheats, but not while stationary, multiple dash/engine/lights flash on and off. Air conditioner started blowing hot air, had serviced- battery good-reported bad alternator -- replaced $289. Fan locked up breaking belt--replaced $30. Then mod #2 tested bad-- replaced $450. This all started approx. 2 weeks ago mid july 2016, and 2007 dodge nitro continues to overheat, and air conditioner continues to blow hot air. A/c coolant tested fine, but not making cold air into cabin of SUV. Mostly highway driving.

Filed Dec 30, 2013 · Lights · 87,107 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that both rear brake lights malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the bake light assembly had overheated causing the wiring to melt. The light assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 87,107.

Filed Feb 13, 2012 · Engine · 51,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the battery lamp illuminated and the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact also stated that the water pump had come loose and the serpentine belt detached. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who verified the failure but was unable to determine what caused the failure. The water pump, serpentine belt, and head gasket were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 52,690.

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Engine, Visibility · 8,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. With the heater settings on the high and low selections, the air that came from the floor vents produced a lot of cold air. The contact stated that there was warm air coming from the vents above. He took the vehicle to the dealer twice. The first time, the vehicle was with the dealer for three days and they were unable to find any failure. The second time, the vehicle was in the shop for approximately three weeks. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not 100% repaired, and the foam placed under the console on the driver side cut down on some of the cold air coming from the vents. A chrysler representative was notified to inspect the vehicle. The contact had an appointment scheduled for april 2, 2008, but it was rescheduled for april 3, 2008. The current mileage was 10,852 and failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 04/29/08. *lj the consumer was informed there was a design flaw with the heating system. The consumer stated the vehicle overheated. Updated