Dodge Nitro — Airbag
High risk
Jul 8, 2020
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Issue: On certain vehicles, the emblem on the steering wheel could become loose. If this happens, the emblem or its retainers could become projectiles when the airbag inflates in a
Also affects: Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Nitro — Airbag
High risk
Jul 4, 2013
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate due to an electrical fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. As a result, the Active Head Restraints (
Also affects: Chrysler 200, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Liberty
Dodge Nitro — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 5, 2013
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the tunnel heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, which could eventually result in the drive shaft breaking and loss of motive power. In conjunc
Also affects: Jeep Liberty
Dodge Nitro — Steering
High risk
Jun 10, 2011
Model years: 2011
Certain vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. A steering column with a miss-installed rivet may not perform as intended
Also affects: Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Patriot, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Nitro — Brakes
High risk
Jul 7, 2010
Model years: 2010
Certain vehicles may have an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit brake tube assembly end-flare that could lead to a loss of brake fluid and reduced braking
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500
Dodge Nitro — Brakes
High risk
Jan 19, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may have been installed without the retaining clip, or in some cases, with an improperly formed retaining clip. Should the input ro
Also affects: Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Ram, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Dodge Nitro — Other
High risk
Nov 12, 2009
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, high usage of the variable pause windshield wiper function (delay mode) may eventually affect primary wiper function, rendering the wiper system inoperable. Sh
Dodge Nitro — Other
High risk
Oct 10, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system. This could allow the ve
Also affects: Jeep Liberty
Dodge Nitro — Brakes
High risk
Sep 17, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, software programmed into the Antilock Brake System (ABS) electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certai
Also affects: Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler
Dodge Nitro — Other
High risk
Jul 5, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) was programmed with software that may allow the engine to stall under certain operating conditions. This could cause
Also affects: Jeep Wrangler
Dodge Nitro — Brakes
High risk
Dec 27, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock-up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of
Also affects: Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum
Dodge Nitro — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 8, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles equipped with the 42RLE automatic transmission, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is travelin
Also affects: Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger, Dodge Ram, Dodge Durango, Dodge Dakota