2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nitro 4X2 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Nitro 4X2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 96,027 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 75% | 96,027 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 50% | 112,527 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro 4x2. When attempting to use the key fob to unlock the doors, the locks failed. The rear driver side door would not lock from inside the vehicle as well. The dealer stated that the door latch needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro 4x2. The contact stated that both rear exterior and interior power doors locks failed to unlock or lock. In addition, on separate occasions, the front passenger and driver side exterior and interior power door locks failed to lock or unlock. The failure…
When leaving work one day i went to unlock my truck and it went crazy. Lights sirens, the works. After taking to the alarm company to test my aftermarket alarm and all the systems checked out i took it to the local dodge dealership where they said it was the total power module / fuse box under the…
We had just pulled up to the parking lot garage of the movie theater. We turned the car off took the key out to leave but the ac blower stayed running. I went to turn it off and the alarm went crazy. At first we thought that we hit the panic button so we were tying to figure out how to stop it…
Other Dodge Nitro 4X2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Nitro 4X2 | 95 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2?
Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nitro 4X2 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.