2011 Dodge Nitro Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 20%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Dodge Nitro, 20% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About a year ago the airbag warning light flashed up on the dash everytime I start the vehicle. The code flashed up for no reason. We did not have an accident nor running over a rut. This is a safety issue even though it it isn't due for a recall. I think it is a module issue, according to the sheet from chrysler my Nitro is right in the middle of the recall model year. It happened when we driving on a smooth city street. My Nitro is a disaster...I replaced the ccm because of a charging issue myself. I also will probably have to airbag module myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278544, filed 2019-11, 6,000 miles“I was stopped at a intersection waiting for traffic to pass on a city street, as I pressed the gas pedal to drive the vehicle had a loud explosion noise and felt as if I was rear ended, immediately the side airbags deployed on me and my two sons and objects flew everywhere, the truck immediately began to roll backwards as I couldn't control or stop it. I pulled the emergency breaks and jumped out to see my drive shaft had exploded underneath the truck, the ambulance came to take my son to the er because the airbags went off causing him to have severe collar bone pain. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281903, filed 2019-11, 142,022 miles“Tipm issues. Causing horn to go off while stationary and driving. Causing car to not start while stationary. And causing issues with the lights, wipers and more.”
NHTSA complaint #10993435, filed 2017-06, 150,000 miles“I purchased a 2011 Dodge Nitro SUV in March 2021 from a dealer with all recall information. I contacted online about recall and they set-up to take this vehicle to a Dodge dealer to have required recall work done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11438747, filed 2021-10“The airbag light keeps popping up. When parked or moving, it's always on and chimes from time to time.the vehicle has not been hit or in any car accidents. Dealer is unaware of any issues but I've talked with other Nitro owners that are having the same issue. My clock was losing time for a long time I took it to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong. Finally they had a recall and then wanted to charge me for the repair even though it had been in a couple of time for the issue before. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076408, filed 2018-03Related recalls
- 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may…Covers: Dodge Nitro 2007–2011, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10204370Nov 23, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10204368Nov 18, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10220576Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
- 10188780Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Nitro
54 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology