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2008 Dodge Nitro Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 393 total for the year
Median mileage
48,238miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 1% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,238 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.

“On august 20th, 2014, I noticed that my power door locks and front windshield washer pump had both stopped working. Looking this up online, I saw that there were numerous complaints with the tipm system for my Nitro as well as other chrysler models. Since the repair costs were estimated at more than $1000, I decided to go without getting this repaired for the time being. Today, while heading into a local supermarket, I noticed a horn beeping, and turned around to find that it was my Nitro! The horn was going non-stop, the wipers were moving and the washer fluid was spraying out continuously. …”

NHTSA complaint #10633072, filed 2014-09, 96,000 miles

“Sunroof of 2008 Dodge Nitro sxt leaks after it rains. The problem started one month after the vehicle was purchased (march 2009). Dealership could not find source of the leak on first occurence so sunroof glass was adjusted. Second occurence was in april of 2009. Leak was finally discovered by dealership's service department and all components dealing with the sunroof was replaced . Third occurence of same problem occured in early january 2010. …”

NHTSA complaint #10302570, filed 2010-01, 475 miles

“2008 Dodge Nitro. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system and mechanical repair problems. The consumer stated the AC and went out, along with the low and high switch melting some of the under panel where the switch was mounted. Smoke was coming from out the dash while driving. The horn was blared out of control, draining the battery, the radio would not come on, the doors locked and unlocked uncontrollably, the wheel and hub failed on the front of the vehicle, the water pump was replaced, the brakes were replaced three times, in one year. …”

NHTSA complaint #10805785, filed 2015-10

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201111%
200831%
200761%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Electrical system
198 complaintsFuel system
112 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
40 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro

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.

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