2008 Dodge Nitro Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 10%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,300miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 10% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,300 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is my third incident with a faulty tipm on my 2008 Dodge Nitro slt. Lights, horns, front and rear wipers as well as the washer fluid spraying out of control. I remove the fuse for both the left and right horns to silence them, then remove the positive battery cable to reset the tipm. It has been successful so far. Looking for a replacement unit for preventive measures.”
NHTSA complaint #10721822, filed 2015-05, 70,000 miles“I walked out to my car one morning to make a trip into town. The instant I opened the door the horn started blaring without a pause, the windshield wipers both front and rear were running on their top speed. I have absolutely no control over the car. I cant even get it out of park to have a tow truck pick it up. The gauge cluster says no bus and the only culprit I can think of would be the famous Dodge tipm.”
NHTSA complaint #10689472, filed 2015-02, 86,000 miles“This situation has happened quite a few time and has escalated over the time period. The first time I walked out to my car. I pressed the key to unlock it and the horn started honking, the windshield wipers and spray was going and the lights flashed. This lasted approx. 5 seconds. And stopped. The next incident occurred while driving down the fwy. Same symptoms occurred, but this time lasted approx. 30 seconds then stopped. The third incidence: same symptoms but would not stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617846, filed 2014-07, 123,000 miles“The windshield wipers ran as fast as they could without us being able to shut them off. We had no turn signals or headlights. This was diagnosed as a faulty tipm. We paid $1100 to have it replaced and reprogrammed.”
NHTSA complaint #10632152, filed 2014-09, 89,000 miles“I pushed the unlock button on my key and opened the drivers side door to get in and that's when the problems began. The horn started blaring non stop, the front and rear windshield wipers were going at various speeds and my lights were flashing and the blinkers were going off. I tried to put my key in the ignition and tried to turn the vehicle on but nothing would happen. The car felt like it was on even though I hadn't turned it on but when I got out of the vehicle it definitely showed signs of being on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565520, filed 2014-02, 91,590 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10171324Jan 10, 2020This SKU is a Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the geometry of the part. There is a feature…
- 10171323Jan 10, 2020This SKU is a Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the geometry of the part. There is a feature…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Nitro
198 complaintsFuel system
112 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 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.
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