What year Dodge Nitro 4X2 should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not assign a specific Avoid year for the Nitro 4X2. However, 2007 has the highest complaint count at 95 and the top complaint index of 100, well above 2009's index of 0.

Is the Dodge Nitro 4X2 reliable?

Across model years 2007-2009, NHTSA lists 99 total complaints and 1 recall campaign, with the Electrical System accounting for 40% of all reported issues.

What is the most common problem with the Dodge Nitro 4X2?

The Electrical System is the top problem area across all years, making up 40% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 21% and Fuel System at 18%.

Which Dodge Nitro 4X2 year has the fewest reported problems?

2009 has the fewest complaints at 4, a complaint index of 0, and a higher median mileage at failure of 110,000 miles compared to 37,000 miles for 2007.

Dodge Nitro 4X2 Best and Worst Years (2007–2009)

With no verdicts assigned, the Dodge Nitro 4X2 has no confirmed Avoid or Best year in this dataset. 2007 shows the most reported problems (95 complaints, complaint index 100), while 2009 shows far fewer (4 complaints, complaint index 0).

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2007–2009
NHTSA complaints: 99
Recall campaigns: 1
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Electrical System

Nitro 4X2 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Dodge Nitro 4X2 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	No verdict	100	95	3	1	1	Electrical System	—	—
2009	No verdict	0	4	0	1	0	Electrical System	—	—

Most common Dodge Nitro 4X2 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System40 (40%)
Transmission & Powertrain21 (21%)
Fuel System18 (18%)
Engine17 (17%)
Structure & Body13 (13%)
Airbags10 (10%)
Brakes9 (9%)
Other5 (5%)
Steering5 (5%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Dodge Nitro 4X2 should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not assign a specific Avoid year for the Nitro 4X2. However, 2007 has the highest complaint count at 95 and the top complaint index of 100, well above 2009's index of 0.
Is the Dodge Nitro 4X2 reliable?: Across model years 2007-2009, NHTSA lists 99 total complaints and 1 recall campaign, with the Electrical System accounting for 40% of all reported issues.
What is the most common problem with the Dodge Nitro 4X2?: The Electrical System is the top problem area across all years, making up 40% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 21% and Fuel System at 18%.
Which Dodge Nitro 4X2 year has the fewest reported problems?: 2009 has the fewest complaints at 4, a complaint index of 0, and a higher median mileage at failure of 110,000 miles compared to 37,000 miles for 2007.