2010 Dodge Nitro Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 13%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Dodge Nitro, 13% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 have filled my brake fluid twice in the last 6 month and have noticed brake fluid in my driveway. I was first alarmed of low fluid when a brake warning light came on the dash display. I brakes felt extremely spongy.”
NHTSA complaint #10564285, filed 2014-02, 31,000 miles“Was backing out of driveway and was not able to brake. Brake pedal got hard would not let me press all the way. It would only let me press it halfway. Kept pressing until it finally decided to stop. Almost hit a truck that was passing by.”
NHTSA complaint #10357646, filed 2010-09, 4,400 miles“Tipm flashing , wipers do not work, ABS light on- speed will not go over 40 and takes a while to reach speed. Acts as if the vehicle is running out of gas, brakes not working properly”
NHTSA complaint #11219604, filed 2019-06, 127,400 miles“I have had problems ever since I have had this vehicle. First my A/C unit went out, the Dodge dealership put a dye in my unit to find a leak, there was not leak so they filled it with freon and I was on my way. A few months later the same think happened again and they filled it again and could not find a leak. Then it happened again and finally they said my compressor went out (mind you this was a brand new vehicle!!) so they replaced it. This was the first 2 years I had it. Then I had issues with my gear shifter and some wire that attached it to my gas pedal or something according to them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537844, filed 2013-08“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart on the first attempt. The contact also indicated that the traction control and ABS systems would randomly stop operating causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle. In addition, the contact indicated that while the vehicle was parked on a hill the park/brake interlock failed and the vehicle began to roll. …”
NHTSA complaint #10723686, filed 2015-06, 500 milesRelated recalls
- 10V315000Jul 7, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles…Covers: Dodge Nitro 2010, Jeep Wrangler 2010, Liberty 2010 +1 more
- 10V009000Jan 11, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010…Covers: Dodge Nitro 2010, RAM 2009–2010, Jeep Liberty 2010 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11023612Sep 18, 2025Switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Nitro
26 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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