Dodge Nitro vs Jeep Grand Cherokee
For 2006–2012 models, the Dodge Nitro has 53.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 83.9 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2006–2012), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Dodge Nitro
53.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
36% fewer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Complaints
- 1,058
- Sold
- 196,878
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2011. Fewest: 2006, 2009 and 2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 93,600 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 107,635 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 79,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 76,325 mi
Jeep Grand Cherokee
83.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.6× the Dodge Nitro’s rate
- Complaints
- 6,413
- Sold
- 763,928
- Recall campaigns
- 17
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2008 and 2011–2012. Fewest: 2010. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 79,750 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 81,350 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Dodge Nitro or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For 2006–2012 models, the Dodge Nitro has 53.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has 83.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Nitro?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Nitro is body control and other modules, typically around 93,600 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported problem on the Jeep Grand Cherokee is body control and other modules, typically around 70,000 miles.
Which Dodge Nitro and Jeep Grand Cherokee years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Nitro: 2007–2008 and 2011; Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2008 and 2011–2012.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.