Dodge Nitro years to avoid
More than twice the Nitro's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Dodge Nitro years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Dodge Nitro complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Dodge Nitro problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical423
- Fuel system286
- Engine120
- Airbags105
- Transmission102
- Visibility87
- Brakes78
- Body72
- Lights62
- Driver assistance45
- Steering43
- Acceleration36
Most reported problems on the Dodge Nitro
Door locks 114Stalling 108Headlights 60Check engine light 42Airbag light 42Won't start 40Key fob 31Fire or smoke 30Warning lights 29Loss of power 24
Dodge Nitro problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95 | 2 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 58 | 122 | Electrical | 62,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 74 | 78 | Electrical | 70,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 90 | 24 | Electrical | 101,456 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 15 | 393 | Electrical | 79,000 | 3 | 17 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 494 | Fuel system | 70,000 | 7 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Dodge Nitro
What years of the Dodge Nitro should you avoid?
2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Dodge Nitro's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 494, mostly about fuel system and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Dodge Nitro?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Nitro?
Electrical, with 423 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (286) and engine (120).
How many recalls does the Dodge Nitro have?
11 recalls between 2005 and 2012. The 2007 model year has the most, with 7.
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