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2009 Dodge Nitro Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
42%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
108,001miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Dodge Nitro, 42% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,001 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.

“While driving over ice on the winter I was approaching a stop sign. I pressed on my brakes lightly to avoid sliding over the ice, the vehicle still slided and, the ABS, bas, brake and slippery lights turned on immediately after it came to a complete stop and the push back on the brakes stopped working. The lights turn off for a week or so and then they turn back on.”

NHTSA complaint #11104650, filed 2018-06, 181,000 miles

“Takata recall / several times my 4wd will get a service 4wd light and I will lose 4wd. This time I was sitting still in neutral and turned my selector switch from 2wd to 4wd and received the serv 4wd light. Dodge dealership as well as locally owned shops are at a loss of what's wrong. After many searches online I find I am not the only person with this problem and no answer. Also, the security light is flashing, windshield wipers going crazy, horn blaring, and washer fluid squirting our randomly for a long period of time. Help!!! Dodge says 4wd should be fine but is not... …”

NHTSA complaint #11161748, filed 2018-12, 108,001 miles

“While using the remote key to lock/unlock the care, the horn starts blaring, the wipers (front and rear) start going, washer fluid shoots out, doors lock and unlock independently. Doors will not unlock/lock with remote. The lights start blinking. I have to physically unlock the car and quickly open before it locks again. The second time my son was driving on the highway and this all occurred while he was driving at night. He was able to pull over but was clearly shook up. When turning on the engine the horn starts blaring again, with lights blinking. …”

NHTSA complaint #10761895, filed 2015-09, 89,977 miles

“While driving to detroit metro airport tire went flat. Have seen on your website complaints regarding corrosion at retaining nut that holds valve stem in place on this vehicle and model year. Key fob was working intermittently, lock and unlock. Now key fob only unlocks driver side door. Again this complaint is listed on your website for this vehicle and model year.”

NHTSA complaint #10978684, filed 2017-04, 130,000 miles

“Drivers side rear door will not unlock when doors are opened also will not unlock using key remote have to climb inside and reach over drivers seat to manually unlock door if a passenger should be inside during an accident his could be a terrible situation.”

NHTSA complaint #10712753, filed 2015-04, 54,009 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20115444%
20102633%
20091042%
200819850%
200713327%

Other parts of the 2009 Dodge Nitro

Fuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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