2008 Dodge Nitro electrical system problems
The 2008 Dodge Nitro has 217 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 36% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
217
Electrical System complaints
36%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“ON 5/11/10 MY 2008 DODGE NITRO CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE IN A PARKING LOT SERVICE LANE. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SHUT OFF. IT CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN I TURNED TO GET OUT OF THE SERVICE LANE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. AS A RESULT OF MY NOT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have?
NHTSA has 217 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Nitro electrical system — 36% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.