NHTSA Safety Recalls
Dodge Nitro Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2007 to 2012, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2007–2012) the Dodge Nitro has 18 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2007 with 7; the cleanest is 2012 with 1.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 18
- Worst year
- 2007
- Cleanest year
- 2012
2007–2012
7 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Nitro | 1 | |
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 3 | |
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 3 | |
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1 | |
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 3 | |
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 7 |
What gets recalled most on the Dodge Nitro
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE2
- PARKING BRAKE2
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT2
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
- STEERING:COLUMN1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.