2007 Dodge Nitro visibility problems

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Electrical, Visibility · WA

The day after I bought this vehicle it had to go directly back because of the catalytic converter. I was told they replaced it but did not show me the proof nor did they give me a valid warranty card. There is something wrong with the electrical system everything flickers and it just sounds really bad. The driver side passenger side window broke because it's made of plastic. The front both passenger and driver side door handles broke off. I had to Jerry rig it. And the reason I think this would be dangerous is if we were to need to get out of the car we would not be able to in case of an emergency. I've looked under the items that were recalled on this vehicle. But I get a notification that says I'm not allowed to have it fixed. Unless it's out of pocket. I purchased this car in August 2015 or 2016. The dates on the calendar below are inaccurate because the catalytic converter was done the very next day and the driver side indoor handle has been broken off for quite a while. But recently in the last week or so the other one snapped off.

Filed May 9, 2025 · Visibility · MO

Our heater core has gone out twice now, preventing us from properly being able to defrost our windows /windshield in winter and remove moisture during cooler days. It creates a substantial risk by reducing, or in some cases, completely removing visibility

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 4, 2023 · Visibility · IA

Windshield wipers stopped working while in the “on” position on the windshield. I replaced the wiper motor but the wipers still do not work. Yes, this issue was inspected by several reputable mechanics and service centers. This issue causes safety issues as I live in a region who experiences most of almost all precipitation including rain, hail, snow and etc. I am unable to drive under these conditions because I am unable to use my wipers. There were no warning signs or messages before the wipers failed. I was informed by the Dodge/Chrysler dealership that this is a common issue with this truck and year.

Filed Apr 2, 2022 · Visibility · NM

Wipers have stopped working after the recall was repaired

Filed Jan 29, 2022 · Visibility · FL

The vehicle windshield wiper system comes on while driving constantly. It is very distracting and definitely causes an obstruction in your visibility. It is very annoying as well. It acts as if the wiper system does not want to go in the park position on the wiper motor.

Filed Sep 6, 2021 · Fuel system, Visibility · CA

1. Engine light on reads gas cap . We replaced gas cap numbers times and engine light doesn’t go away. 2. Wipers not working . Water cleaning spray for windows not working front or back windows. 3. I have replaced my windows panel numerous times. The window panels keep braking and my windows stay down. Extremely annoying.

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the electrical system. The contact stated that the wipers activated independently, the horn sounded independently, and headlights illuminated without driver input. The contact stated that the radiator fan remained on while the vehicle was off. Several lights on the instrument panel was also illuminated. The radio also turned on independently. The contact stated that after the tipm and the power control modules were replaced, the failure recurred. Additionally, the turn signals were inoperable. The vehicle was previously taken to an unknown dealer for recall regarding the wiper motor and was repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times and confirmed that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Electrical, Visibility · 211,000 miles · MT

I was driving in town, just pulled forward from a stop light. My wipers started running, my entire instrument cluster started flashing. That included, check engine, oil pressure, low voltage, ABS, eps, lost all speedometer reading, RPM reading, fuel level, engine temperature. On the odometer screen it displayed no bus. Now it does it while running, moving, stationary, and not running with the key turned in the on position.

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently ever since owning the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the windshield wipers were included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v438000 (visibility). The contact spoke with jeff wyler springfield auto mall (1501 hillcrest ave, springfield, oh 45504, 937‑325‑4601) who confirmed that the windshield wiper recall repair was completed by the previous owner. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.