Is the 2005 Dodge Nitro reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2005 Dodge Nitro has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2005 Dodge Nitro?

Top reported problems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints, avg 64,500 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2005 Dodge Nitro Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Dodge Nitro.

< older7 years2007

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

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Recalls

Worst 2005 Dodge Nitro Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:64,500 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Dodge Nitro.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1	—	—	64,500 mi

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