Dodge Nitro owners have reported 150 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (122 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The day after I bought this vehicle it had to go directly back because of the catalytic converter. I was told they replaced it but did not show me the proof nor did they give me a valid warranty card. Read details...
Roof rack rails are loose and cracked. A �clip/lock type� piece from the front came off while driving on a major highway. Read details...
After parking car any where and locking doors with fob or manually the locks will unlock themselves within seconds to hours multiple times causing battery to deplete. Replaced batteies in fobs and car-didn't correct problem. This is a safety issue not being able to keep doors locked. Read details...
2008 Dodge Nitro. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system and mechanical repair problems. The consumer stated the ac and went out, along with the low and high switch melting some of the under panel where the switch was mounted. Smoke was coming from out the dash while driving. Read details...
We were notified that there was a recall on our Dodge Nitro. However Dodge has made it as difficult as possible to have this recall corrected in the hopes you won't take your vehicle in and they won't have to spend money or time correcting the problem. Read details...