This file gathers the known defects of the Dodge Nitro, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
541 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2005–2012), typically at around 89,000 miles. Reported consequences: 4 crashes, 21 fires, 3 injuries.
144 owners in the United States reported problems with the transmission and drivetrain of this car to NHTSA (model years 2007–2011), typically at around 67,000 miles. Reported consequences: 1 crash, 5 fires, 13 injuries.
126 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 2007–2012), typically at around 100,000 miles. Reported consequences: 26 crashes, 2 fires, 43 injuries.
Het handelsmerklogo is mogelijk niet correct aangebracht op de bestuurdersairbag.
The driver�s airbag emblem may have become loose or detached.
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.
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).