The Lemon IndexAll cars · Dodge Nitro · 2009
2009 Dodge Nitro. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 50% |
| Electrical | 25% |
| Equipment & accessories | 25% |
| Tires | 25% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
20V396000 Jul 2020 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
Defect. 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 projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk. Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Totally integrated power module failure | 2014 | 2015 |
Manufacturer communications 51
Dodge filed 51 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 16 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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