2008 Dodge Nitro Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 6% of all 393 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 9 crashes and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 115,642 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 23
- 6% of 393
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 115,642 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Dodge Nitro airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 21, 2009, latest Dec 29, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 Dodge Nitro
- NHTSA 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Airbags925,239 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Airbags complaints by Nitro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 115,642 miles.
- Which Dodge Nitro year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2007 Dodge Nitro has the most airbag complaints (41), compared with 23 for the 2008.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Nitro concerns the airbag: 20V396000.