Recalls ·2008 Dodge Nitro 2WD

2008 Dodge Nitro 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Dodge Nitro 2WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 393 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints393
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 20V396000 · 07 Jul 2020

Problem: 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.

Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 13V121000 · 03 Apr 2013

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.

Parking brakeCampaign 08V525000 · 08 Oct 2008

Problem: Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.

Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system24 · 60%
Engine6 · 15%
Service brakes6 · 15%
Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%
Power train4 · 10%
Air bags4 · 10%
Electronic stability control (esc)4 · 10%
Unknown or other4 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 5 MPH, the front drive shaft fractured, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop, and the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags erroneously deployed. The contact stated that there was no collision during the…

Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

When i tried to start the dodge nitro the doors locked , horn blows, wipers and fluid run. And now the car wont start at all. Unhooked the battery terminal and hooked it back up, doors all lock with keys inside. There was a recall on 2007 nitros for the same reasons. Why wont they fix the 2008 models as well. There…

Electrical system · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Driving to work and noticed smoke. Opened hood and flames were coming out of fuse box. Closed hood and grabbed purse and phone. Lady who pulled over behind me and people inside office called fire department because engine completely involved. Took a bit for fire dept. To gain control and extinguish. I did research and…

Electrical system · Jun 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving car stalls for no rhyme or reason at different times. I've almost put it in the ditch multiple times now. Thankfully all while going 25-40mph and not faster on the highway

Unknown or other · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20077
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20091
20103
20113

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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