What year Dodge Nitro 4X4 should I avoid?

No specific year is labeled Avoid in NHTSA data. However, 2007 has 236 complaints and a complaint index of 100, far higher than 2009's 8 complaints and index of 0.

Is the Dodge Nitro 4X4 reliable based on owner complaints?

Across both model years with data, the top problem areas are the Electrical System (80 complaints, 33% share) and Fuel System (73 complaints, 30% share). No recall campaigns are listed for either year.

What is the most common problem on the Dodge Nitro 4X4?

Electrical System complaints lead at 80 total (33% share), followed by Fuel System issues at 73 complaints (30% share).

At what mileage do Dodge Nitro 4X4 problems typically appear?

For 2007, the median mileage at failure is 50,615. For 2009, it is 68,400.

Does the Dodge Nitro 4X4 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for both the 2007 and 2009 model years.

Dodge Nitro 4X4 Best and Worst Years (2007–2009)

No Dodge Nitro 4X4 year carries an Avoid, Good, or Best verdict in this dataset. The 2007 model year accounts for 236 of 244 total complaints and has a complaint index of 100, well above 2009's index of 0, making 2007 the higher-complaint year by far.

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: 244
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 5
Top problem area: Electrical System

Nitro 4X4 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 4X4 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2007	No verdict	100	236	5	5	0	Electrical System	—	—
2009	No verdict	0	8	0	0	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	—	—

Most common Dodge Nitro 4X4 problems (all years)

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

Electrical System80 (33%)
Fuel System73 (30%)
Structure & Body38 (16%)
Engine30 (12%)
Brakes23 (9%)
Transmission & Powertrain21 (9%)
Visibility & Wipers18 (7%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (7%)
Airbags11 (5%)
Other10 (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 4X4 should I avoid?: No specific year is labeled Avoid in NHTSA data. However, 2007 has 236 complaints and a complaint index of 100, far higher than 2009's 8 complaints and index of 0.
Is the Dodge Nitro 4X4 reliable based on owner complaints?: Across both model years with data, the top problem areas are the Electrical System (80 complaints, 33% share) and Fuel System (73 complaints, 30% share). No recall campaigns are listed for either year.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Nitro 4X4?: Electrical System complaints lead at 80 total (33% share), followed by Fuel System issues at 73 complaints (30% share).
At what mileage do Dodge Nitro 4X4 problems typically appear?: For 2007, the median mileage at failure is 50,615. For 2009, it is 68,400.
Does the Dodge Nitro 4X4 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for both the 2007 and 2009 model years.