2007 Dodge Nitro: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 25, 2025 · Electrical · CA

This 2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 4x4 electrically stalled and died at 65mph on the [XXX] . This is the 3rd time it has stalled out electrically. The vehicle was inspected and told bad TIMP. Told the G25 RECALL should be placed on this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 3, 2023 · Visibility · PA

Took car in for windshield wiper safety recall on 3/24/23. BEFORE the recall the wipers worked perfectly. After the dealer serviced the wipers they sometimes would not go off and then seemed to be stalling a lot but I did not have many occasions where I needed to use the wipers as I work from home and have a second car in the household. Today I was driving in a severe thunderstorm when they stopped working completely. In fact, they are now stuck in the upright position and will not move. This is EXTREMELY dangerous and exactly what the recall was meant to avoid! It makes me wonder if the mechanics actually did anything to my car at all.

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · NM

My car didn’t want to start after seeing a check engine light saying cylinder 2 misfire then 4 had fuel pump replaced still had check engine light and was misfiring afterwards a week or two the truck stalled while driving off freeway in middle of traffic breakers did not work, car frozen almost wrecked. I had it towed back to garage and they replace fuel pump again but car won’t stay on it will turn on then shut off by itself not showing any codes mechanics can’t find issue over 2 weeks at garage already!!

Filed Sep 11, 2021 · NY

My engine stalled. But only when the transmission was at park. It happened twice in 5 years and when it was raining. Also my engine struggles a bit to turn on in the morning but only in the summer time. If it’s winter car starts up with ease. But I do notice when my engine is fully warm and I shut off my car to go to a store, when I go back and turn on my car it will just crank. I have to shut it off and then turn it back on.This happens quite often. And this only happens in the winter in a fully warmed engine. Not the summer. This been happening about three years now. I’ve got it inspected but nothing is found wrong.

Filed Sep 26, 2020 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · MO · fire

On 09/08/2020 bought a 2007 dodge nitro was a daily commute noticed it was jerking or misfiring. I ordered spark plugs and coils. On 09/14/2020 going to work it was jerking more than usual when I was almost to work.. The battery light came on. Made it to work could smell something electrically not right a faint burning smell after I got out and had parked it. I was on third shift it was dark I knew I wouldn't be able to find it till the next day. Hour later my dodge nitro burned to the ground. Totaled the truck next to it too. Had I had it home changing spark plugs and coils it could have burned my house down with my family in it. Chrysler has a problem with tipm's stalling nitros and catching fire. I never knew what I was up against till it was too late.

Filed Aug 20, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 177,000 miles · SC

My vehicle will randomly stall when driving. I had contacted dealer a few years ago about this and they stated the recall for electrical was fixed before I purchased vehicle but I am still having this issue. Some times it will stall when stopped at a light other times while driving which is very scary .

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 183,990 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake, check engine, oil pressure, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle did not stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the check engine indicator was due to a throttle body failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Bob frensley chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (2210 gallatin pike n, madison, tn 37115, (615) 859-0000) was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test needed to be performed; however, the contact declined. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,990.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · FL

In the past two years I've had to disconnect battery several times because wipers would continuously turn on and lights on and not shut off. Air conditioner stopped working out of no where after it had been professionally refilled just a year ago. Since I purchase the vehicle from a used car dealer 3 years ago, the power train feels like it pulls on take off also makes an airplane like noise and after picking up certain speed it then drives normal. Once in a while on acceleration it feels like it loose speed or stalls. Engine light went on with code p0507 which can be any issue pertaining to higher fuel pressure. I just replaced battery last month and decided to put a more powerful one to see if maybe issues would resolved but it did not help. About 2 days ago I got the air bag light turn on. When I purchase vehicle there was a recall for the drive shaft heat shield. I took vehicle to dealer to resolve recall and at the same time I mentioned concerning how the vehicle felt and the hissing sound like an airplane taking off when first accelerating. Dodge dealer advised stated that there was a computer (PCM) update that includes some of the issues mentioned but I would have to pay. I found it funny that I would have to pay for something that they claim resolves known issues but I went ahead and paid for it specifically since in the state of florida there is no lemon law when purchasing a used vehicle is purchased as is and I'll go ahead and to mentioned the loan which did not allow me to bargain because they claim to have to used book value. Too bad for dodge not taking responsibility because the car has good power when its in working condition and it is a good looking car plus roomy for a small SUV; however, a dealer that does not take responsibility for there fault is one to stay away from.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Electrical · 128,600 miles · MO

There has been multiple complaints filed with the 2007 dodge nitro with various electrical errors. This vehicle is unpredictable and unsafe. Imagine driving down the road with your two toddlers and the vehicle stalls. Next your horn starts honking out of control, the automatic door locks begin to uncontrollably lock and unlock. You have to open doors at the perfect time to get out of your vehicle. That's not all! Then your windows start to roll down by themselves. Oh and don't forget the crazy adventure you'll endure when you drive your vehicle at night and then your headlights turn off by themself! You never know what kind of day you're about to have when you get into this demon car. If you like to live life on the edge I have the perfect vehicle in mind for you! It sounds like multiple nitros were effected by the same issue, but we would rather sweep the issue under the rug instead of actually accepting responsibility for these death traps. I am appalled that this vehicle hasn't been recalled. Maybe something will be done when enough people die related to the malfunctions.

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · AZ

On 3/21/18 I was driving through a major intersection when the battery dash light came on in my truck. I found this to be odd since I had just had a brand-new battery installed on in my truck on 1/8/18, then the following events occurred in rapid succession: all of the dash warning lights came on, the A/C which was on at the time and blowing very cold air, began blowing hot air, I attempted to roll down the electric powered windows and they would not work; the windshield wipers came on without prompting. I quickly decided to turn around and go back home since I was a short distance away. I decided to take a route through a residential neighborhood since I was unsure what would happen next and thought it would be best not to be on a major roadway if anything further occurred. I made a left into the residential neighborhood and noticed my truck was moving very sluggish and making a weird noise. I was approaching a stop sign up ahead; however, before I could apply the brakes my truck just cut off. I quickly put the gear in park and attempted to turn on my hazard light for oncoming traffic to go around me but I realized at this point my truck had absolutely no power. A gentleman on a bicycle stopped to assist me and we decided it would be best if he pushed my truck around the corner I was stalled at, to keep from obstructing oncoming traffic. He instructed me to put the truck in neutral but I was unable to do so, I could not turn the car on nor could I move it out of park gear. The street I was stopped on is a major road for entering and exiting the neighborhood that I was attempting to pass through to get home. The street I was on is a major road for entering and exiting the neighborhood that I was attempting to pass through to get home. I called aaa and had my truck towed home; its still sitting broken.

Filed Aug 23, 2017 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to landers mclarty dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 6533 university dr nw, huntsville, al 35806, (256) 830-6450) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to an issue with the tipm. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v291000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2017 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · AZ

Our problems started where the vehicle would lock or unlock itself at random times while parked armed and unoccupied. The lights headlights would come on and the alarm would sound. Then the horn started going off by itself for no reason again vehicle unoccupied, usually in the middle of the night, now when you drive it the horn has gone off a few times. The other day my wife was driving it and she was in the left turning lane and the engine stalled, she had to put it in park and restart it, very annoying and dangerous.