2011 Dodge Nitro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2011 Dodge Nitro, and owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2011 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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Air bags and electrical system
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners…
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Column (steering)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty, dodge caliber, jeep compass, jeep patriot, dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Dodge Nitro have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,936 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle frequently experienced electrical malfunctions, and the interior lights and windshield wipers would activate spontaneously. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 3, 2026 · Electrical system
“I am experiencing electrical issues with my 2011 Dodge Nitro SXT. Despite replacing the alternator and battery, the SUV continues to have operational problems. Additionally, I replaced the TMP. I subs”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 9, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Dodge Nitro (Nitro 2WD, Nitro 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–22 |
| 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 |
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| 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 2011 Dodge Nitro
How do I know if my 2011 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 2011 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 11V315000).
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.