Four problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2007 Dodge Nitro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal failed to release after it was depressed. As a result, the vehicle would not decelerate and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While driving at 55 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle head on and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated there was an explosion that occurred under the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle elevated with the driver and passenger in the vehicle. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. In addition, smoke emitted into the vehicle and flames appeared underneath. The driver's seat belt failed to release. The driver sustained bruises to the left arm, back, and neck injuries that required medical attention. The rear passengers also sustained bruises and neck injuries that did not require medical attention. The driver and passenger were able to exit the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v121000 (air bags, power train, structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, a 18 wheeler truck crashed into the rear of the vehicle which caused the vehicle to flip. As a result the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained shoulder separation and the passenger sustained a minor concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and it was destroyed. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Mf.