Dodge Nitro recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 1,111 owner complaints for the Dodge Nitro (model years 2005, 2007–2012). The most reported problem area is electrical system (421 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (154 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 122 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 78 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 393 | 17 | 12 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 494 | 16 | 11 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (494), 2008 (393) and 2011 (122). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Nitro model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 421 | 5 of 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 154 | 4 of 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 130 | 5 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 104 | 5 of 7 | |
| Power train | 102 | 5 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V396000 | Jul 7, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2007–2011 | 925,239 |
| 13V282000 | Jul 2, 2013 | Air bags | 2011 | 442,320 |
| 13V121000 | Apr 3, 2013 | Structure | 2007–2008 | 62,578 |
| 11V315000 | Jun 8, 2011 | Steering: column | 2011 | 11,096 |
| 10V315000 | Jul 7, 2010 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2010 | 20,626 |
| 10V009000 | Jan 11, 2010 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2010 | 20,045 |
| 09V438000 | Nov 6, 2009 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 2007 | 82,079 |
| 08V525000 | Oct 8, 2008 | Parking brake | 2007–2008 | 3,663 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 41 complaints and a fire in 26 complaints; 51 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.