2010 Dodge Nitro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Dodge Nitro, 4% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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.
“Inside door latch will not open door..need to open window and open door from outside after coming to a full stop and park, the door would not open from the inside. Latch feels as if nothing is attached to it on the inside panel.”
NHTSA complaint #10549346, filed 2013-10, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door would not unlock to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11443783, filed 2021-12, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the drivers side interior door handle fractured which prevented the use of the drivers side door to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10670556, filed 2015-01, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10041253Sep 21, 2011Chrysler service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The right front and rear door latch may have a ratchet sound while using the power door locks.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Nitro
26 complaintsFuel 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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