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2011 Dodge Nitro Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Dodge Nitro has 48 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Dodge Nitro

Electrical
48
Powertrain
14
Other
14
Airbags
13
Engine
7
Steering
6
Brakes
5
Structure
3
Fuel System
3

48

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Electrical Recalls

13V282000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-201...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle frequently experienced elec...
Oct 2, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadverten...
Nov 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI am experiencing electrical issues with my 2011 Dodge Nitro SXT. Despite replacing the alternator a...
Oct 5, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAirbag symbol keeps jumping on and dinging and their is a malfunctioning of the airbag which showed ...
Jan 28, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINELoss of power, engine completely shut off at a redlight
Jun 22, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe horn started blowing randomly, Pulled the negative battery connector as recommended to reset TIP...
Apr 19, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESMY SUV KEEP HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES, FIRST IT STARTED WITH THE RADIO AND THEN MY ...
Oct 14, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECUASE OF THE ROLLOVER SENSOR ISSUE.
Sep 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ERRONEOUS...
Jun 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 WEEKS AFTER HAVING MY 2011 DODGE NITRO DETENATOR WOULD STICK BETWEEN GEARS, AT BOTH SLOW AND HIGH ...
Apr 20, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START, WHILE DRIVING AT THE HIGHWAY OR AT A LIGHT IT SLOW DOWN AS IF GOING TO S...
Dec 11, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWAS DRIVING UP MECHANICSVILLE TURNPIKE IN RICHMOND,VA. HEADING HOME WHEN VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY...
Oct 29, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS ...
Jan 12, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVAT...
Dec 12, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN I GET IN THE CAR, ALL THE LIGHTS AND DOOR AJAR SOUNDS HAPPEN LIKE NORMAL. WHEN I PUT THE KEY I...
Oct 26, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WA...
Oct 10, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL
Sep 30, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDOOR LOCK MODULE HAS FAILED POSING A SAFETY HAZARD AS ONLY ONE DOOR HAS A KEY LOCK. REAR HATCH HAS ...
Aug 13, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEI HAVE A DODGE NITRO HEAT, THE CAR IS A LEMON. CONSTANT FAILS WITH HVAC, ELECTRIC, COILS, CATALYTIC ...
Jun 16, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I STARTED A COMPLAINT BEFORE AND THE REF NUMBER IS 10995543 BUT MORE HAS HAPPENED SINCE. I HAVE HAD ...

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