2008 Dodge Nitro Engine Problems
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 11% of all 393 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 44
- 11% of 393
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Dodge Nitro engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 18, 2008, latest Jul 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Dodge Nitro
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine problems?
- NHTSA has 44 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Nitro year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2007 Dodge Nitro has the most engine complaints (69), compared with 44 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Nitro is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.