Worst 2009 Dodge Nitro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Dodge Nitro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 108,962 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | 59,003 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | — | — | 66,874 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 82,667 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 54,988 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 89,977 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 101,456 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 106,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2009 Dodge Nitro
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,850,478 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.
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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