Worst 2008 Dodge Nitro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Gasoline Fuel System
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Nitro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 194 | — | 8 | 93,659 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 65 | — | — | 46,329 mi | |
| Fuel System | 46 | — | — | 83,639 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 38 | — | — | 94,529 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 37 | — | 1 | 95,467 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | 2 | 1 | 99,923 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | — | 1 | 107,559 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 25 | — | — | 106,565 mi | |
| Airbags | 22 | 8 | — | 111,993 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 18 | 1 | — | 131,898 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | 1 | 96,246 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 3 | 1 | 72,628 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | 2 | 64,615 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 3 | — | 68,762 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 101,333 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Dodge Nitro
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~987,817 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
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2008 Dodge Nitro — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Nitro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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