- The problem
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 dodge nitro passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function ("delay" mode) may eventually affect primary wiper function, rendering the wiper system inoperable.
- The risk
- Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and add external relays and update the totally integrated power module software to control the wiper functions. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-835-1403.
Visibility & wipers
2007 Dodge Nitro Visibility problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Nitro's visibility & wipers with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on November 6, 2025. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Visibility recalls for the 2007 Dodge Nitro
Visibility complaints
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...
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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.
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
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.
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.
Wipers have stopped working after the recall was repaired
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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 nhtsa 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 nhtsa. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Driving my 2007 dodge nitro on a secondary road twice and also on the highway doing 75 I had a loss of power, put my pedal to the floor and nothing. This was a recall back in 2007 but of course my vin# was not included and it expired. How can you determine which vehicle and when it will be affected when you send out a recall? I bought the vehicle second hand and do not know what the previous owner did or did not have done. I drive my elderly mother and grandchildren in this vehicle and now I do not feel safe.When...
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I called I was told "too bad" so now it costs me 1200.00 For a safety recall that should be honored on all of chrysler vehicles. Hopefully someone in the chrysler family will not have a bad outcome in one of their faulty vehicles.
PASSENGER SIDE WIPER DOES NOT WORK
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...
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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.
Wiper fluid shoots out the windshield wipers turn on the alarm goes off and car shuts off does all this at once.
Wipers operate on there on as soon as key is turned on. Replaced multifuntion switch, wiper switch and wiper motor. Wipers still on. Taken to dealer did recall for new relays, wipers still on. Dealer will not look at it says recall completed. Taken to independent repair shop and tipm is whats causing issue. Dodge won't fix it under recall which is causing the issue from the begining
Takata recall the radio cigarette port and wiper motor stopped working
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the windshield wipers only functioned on one speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (somerset chrysler jeep dodge ram, 1491 brayton point rd, somerset, ma 02725, (508) 298-6806), but the failure could not be diagnosed or duplicated. The dealer stated that the windshield wipers were operating correctly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.
Windshield wipers went out unexpectedly, cv axel boot tore, transmission shifts hard
WIPERS WILL NOT SPRAY FLUID.
I was driving my car and heard a squeaking and grinding noise while turning I felt my car jerk in the rear so I took my car to aamco total car care this evening the company told me my drive train needs to be replace and my differential seal has leak the fluid was very low from leaking out which I had them add fluid so my rear end does not lock up and cause a bad accident I also did my research on the internet happen to google my car year make and model for recalls it show a major recalls for dodge nitro safety...
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hazard from drive trains wreaking from bad drive train also my front window washer fluid will not work on my driver side and my steering wheel feels loose as while and I have a engine light on and my wheel warning light is flashing
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. While driving on a rainy day at 55 mph, the windshield wipers failed to work and made it very difficult to see the road. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Takata recall there are a lot of problems with the tipm with wiper and there stuff going wrong from c7 area of the tipm on 07 dodge nitro slt
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro 4x4. The contact stated that the windshield wipers seized. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the relay switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the relay module needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the windshield wipers malfunctioned and all four doors would lock automatically while the vehicle was...
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accelerating. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v438000 (visibility), which stated that the relays and modules would be updated and repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that the module not only needed to be updated but replaced as well. The dealer did not diagnose the vehicle once the failure recurred to identify any further repairs. The repair was not completed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
2007 Dodge nitro slt - car sitting in driveway overnight the vehicle listed, on multiple occasions, will go into a state where attempting to start the vehicle causes multiple odd things to simultaneously happen: loud clicking noises can be heard from engine compartment headlights / tail lights flash wipers start and stop randomly all dash lights randomly turn on and off radio clock is reset to 12:00 as if the battery was disconnected radio sometimes randomly turns on/off fuel pump can be heard starting...
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and stopping, sometimes will not stop sometimes putting a battery charger on the car's battery will make it start. Sometimes it only makes the clicking louder, along with random other events listed above. Sometimes the only thing that fixes the problem is a thump with a small rubber mallet to the black box just to the rear of the main 12 volt battery. This seems to be more likely to happen in colder weather, but is not limited to happening during cold weather. Sometimes, just unlocking the car doors with the dodge key fob will cause some issues to happen. Sometimes the issues are followed up with check engine light coming on, but when codes are pulled they are invalid codes (codes checked at dealer).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge nitro. After starting the vehicle, the windshield wipers would erroneously activate and could not be turned off. While driving in the rain, the wipers suddenly turned off and stopped operating. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the wipers activated and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,556.
Dodge Nitro visibility complaints by year
Nitro visibility problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data