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2009 Dodge Nitro Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
17%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Dodge Nitro, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 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.

“I was driving the vehicle. I came to a complete stop at a stop sign. For no apparent reason, the air bag light came on and stayed on. I consulted with the manufacturer dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer claimed there was no recall for the Nitro air bag when in fact chrysler mini-vans were under recall for a clock spring which is probably the same part used in the Nitro. Took it to the dealer and was told is could be several things beginning with a switch in one seat. Replaced the switch and the light is still on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10556825, filed 2013-12, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bag, Steering) however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where the emblem was removed however, the emblem was then replaced due to parts were unavailable to complete the recall . The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11522128, filed 2023-05, 20,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle to check the diagnostic trouble code and stated that the failure may be related to the air bag module. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Consumer stated dealer was contacted and was told her Dodge Nitro was never on recalled. Enclosed is a report stating air bags has been recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #11205320, filed 2019-05, 112,008 miles

“Resently when car is started all dash lights go out & then the air bag light reappears as I drive it goes out & then comes back on so it'slike its does sporadically”

NHTSA complaint #11123989, filed 2018-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20112420%
20101215%
2009417%
2008236%
2007418%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Nitro

Electrical system
10 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Dodge Nitro

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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