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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.

2008 Dodge Nitro airbags complaints: complaints filed per month1Dec 2009Aug 2013May 2014Sep 2015Apr 2017Oct 2017Aug 2019Jul 2023
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Dec 2025; peak Dec 2009 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Dodge Nitro

  1. 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.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 200741 (8%)
  3. 200823 (6%)
  4. 20094 (17%)
  5. 201012 (15%)
  6. 201124 (20%)
  7. 20121 (50%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.