2008 Dodge Nitro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Dodge Nitro, and owners have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Dodge Nitro
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags) and steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at…
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Structure and 2 other components
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
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Parking brake
Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
393 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Dodge Nitro have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA; 17 describe a crash and 12 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,285 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 59 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2026 · Electrical system
“Car shut off while driving, prior have had issues. Have replaces TIPM module, ignition, grounding, etc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 26, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Dodge Nitro (Nitro 2WD, Nitro 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 20–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.7/4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge Nitro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Nitro model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 7 | 494 |
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 393 |
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1 | 24 |
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 78 |
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 3 | 122 |
| 2012 Dodge Nitro | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2008 Dodge Nitro
How do I know if my 2008 Dodge Nitro has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Dodge Nitro; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V525000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
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- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.