Worst 2008 Dodge Nitro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL/PROPULSION 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 SYSTEM | 194 | — | 8 | 93,659 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 65 | — | — | 46,329 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 46 | — | — | 83,639 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 38 | — | — | 94,529 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 37 | — | 1 | 95,467 mi | |
| ENGINE | 28 | 2 | 1 | 99,923 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 27 | — | 1 | 107,559 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 25 | — | — | 106,565 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | — | — | 83,899 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 22 | 8 | — | 111,993 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 18 | 1 | — | 131,898 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | 1 | 96,246 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | 3 | 1 | 72,628 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 | — | 2 | 64,615 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 3 | — | 68,762 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | — | — | 101,333 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 1 | — | 65,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 3 | — | — | 108,833 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 58,250 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 94,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | 1 | — | 52,892 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2 | — | 82,512 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 203,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 77,002 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 28,068 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 129 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2008 Dodge Nitro
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,038,212 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 (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.
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.
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.
Other Dodge Nitro Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Nitro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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