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Electronic stability controlPart report

2010 Dodge Nitro Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
89,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Dodge Nitro, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,400 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.

“Takata recall. My 2010 Dodge Nitro makes a very loud, almost diesel truck like sound, whenever my car is running. It almost sounds like a vacuum cleaner inside the car. The steering wheel, seats, pedals, body, and gear shift of the Dodge shake constantly. This happens sitting still and in motion. The anti theft light turned on when the car was running, then the car turned off and would not turn back on for at least fifteen minutes. The drivers side window is starting to not work.”

NHTSA complaint #11160556, filed 2018-12

“I got my Dodge Nitro 4 months ago first month I noticed my engine was starling and I know is I had electric issues I told my dealership and they said that if the car still running it's nothing they can do about it some days my windshield wiper will cut on by itself some days my blinker don't work I have 6 month warranty . So I was on my way going home coming off the freeway stop at the red light the light hit green I press the gas my wheels lock up my brake lock up and the car keep going into oncoming traffic my car is going into the wrong lane I have pictures of that making. …”

NHTSA complaint #11344272, filed 2020-08

“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating, then the service electronic stability traction control warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that when the failure was experienced the speed reduced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10779865, filed 2015-10, 122,000 miles

“Power locks don't work, windshield wiper spray doesn't work, brake lights won't work have replaced the bulbs several times paid to have diagnostics the tipm is out”

NHTSA complaint #11023726, filed 2017-09

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201154%
201056%
2008185%
2007122%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Nitro

Electrical system
26 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Engine 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 28, 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