2011 Dodge Nitro Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Dodge Nitro, 8% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 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.
“My 2011 Dodge seems to have an electrical issue. I am unable to use the defrost, or air. Each time I turn it on the engine begins to run hot. Also my windshield wipers turn on when I start my engine, but they were not engaged. This happens wen the vehicle is turned on and stationary as well as when in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10936569, filed 2016-12, 63,000 miles“3 weeks after having my 2011 Dodge Nitro detenator would stick between gears, at both slow and high speeds and I was burnning through gas way too fast. Nissian found my tansmittion oil to be black, I paid for flush and told it was good to go. Next day the car died, the throttle body indicator came on, this was fixed, still burning through gas! Couple weeks later now it sounds like a disel engine idle, I can not afford all these problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280227, filed 2019-11, 98,000 miles“After dealership removed the emblem from the steering wheel due to the recall, the horn would start to blow on its own for no apparent reason and stay on. It would shut off and then a few moments later start to blow again. The dealerships answer was to disconnect my horn and send me on my way. I am now driving in a vehicle that will not pass the required state inspection. It is also a safety hazard!! The dealership informed me that until the parts came in to finish the recall on my vehicle I would have to drive my vehicle this way. This is a serious safety issue!!”
NHTSA complaint #11405077, filed 2021-03, 65,000 miles“Found an issue with the internal check valve in the fuel tank & filler neck the evap system is operating correctly & not restricting the filling & vent system recommended replacing the fuel tank, fuel filler neck & gas cap”
NHTSA complaint #10979896, filed 2017-04, 45,365 miles“The interior door handle broke. I have been researching forums and it has happened a lot. I also called Dodge customer service and they gave me your number.”
NHTSA complaint #11140454, filed 2018-10Related service bulletins
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
Other or unknown: 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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