2007 Dodge (usa) Nitro 2.8L Diesel · SF57 MMT

The roadworthiness status of this Dodge Nitro shows a maintenance trend that is currently stable, though marked by persistent minor issues seen in the most recent testing. In the December 2023 test at 193,599 miles, the vehicle passed with advisories noting a minor exhaust gas leak from the centre box and a non-excessive rear oil leak at the differential. These exact two advisories first appeared together during a failed test in December 2022 due to an inoperative position lamp, and recurred identically in the subsequent December 2022 pass. This demonstrates that the exhaust and differential leaks are chronic conditions carried forward across consecutive annual tests without remediation. The vehicle is approximately nineteen years old with an odometer reading that averages out to roughly 10,189 miles per year, placing its overall usage well within typical parameters for a large diesel utility vehicle. The historical mileage progression displays a consistent annual testing cadence from April 2018 at 19,417 miles through December 2023, excluding a standard seasonal shift toward winter testing dates after 2019. The earlier portion of the record from 2018 to 2021 shows consecutive clear passes with zero defects recorded, contrasting with the advisory-heavy results accumulated over the final two years of recorded history. A physical inspection must prioritize the drivetrain and exhaust system to evaluate the severity of the documented fluid and gas leaks. The prospective buyer should check the differential housing for active fluid loss and inspect the centre exhaust box for structural corrosion or worsening perforation. Given the high mileage accumulation and the presence of recurring unaddressed advisories, a thorough ramp inspection of the underbody, suspension joints, and chassis corrosion protection is strongly advised before purchase.