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2010 Dodge Nitro Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
12%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Dodge Nitro, 12% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“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

“I walked out to my car and noticed it was leaking red fluid. I took it immediately to my local service center. The heating core was leaking and needed to be replaced. The same thing happened in june 2014. This time the vehicle over heated and I broke down on the side of the road. Vehicle was towed to same service center. The heater core needed to be replaced again for the same problem. Each time it was leaking from the same place. The service center believed I would have this issue again.”

NHTSA complaint #10744236, filed 2015-07, 55,818 miles

“The system warnings present light came on, and said check tpm system, which showed how much tire pressure I had. For the front drivers side it said 36,front passenger side,34, rear driver side 32, rear passenger 24. Then the 24 disappeared from the screen, and the warning light kept blinking, which made me think I had a flat tire. I checked the pressure in all the tires, and there was 36 lbs. Of pressure in all 4 tires. Now every time I start the car the warning light stays on, and the pressure screen shows all different amounts. …”

NHTSA complaint #10760611, filed 2015-09, 60,000 miles

“The driver's side door lock only works intermittently with the automatic key fob. Even though you can hear the locking mechanism actuate, the horn sounds and there seems to be a slight movement of the lock post, it doesn't physically lock the door. You can still push the outside door button and the door will open. I've found that it usually takes 2 - 3 attempts before it will lock. I've note after an online inquiry that several others have had the same and/or a very similar problem as well, and it was noted in one post that it was found to be a problem with a module in the door mechanism. …”

NHTSA complaint #10787562, filed 2015-11, 27,100 miles

“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 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011108%
2010912%
200928%
2008256%
2007377%

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
Electronic stability control
5 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.

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