2005 Dodge Nitro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nitro years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Dodge Nitro. That ranks 7th out of 7 Nitro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 64,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 | 1 | 100% | 64,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Dodge Nitro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Dodge Nitro.
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.
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 2005 dodge nitro. The contact stated that the electrical system was faulty and all of the electrical components worked intermittently, including the windshield wipers and horn. In addition, the engine continued to run when the keys were removed from the ignition. The dealer…
Other Dodge Nitro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nitro | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Nitro | 122 | 3 |
| 2010 Nitro | 78 | 3 |
| 2009 Nitro | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 Nitro | 393 | 3 |
| 2007 Nitro | 494 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Dodge Nitro?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Dodge Nitro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Dodge Nitro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Nitro model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.