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2007 Dodge Nitro repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (14%)

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2007 Dodge Nitro electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (68%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Dodge Nitro 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

7000 mi A/C relay replaced. A/C relay replaced a second time. 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time

26000 mi

US $100
The regulator went out on the backseat window. Regulator was replaced. Car was at shop for 1.5 days. 
20000 mi Right rear window regulator making grinding noises when sold. 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD

55000 mi

US $83
the heater switch wouldn't work except on high,they had to order the part in and it was an hour of my time to get it fixed. 
60000 mi the car was taken in for ac blowing hot air.they said the h-vac line was clogged and replaced it and sent us on our way.the warranty paid 572.00 2 days later iwas back again for no ac again.they said the ac line,low side,was leaking,that th the ac line low side was leaking.they said it was leaking from the o rings.the parts are on back order and no release date.they sent the hose out to be repaired and only charged me the labor cost for the shop since the car shouldnt haveleft there was a clog in the ac and they replaced a valve and the tensioner 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

5600 mi Wiring Harness got hot by engine manifold. The coating on the wires melted and shorted out. The Nitro would not start and was towed to the dealership for a one week repair. 
7000 mi An electrical part failed in the ignition. The warning sound and light stating that the "key was in the ignition" would come on whenever the door was opened even w/o the key in the ignition. The doors could not be locked or unlocked with the key fob. 
25000 mi Both brake lights out, fuses and bulbs okay. Repair made to wiring. 
455 mi Seatbelt replaced-Warranty 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time

30000 mi Warranty repair: Cruise control stopped functioning. Failed internal circuit. Replacement installed by Dodge dealership under 36000 mile warranty. 
35000 mi Warranty repair work: radio head unit failure due to unknown reasons. First replacement head unit dropped and broken by repair technician. A second replacement unit installed by Dodge dealer after repair technician botched first install. 
49000 mi

US $75
LH door master window switch 
119000 mi

US $450
Wiring that was shorting out. The engine quit and it had to be towed. 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

37200 mi

A $240
key remote locking fails to work, needs new key fob 
92000 mi

A $1000
compressor failure and replaced 
109120 mi pressure had dropped 5% and aircon wouldn't work, no leaks were found 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

5000 mi outside temp guage reading innacurate 

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2007 Dodge Nitro Electrical Problems

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