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Electrical systemPart report

2010 Dodge Nitro Electrical system Problems

Complaints
26about this part
Share
33%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
81,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Nitro, 33% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving vehicle shuts off without any warning indicators. There is check engine light. The seatbelt warning lights come one but we all have the belts buckled. This happened about 3 times since purchasing it. I have taken in to get checked but they have not been able to detemine malfunction. This is very scary cause I loose sterring control when it shuts down.”

NHTSA complaint #10968728, filed 2017-03, 2 miles

“I was driving at about 20-30 MPH. My car started making a whining sound then my dashboard lit up with multiple lights starting with the battery and then all of them. Luckily I was able to get to the side of the road before it completely died. I had it towed to a garage. They tried changing the alternator and battery. It still won't turn on. It is now at a dealership and currently can't figure out what is wrong with it.”

NHTSA complaint #11257156, filed 2019-09, 147,500 miles

“My vehicle continues to stall without warning. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions they continue to say nothing is wrong with the car, and they are not aware of any problems with the vehicle. I also have taken it to independent mechanics they say it doesn't give any codes. It seems there is a recurring issue with the Nitro that is at this point becoming a safety hazard. The gas spews out when I fill the tank again they say there is no problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10691979, filed 2015-03, 2,000 miles

“10/07/2012 at 3:00pm on sunday afternoon, the horn on the vehicle started blowing for no reason. It sounded like someone was trapped in the vehicle and trying to get attention. This went on for and finally stopped on its own just as it had started on its own. Nothing else happened for the few days. 10/13/2012 at 2:30 am on sunday morning, the horn started to blow again in the same manner as before except I removed the fuses to get to stop. I took it to the Dodge dealership and was told they could find no problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #10482095, filed 2012-10, 38,500 miles

“Door locks dont work rite ! Broke something on inside of door now passenger cant get out . Have this problem on 2 of 4 doors. Also on startup twice now eletrical system goes nuts ,have no cluster lights and cant get it out of park but it starts . I unplugged battery then its fine again”

NHTSA complaint #11099439, filed 2018-06, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Nitro

Fuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBrakes
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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