2008 Dodge Nitro Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 12% of all 393 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 95,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 49
- 12% of 393
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 95,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 Dodge Nitro brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 10, 2010, latest Apr 12, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2008 Dodge Nitro
- NHTSA 08V525000Oct 8, 2008Brakes3,663 vehicles
Parking brake
Chrysler is recalling 3,663 my 2007-2008 dodge nitro and my 2008 jeep liberty vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The park brake lever clutch drum may distort and reduce the effectiveness of the park brake system.
Risk: This could allow the vehicle to move inadvertently and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake lever assembly free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Brakes complaints by Nitro model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20050 (0%)
- 200736 (7%)
- 200849 (12%)
- 20090 (0%)
- 201013 (17%)
- 201114 (11%)
- 20120 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 49 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Nitro year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2008 Dodge Nitro has the most brake complaints (49), compared with 49 for the 2008.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Nitro concerns the brake: 08V525000.