2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 has 8 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #2 highest of 2 Nitro 4X4 model years. The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (4 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 injury.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #2 of 2 Nitro 4X4 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (50%)
- Electrical System2 (25%)
- Engine2 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (25%)
- Airbags1 (13%)
- Brakes1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 compared with other Nitro 4X4 years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | No verdict | 100 | 236 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | No verdict | 0 | 8 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 ranks #2 of 2 among Nitro 4X4 model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 8 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4?
- The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (4 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), and engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 68,400 miles.
- Does the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X4 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.