2008 Dodge Nitro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 2% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated then when the doors were locked, the locks spontaneously unlock. The contact mentioned that when the failure occurred, the doors locks were unable to lock manually or electronically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10983057, filed 2017-05, 132,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while in park, the locks engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10547251, filed 2013-10, 88,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the rear door locks failed to unlock, which prevented the doors from opening. The contact mentioned that the locks would only unlock manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the locks needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10778960, filed 2015-10, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the power locks failed to activate with the key fob, causing the doors to have to be manually unlocked. In addition, the liftgate was manually opened and closed from inside the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10650273, filed 2014-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. While attempting to lock the doors with the key fob and on the vehicle's door panel, the vehicle would not lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10861798, filed 2016-04Related service bulletins
- 10020959Nov 14, 2007Rear door inside and outside handles do not function. *kb updated 01/09/08.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Nitro
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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