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Dodge Nitro

2005–2009 only

1,148 classified complaints 2 recalls

2005–2009 Dodge Nitro models have 1,148 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 95,778 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Nitro report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2005–2009

2010–2012

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 478 complaints

Median onset: 95,778 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 236 complaints

Median onset: 49,750 miles. 0.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 88 complaints

Median onset: 79,428 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 83 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles. 33.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 39 complaints

Median onset: 92,500 miles. 2.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 37 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 25 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 19 complaints

Median onset: 78,000 miles. 31.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Dodge Nitro report for every year and full specs/safety data.