Dodge Nitro years to avoid
The Dodge Nitro years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
1,633
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2005–2012
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Nitro years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 676 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 609 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 197 |
Every Nitro year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2011avoid | 197 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 111 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 36 | 1 | |
| 2008avoid | 609 | 3 | |
| 2007avoid | 676 | 7 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Dodge Nitro years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Nitro years to avoid are 2007, 2008, 2011. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the Dodge Nitro?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Nitro years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Dodge Nitro have?
Across all model years, the Nitro has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,633 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.