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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
85,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge NITRO 4X4. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently and the driver side air bag deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10746545, filed 2015-08

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009225%
2007198%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4

Electrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology