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2009 Dodge NITRO problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

24 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

95,717 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 24 complaints (41.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Fuel system concerns416.7%
Steering behavior28.3%
Transmission and shifting14.2%
Braking behavior14.2%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
10
Air Bags
4
Latches/Locks/Linkages
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Fuel System, Gasoline
2
Steering
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Wheels
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System10
Air Bags4
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Steering2
Unknown Or Other2
Wheels2

Electrical System: 10; Air Bags: 4; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Steering: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Wheels: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
4
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
8
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9994
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9998
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 2

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2010
1
2011
1
2013
2
2014
2
2015
2
2016
2
2017
3
2018
4
2019
3
2020
2
2023
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20101
20111
20132
20142
20152
20162
20173
20184
20193
20202
20232

2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2018: 4; 2019: 3; 2020: 2; 2023: 2

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10300397 · 2010-01-20 (January 20, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE OPENED THE FUEL TANK CAP THE BOLTS WERE COVERED WITH RUST ON BOTH SIDES. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE BOLTS DO NOT COME WITH A COATING AND THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900.

Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10300397 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10945121 · 2017-01-13 (January 13, 2017)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE NITRO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, THE FILLER PIPE FAILED TO SHUT OFF WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. AS A RESULT, FUEL SPILLED OUT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK VALVE FAILED AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10945121 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10761895 · 2015-09-07 (September 7, 2015)

WHILE USING THE REMOTE KEY TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE CARE, THE HORN STARTS BLARING, THE WIPERS (FRONT AND REAR) START GOING, WASHER FLUID SHOOTS OUT, DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK/LOCK WITH REMOTE. THE LIGHTS START BLINKING. I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY UNLOCK THE CAR AND QUICKLY OPEN BEFORE IT LOCKS AGAIN. THE SECOND TIME MY SON WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS ALL OCCURRED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BUT WAS CLEARLY SHOOK UP. WHEN TURNING ON THE ENGINE THE HORN STARTS BLARING AGAIN, WITH LIGH…

Owner-reported narrative. 89,977 miles reported. Look up ODI 10761895 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11522128 · 2023-05-15 (May 15, 2023)

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bag, Steering) however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where the emblem was removed however, the emblem was then replaced due to parts were unavailable to complete the recall . The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Parts distribution di…

Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11522128 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11341646 · 2020-07-27 (July 27, 2020)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED HAWK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 7911 W. ROOSEVELT RD, FOREST PARK, IL 60130, [phone removed], TO NOTIFY THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED…

Owner-reported narrative. 101,456 miles reported. Look up ODI 11341646 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11104650 · 2018-06-29 (June 29, 2018)

WHILE DRIVING OVER ICE ON THE WINTER I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES LIGHTLY TO AVOID SLIDING OVER THE ICE, THE VEHICLE STILL SLIDED AND, THE ABS, BAS, BRAKE AND SLIPPERY LIGHTS TURNED ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE PUSH BACK ON THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE LIGHTS TURN OFF FOR A WEEK OR SO AND THEN THEY TURN BACK ON.

Owner-reported narrative. 181,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11104650 at NHTSA ↗