2011 Dodge Nitro Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2011 Dodge Nitro, 1% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 7 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and functioned normally. In addition, the contact mentioned that the air conditioning suddenly failed to activate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10618691, filed 2014-08, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10187680Dec 5, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X92 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
- 10224058Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-17 (X85) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2013 Jeep Liberty (KK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Nitro (KA)
- 10184761Nov 11, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X85 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
- 10184461Nov 11, 2020Active Head Restraint (AHR) Inadvertent Deployment - X85 Warranty Extension This bulletin involves inspecting the sled bracket striker pin and possibly replacing a front seat AHR…
- 10184436Nov 11, 2020Warranty Bulletin D-20-17 (X85) Active Head Restraint - Select 2010-2013 Jeep Liberty (KK) and 2010-2012 Dodge Nitro (KA)
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Nitro
54 complaintsAir bags
24 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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