2008 Dodge Nitro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,662miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 4% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,662 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 2/11/2021 me an my mom was head to doctor at 445am and it was just raining cold and we hit a patch of ice going 20 miles and hour and I lost control and we went rolling 3 times and air. Bags did not deploy and the seat belt restriors didnt restrict as we was rolling some time in process my head hit windshield and got knocked out it was on a hwy moving their was no one on the road but us.. It wount let me up load my pictures I have but will be glade to mail them to u waiting on police report he put wrong information about me on for so it needto be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11405233, filed 2021-03, 134,024 miles“I was driving on a street where I had no stop signs or stop lights and at the cross street, I was hit (t-bone) by someone . The person had just been at the stop sign but did not see that I was passing by as I had no stop sign. Their car collided with mine on the driver / left passenger side. The airbags never deployed. The car shut off and I was unable to turn in on to move it. The driver side door was jammed shut. The car was in the shop for over 30 days due to the damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10584042, filed 2014-04, 30,000 miles“I recently filed a claim with Dodge due to rust developing under clear coat of my 2008 silver Dodge Nitro r/t 4x4, I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle new from dealership. I also purchased the interior and exterior protection package at the time of the purchase, I developed rust on the rear hatch so extensive that it had to be repaired. During the talked to other owners with the same year, color, make and model and all are experiencing the exact same rust developing on entire car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457863, filed 2012-05, 56,200 miles“Driving down road when all of a sudden heard herendous squealing noise so loud couldn't stay inside vehicle while moving. Upon examination I discovered a heat shield had fallen against and wrapped itself around the drive shaft. I now know the aluminum piece to be the heat shield from the transfer case. This shield is one involved for recalls of same year make and model two wheel drive. My Dodge Nitro 2008 is a 4x4 model not included in said recall. My question to the government as well as chrysler is one of why not??? Fix my vehicle safety hazard too...”
NHTSA complaint #10723060, filed 2015-06, 48,000 miles“Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the automatic door locks failed. The contact also stated that the rear driver side, rear passenger side and the front passenger side door failed to open from the exterior. In addition, the rear lift gate failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 91,000. Djr”
NHTSA complaint #10670661, filed 2015-01, 91,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V121000Apr 3, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008…Covers: Dodge Nitro 2007–2008, Jeep Liberty 2008
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- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10215825Apr 4, 2013Some of the above vehicles may experience a condition where the underbody transmission tunnel shield may partially separate from the vehicle floor pan and contact the aluminum…
- 10216269Mar 5, 2013Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X46 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tank with a revised part. Some customers may…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology