2007 Dodge Nitro Dodge Nitro 2007

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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 9 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

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

1000 mi Dealer claimed they "didn't manufacture the vehicle" so it wasn't their "problem". Told me I needed to take it up with Chrysler. Transmission slippage, keyless entry not reliable, gas pedal stuck while driving. 
10000 mi Trans shudder still exists with hard shifting, torque converter replaced. Trans still shudders shifting is smoother while still not acceptable. 
19000 mi Transmission shudder. 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4dr SUV

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

64400 mi

US $175
the transmission computer needs to be reset..torque converter is fluttering 
66500 mi

US $200
transmission would not shift gears properly put new parts in truck problem was solved 
97340 mi

C $5
Shifter hard to put back in park position. Lubed the main lever on the transmission. Everything is ok now. 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

108500 mi

A $350
leaking rear diff pinion seal 
109740 mi

A $2000
rear diff bearings and gears failed so replaced 

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2007 Dodge Nitro 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

5000 mi erratic shift 

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2007 Dodge Nitro Transmission Problems

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