Dodge Nitro recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Dodge Nitro in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1,114 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Nitro | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 122 |
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 78 |
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1 | 24 |
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 393 |
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 7 | 494 |
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 0 | 1 |
Has your Dodge been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Dodge Nitro recalls
- Jul 7, 202020V396000Air bags, steering925,239 vehiclesDodge Nitro, Dodge Grand Caravan and 1 more model
These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.
- Jul 2, 201313V282000Air bags, electrical system442,320 vehiclesChrysler 200, Dodge Avenger and 3 more models
Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
- Apr 3, 201313V121000Structure, air bags, power train62,578 vehiclesDodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty
The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
- Jun 8, 201111V315000Steering11,096 vehiclesChrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible and 10 more models
Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet.
- Jul 7, 201010V315000Service brakes, hydraulic20,626 vehiclesJeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and 2 more models
These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
- Jan 11, 201010V009000Service brakes, hydraulic20,045 vehiclesDodge Ram, Dodge Avenger and 5 more models
These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
- Nov 6, 200909V438000Visibility82,079 vehicles2007 Dodge Nitro
The windshield wiper system may experience a condition over time where high usage of the variable pause wiper function ("delay" mode) may eventually affect primary wiper…
- Oct 8, 200808V525000Parking brake3,663 vehiclesDodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty
The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.