Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Dodge Nitro has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TIPM MODULE MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE IT IS ABOUT A $1000.0... |
| Dec 10, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL / SEVERAL TIMES MY 4WD WILL GET A SERVICE 4WD LIGHT AND I WILL LOSE 4WD. THIS TIME I W... |
| Mar 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING OVER ICE ON THE WINTER I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES LIGHTLY T... |
| Jun 28, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE TWO DOOR LOCKS LOCATED IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE IN... |
| Apr 14, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,WHEELS | WHILE DRIVING TO DETROIT METRO AIRPORT TIRE WENT FLAT. HAVE SEEN ON YOUR WEBSITE COMPLAINTS REGARDIN... |
| Jun 20, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC LOCK SYSTEM STOPPED W... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR STARTING FOR ABOUT A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS. IT RANDOMLY WILL NOT START... |
| Apr 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED ALSO WILL NOT UNLOCK USING KEY REMOTE ... |
| Mar 10, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER LOCKS FAILED TO WORK INTE... |
| Dec 11, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER, REAR DRIVER, A... |
| Mar 20, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN LEAVING WORK ONE DAY I WENT TO UNLOCK MY TRUCK AND IT WENT CRAZY. LIGHTS SIRENS, THE WORKS. AFT... |
| Jan 22, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING MY HORN SUDDENLY WENT OFF AND THEN ALL THE LIGHT ON THE DISH LIT UP AND THE CAR CUT OF... |
| Dec 31, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE NITRO 4X2. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE KEY FOB TO UNLOCK THE DOORS,... |
| Jul 5, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | WE HAD JUST PULLED UP TO THE PARKING LOT GARAGE OF THE MOVIE THEATER. WE TURNED THE CAR OFF TOOK THE... |