2008 Dodge Nitro Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (23% of reports).
- 198electrical system complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 46 of 198 complaints (23%)
- Door locks: mentioned in 22 of 198 complaints (11%)
- Wiper fluid: mentioned in 18 of 198 complaints (9%)
- Horn started: mentioned in 14 of 198 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2008 Dodge Nitro at $1,100, and half of them between $790 and $1,650.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 162 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 198 complaints, 8 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Nitro electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nitro | 1 | 50% | 145,000 |
| 2011 Nitro | 54 | 44% | 65,952 |
| 2010 Nitro | 26 | 33% | 81,000 |
| 2009 Nitro | 10 | 42% | 108,001 |
| 2008 Nitro | 198 | 50% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Nitro | 133 | 27% | 100,000 |
| 2005 Nitro | 1 | 100% | 64,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2008 Dodge Nitro. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
An intermittent electrical failure is affecting multiple vehicle systems. The vehicle has unexpectedly stalled while driving on the interstate, leaving it without power in moving traffic. It has also experienced repeated no-start conditions, transmission entering limp mode, the engine continuing to…
Car shut off while driving, prior have had issues. Have replaces TIPM module, ignition, grounding, etc
TIPM system and/or electrical system failure. Right turn signal intermittently works when it wants to. Door locks from the inside at random or will not lock at all when using the master lock button. Now car will not start or turn over at all. Zero sound comes from he vehicle while turning the key…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge Nitros have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 198 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2008 Dodge Nitro (50% of the 393 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge Nitro electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $790 and $1,650), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 46 of 198 complaints, followed by “door locks” (22).
Other 2008 Dodge Nitro problems
See all 2008 Dodge Nitro problems or electrical system problems across all Nitro years.