2008 Dodge Nitro Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 7% of all 393 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 7 Nitro model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 95,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 26
- 7% of 393
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 95,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Dodge Nitro transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 30, 2008, latest Dec 29, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Dodge Nitro
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Dodge Nitro, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 95,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Nitro year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2007 Dodge Nitro has the most transmission complaints (54), compared with 26 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Dodge Nitro?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Nitro is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.