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Dodge Nitro 4X4Model year report

2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
68,400miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,400 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I have had problems with my car starting for about a little over 3 years. It randomly will not start and will only click when you try to start. It started out turning on after a couple of attempts and has escalated to more than 20 attempts before it would start. We have replaced a lot of parts, have contacted Dodge corporate, got 2nd opinion and still having problems. Today I went to work and had to go to a mtg so drove there and when I came back and went to start my car it would not do anything. I heard a humming sound in my car but noticed the esp and bas lights were on on the dashboard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11166143, filed 2019-01, 60,000 miles

Tires: “2009 Dodge nitro - tpm valve stems corrosion at valve stem retaining nut -- nut fails and valve stem blows out while driving - tire goes flat so fast operator can not stop before tire is damaged and has to be replaced - dealer will replace valve stem but will not cover the tire loss - this could be very un safe at high speeds - we have had 4 to 5 of these - also includes jeep liberty - I feel Dodge needs to send out a recall to inspect the valve stem retaining nut on vehicle with tpm systems.”

NHTSA complaint #10399872, filed 2011-05, 32,968 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2009 Dodge nitro - tpm valve stems corrosion at valve stem retaining nut: when retaining nut fails, falls off, it then chews up the inside of the tire, and the valve stem blows out tire while driving - tire goes flat so fast operator must stop before wheel is damaged and now we find out from the dealer that all 4 tires have to be replaced on 4x4 vehicles or it will lead to transfer case (transmission) issues down the road. You cannot just replace the damaged tire. …”

NHTSA complaint #10564202, filed 2014-02, 85,500 miles

Wheels: “Driving down the expressway and low tire light came on, lost all air in front passenger tire. When I looked the air valve was missing, checked other wheels and found alloy lug nuts( tire pressure moniters) were all cracked and falling off. Had towed to clio randy wise chrysler. Replaced all 4 sensors and a tire $700 repair ! Although it is a 2009 I only have 25,000 miles on it. I'm very upset about paying for this repair ! I made calls only to be told sorry ! I see there are recalls on these just not for my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10721781, filed 2015-05, 25,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 79,153 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 68,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 18 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Nitro 4X4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009868,4000———Not enough data
200723650,6150——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Dodge Nitro 4X4 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires with 2.

Has the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,400 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 79,153 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.