2008 Dodge Nitro

393 complaints on file, page 1 of 20.

1. Filed Jul 14, 2026Failure Jul 14, 2026Batesville, ARElectrical system, Engine

   An intermittent electrical failure is affecting multiple vehicle systems. The vehicle has unexpectedly stalled while driving on the interstate, leaving it without power in moving traffic. It has also experienced repeated no-start conditions, transmission entering limp mode, the engine continuing to run after the key was removed, and random operation of the horn, windshield wipers, washer pumps, and other electrical components while driving and while parked. These failures occur without warning and create a serious risk of a crash, injury, or death due to sudden loss of propulsion in interstate traffic and unpredictable vehicle behavior. The problem has become progressively more frequent despite previous repairs. The vehicle is available for inspection. I fear for my life.

   NHTSA complaint 11750472
2. Filed Feb 26, 2026Failure Sep 18, 2024Batesville, ARElectrical system

   Car shut off while driving, prior have had issues. Have replaces TIPM module, ignition, grounding, etc

   NHTSA complaint 11720588
3. Filed Dec 29, 2025Failure May 31, 2025203,000 milesHouston, TXAir bags, Power train, Structure1 injured

   The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 5 MPH, the front drive shaft fractured, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop, and the front driver's side and passenger's side airbags erroneously deployed. The contact stated that there was no collision during the incident. The contact's son sustained a concussion and facial injuries, causing severe swelling to the face and severe headaches. No medical treatment was received, but the son remained bed ridden for several days from the injuries sustained during the air bag deployment. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were notified of the failures. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V121000(Power Train, Air Bags, Structure), which the contact's son related to the failure. The failure mileage was 203,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11707455
4. Filed Aug 31, 2025Failure Aug 1, 2025Allentown, PAElectrical system

   TIPM system and/or electrical system failure. Right turn signal intermittently works when it wants to. Door locks from the inside at random or will not lock at all when using the master lock button. Now car will not start or turn over at all. Zero sound comes from he vehicle while turning the key. Commonly known problem with other Dodge Nitros and nothing being done about it. A recall needs to happen or at the very least acknowledgement from Dodge.

   NHTSA complaint 11684228
5. Filed Jun 21, 2025Failure Jun 13, 2025Louisville, KYElectrical system

   I had just entered Gene Snyder Expressway going west when my throttle light started flashing and I lost gas pressure and it started going down fast and then it shut off and right in the middle of rush-hour traffic and it’s 65 mph on the expressway and People as usual go around 80 mph and I just entered and almost got slammed in the rear but luckily I got off the highway in time. I still have not been able to turn my truck over at all. It is in the throttle electrical system, which is currently being checked out as we speak but it’s spit out two codes. One was PO633 and one was P2 112.

   NHTSA complaint 11668376
6. Filed Apr 12, 2024Failure Apr 5, 2024El Paso, TXService brakes, Steering, Wheels

   ESP BAS LIGHTS (APPEARED AFTER). AS I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR FELT LIKE IT HIT A BRICK WALL EVEN THOUGH IT DIDNT, IT SLAMMED ME INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN CONTINUED DRIVING. AT THAT POINT, THE ESP BAS LIGHT CAME ON. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT DODGE OR CHRYSLER BY PHONE WITH NO CHANCE AT REACHING A PERSON CAUSE OF ROBOTIC ANSWERING SERVICES.

   NHTSA complaint 11582661
7. Filed Feb 22, 2024Failure Dec 16, 2023Derby, KSElectrical system, Unknown or other

   TIPM connectors melted. Ground wires melted.

   NHTSA complaint 11573484
8. Filed Oct 19, 2023Failure Oct 19, 2023Thurmont, MDElectrical system, Engine, Power train

   The vehicle throws the abs, esp,break and traction control lights and then while driving completely at random then turns off WHILE DRIVING!!!! which can cause an accident (I and my daughter are lucky to be alive) this is not ok the vehicle drives fine then at random throws those lights and shuts off after restarting it the check engine light comes on and says the transmission shift solenoid b is malfunction and the vehicle wouldn't shift properly. Luckily I had my code reader I. The car with me I cleared the code and now the car drives fine until this happens again I'm scared to drive it this is dangerous their's no warning. I drive on the highway everyday their's no warning it happens at random 2 times I've been lucky. No codes came up driving after clearing it and the car drives fine now but it's happened 2 times while driving this is extremely dangerous and I don't know what to do because with the codes gone the issues are gone but they randomly all the lights mentioned above come on and then the car shuts off with no warning then when you restart it it throws a different code for a different problem the first time was a low voltage code I cleared it and even Tho my battery tested good I replaced it and two days later the same issue and a different code

   NHTSA complaint 11550908
9. Filed Jul 28, 2023Failure Jul 28, 2023Grand Rapids, MIPower train, Steering

   Power steering locks up, power steering fluid not helping. Looks like oil mixed in with the coolant. Car smoking and overheating

   NHTSA complaint 11535132
10. Filed Jul 3, 2023Failure Jul 2, 2023Virginia beach, VAAir bagsCrash1 injured

    2008 Dodge nitro in a collision going between 35 and 45 miles per hour had a major rear end accident. Police paramedics and fire came on scene. The air bags never deployed. This vehicle was taken for the air bags emblem recall in 2022. The vehicle should have air bags that deploy.

    NHTSA complaint 11530049
11. Filed Jun 26, 2023Failure Jun 12, 2023Swift Current, MTElectrical systemFire

    Was driving tipm caught fire Now insurance telling me moisture and corrosion

    NHTSA complaint 11528798
12. Filed Oct 25, 2022Failure Oct 22, 2022168,000 milesSchererville, INHorn, Visibility/wiper

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the horn and the rear and front windshield wipers were inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that her neighbor disconnected and reconnected the battery and the failure was corrected. The vehicle was not diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 168,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11490884
13. Filed Jun 22, 2022Failure Oct 15, 202157,000 milesBirmingham, ALHorn, Visibility/wiper

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle the horn inadvertently started blowing and windshield wipers activated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an unknown electrical wiring failure. The dealer replaced the battery cables; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11470450
14. Filed Mar 29, 2022Failure Mar 28, 202085,648 milesFort Wayne, INElectrical system

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the windows, lights, and radio would independently turn off, or on. The contact stated that occasionally while driving, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast off the road safely. The contact stated that she then got out the vehicle to look under the hood to tap the TIPM box, which allowed her to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that she had contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The failure mileage was 85,648.

    NHTSA complaint 11458870
15. Filed Mar 4, 2022Failure Jul 7, 2020Topeka, KSUnknown or other

    I have received multiple recall notices (recall W09/NHTSA 20V-396) since the recall was issued on my vehicle 20 months ago however I have been unable to get the recall completed because Dodge will not provide the parts needed to complete the repair. The notices all say that the part is available yet when my dealership tries to get the part, they are told it is out of stock with no eta as to when it will be available. This is NOT a timely manner and Dodge needs to provide the part now.

    NHTSA complaint 11455251
16. Filed Feb 19, 2022Failure Feb 8, 2020Hunlock Creek, PAFuel/propulsion system

    Gas keeps overflowing every time I pump gas into no matter what pump or gas station I am using.

    NHTSA complaint 11453043
17. Filed Jul 23, 2021Failure Jul 20, 2021Helena, MTElectrical system

    The TIPM in these vehicles are faulty and nothing is being done about it by Dodge. There are hundreds of complains across several forums and every time Dodge is contacted about the issue they use the no recall excuse. I have a Nitro myself and it has multiple electrical issues for no reason other than poor manufacturing. The TIPM is the issue and it's not just my Nitro having this problem. My vehicle has accelerated without my assistance, it's had braking issues when there should be no issue. Components that need my action to work have activated on their own, such as... horn, wiper, wiper fluid, accelerator, etc... The wiring in these vehicles are faulty and it needs to be fixed by the manufacturer at their expense. It's time they step up a make it right by the consumer.

    NHTSA complaint 11426121
18. Filed Jul 13, 2021Failure Jul 1, 2016130,000 mileswarsaw, NYFuel system, Gasoline

    The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel was spilling from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11424631
19. Filed Apr 3, 2021Failure Apr 2, 2021152,458 milesAiken, SCElectrical system, Engine, Exterior lighting

    IT STARTED WITH ALL DASH LIGHTS COMING ON SAYING IT HAD ISSUES AND THEN JUST STOPPED DEAD IN ROAD. I HAD TPIM PUT IN, THEN ALTERNATOR , AND THEN NEW BATTERY. WAS FINE AND THEN HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED COMING ON . NEXT, IT STARTING WITH HORN, AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN COMING ON AND NOT STOPPING. TOOK TO SHOP AND THEY THOUGHT THEY FOUND IT, AND DROVE FOR A DAY AND AS SOON AS I TURNED ON HEADLIGHTS IT STALLED. IN MOTION ON A STREET DRIVING.

    NHTSA complaint 11406178
20. Filed Mar 28, 2021Failure Feb 11, 2021134,024 milesKemp, TXAir bags, Seat belts, BodyCrash2 injured

    ON 2/11/2021 ME AN MY MOM WAS HEAD TO DOCTOR AT 445AM AND IT WAS JUST RAINING COLD AND WE HIT A PATCH OF ICE GOING 20 MILES AND HOUR AND I LOST CONTROL AND WE WENT ROLLING 3 TIMES AND AIR. BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT RESTRIORS DIDNT RESTRICT AS WE WAS ROLLING SOME TIME IN PROCESS MY HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD AND GOT KNOCKED OUT IT WAS ON A HWY MOVING THEIR WAS NO ONE ON THE ROAD BUT US.. IT WOUNT LET ME UP LOAD MY PICTURES I HAVE BUT WILL BE GLADE TO MAIL THEM TO U WAITING ON POLICE REPORT HE PUT WRONG INFORMATION ABOUT ME ON FOR SO IT NEEDTO BE FIXED.*DT

    NHTSA complaint 11405233