2010 Dodge Nitro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2010 Dodge Nitro, and owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2010 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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Master cylinder (service brakes)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and RAM 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge RAM truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.
Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Dodge Nitro have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,507 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine cranked, but the vehicle failed to start, and it became inoperable. There was no warning”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 13, 2026 · Electrical system
“Passengers front seat head rest deployed on its own. The air back feature of my head rest deployed and it broke in the process. It is available for inspection. It happened when I was cleaning my car.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2025 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Dodge Nitro (Nitro 2WD, Nitro 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 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 |
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 2010 Dodge Nitro
How do I know if my 2010 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 2010 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 10V009000).
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
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- 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.