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Common Problems with 2008 Dodge Nitro

Retrospectively, the 2008 Dodge Nitro had 521 complaints, and 34% of issues had something to do with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2008 Dodge Nitro?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2008 Dodge Nitro fall into the category of ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 176 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 63 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 41 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 35 VISIBILITY/WIPER 33 ENGINE 25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22 SERVICE BRAKES 22 POWER TRAIN 21 AIR BAGS 18 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8 STEERING 8 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 SUSPENSION 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 VISIBILITY 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 WHEELS 2 EQUIPMENT 1 STRUCTURE 1 SEAT BELTS 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1

Worst 2008 Dodge Nitro Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2008 Dodge Nitro September 12, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 30000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge nitro. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph in reverse, the vehicle accelerated on its own by just tapping on...

AIR BAGS
2008 Dodge Nitro September 6, 2012 Victims: 2

Takata recall on 9-6-2012 my husband was involved in a car accident not his fault. he was the 3rd car in right hand lane heading east at a stoplig...

AIR BAGS
2008 Dodge Nitro July 14, 2012 Victims: 1

Crashed the vehicle into pole. the car is totaled. passenger airbags went off. drivers airbag did not go off. with the amount of impact the car took o...