Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Dodge Nitro has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | While my husband was driving home from work, the drive shaft of our vehicle completely snapped at 50... |
| Nov 21, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | I WAS STOPPED AT A INTERSECTION WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO PASS ON A CITY STREET, AS I PRESSED THE GAS P... |
| May 6, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | THE HEAT SHIELDING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE DISLODGED IN A FEW PLACES CAUSING IT TO RUB AGAINST THE DR... |
| Jan 10, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | PURCHASED 2011 NITRO. HIGH SPEED CAN COMMUNICATION BUS, CODE U0002. DASH CLUSTER FAULTS ALL LIGHT UP... |
| Aug 15, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | I BOUGHT MY NITRO ON DEC 29, 2017 FROM HADDAD TOYOTA IN PITTSFIELD MA I HAVE PUT 4648 MILES ON SINC... |
| Aug 6, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR, THE DRIVE SHAFT BROKE OFF COMPLETEL... |
| Jul 31, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THE TPC POWER BOX THAT HAS ALL THE FUSES IN IT. IS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE WIPERS FOUR WAY FLASH... |
| Apr 24, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSFER CASE HAS STRIPPED OUT TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. I BOUGHT IT USED AND TWO MONTH... |
| Oct 19, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY VEHICLE STALLED OUT DUE TO A FAILURE WITH A DEFECTIVE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE. ACCORDING... |
| Mar 18, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MID NOV. 7:45AM WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED A LOW ROAR LIKE THE NITRO WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR BUT IT ... |
| Oct 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE SE... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE NITRO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATE... |
| Dec 15, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR ,PRESS ON THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS, THEN THERE IS A LOUD BANG ... |
| Jun 30, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | WE PURCHASED OUR DODGE NITRO 6/11/2011, NOTICED SHIFTING PROBLEMS RIGHT AWAY BUT WAS TOLDED BY DEALE... |