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2008 Dodge Nitro Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
6%of 393 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 6% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Takata recall ...once again nothing is still being done and my problems got worse it's already been diagnosed as the tipm and not only did it start out as horn blowing and doors locking and unlocking by its self and trying to stall while driving now lights are flashing while unoccupied and have flashed off going down the road..and as I went to go to work due to lights continuously flashing it ran my battery completely down left me stranded. …”

NHTSA complaint #10956929, filed 2017-02, 68,000 miles

“The headlights randomly turn on and off even when the car is not running. This is draining the battery frequently. Replacing the battery has not helped with this issue. The turn signals will randomly begin blinking while I'm driving. The horn has begun sporadically beeping while driving and also when the car is off and parked in my driveway. The heat has completely stopped working - it only blows ice cold air which is the last thing I need when it is below zero here in the mornings when I am leaving for work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11058333, filed 2018-01, 90,000 miles

“Two years ago my locks just stopped locking and unlocking. My windshield wiper fluid also stopped working. This presents a safety problem because on this vehicle there is only a manual key lock on the drivers side door. There is no way to lock the hatchback either. Anyone can have access to my vehicle at any time. When I'm driving if there is a dust storm I have no way to clean the windshield as the fluid does not dispense. I have contacted Dodge and they want me to pay to have it evaluated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10746166, filed 2015-08, 60,000 miles

“Had a spring under cylinder break, $375 to fix. Replaced the tipm $555.95 now the skim needs to be replaced. I have been waiting since 8/28/15 for the part to come in. It is now 9/5/15 and the dealerships telling me they don't now where the part is and why it hasn't came in yet. Also since it is a hoilday weekend they can't find out any thing until 9/8. I have no other means of transportation. Very frustrated! I will tell everybody I see with a Nitro to go trade it in asap buy anything but a Dodge!”

NHTSA complaint #10761780, filed 2015-09, 16,300 miles

“The horn / alarm/ lights/ locks / windows , constantly go off & on with no warning. It happened randomly at first but now 09/03/2015 it is a everyday occurrence. I have taken it to the dealer to switch out remote, update electrical system and still the dealer has no idea. Ive disconnected the battery, replaced fuses, nothing. I was told it might be the tipm since several 2008 models have the same problem. They replaced the 2010-2012 but not the 2007 & 2008 models. I need this problem fixed before a severe electrical problem occurs...”

NHTSA complaint #10761195, filed 2015-09, 95,000 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011108%
2010912%
200928%
2008256%
2007377%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Electrical system
198 complaints
Fuel system
112 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
40 complaints
Exterior lighting
38 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Electronic stability control
18 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Nitro

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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