2012 Dodge Nitro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Nitro years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Nitro. That ranks 6th out of 7 Nitro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 50% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Dodge Nitro recalls (1)
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Air bags; electrical system
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.
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.
The ignition switch snapped back and turns the key off resulting in a complete engine and electrical shut down at speed. The steering and brakes do not work at that point. It happened twice while going 70 mph on the freeway. One additional time, the ignition switched snapped back, and the engine…
We were notified that there was a recall on our dodge nitro. However dodge has made it as difficult as possible to have this recall corrected in the hopes you won't take your vehicle in and they won't have to spend money or time correcting the problem. In order to have a our vehicle recall…
Other Dodge Nitro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Nitro | 122 | 3 |
| 2010 Nitro | 78 | 3 |
| 2009 Nitro | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 Nitro | 393 | 3 |
| 2007 Nitro | 494 | 7 |
| 2005 Nitro | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Nitro?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Nitro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.