2009 Dodge Nitro Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#5 most-complained of 7 Nitro years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Dodge Nitro has 24 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #5 highest of 7 Nitro model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 42% of the total).
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 16 city / 21 hwy
Top 2009 Dodge Nitro problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (42%)
- Fuel System6 (25%)
- Structure & Body6 (25%)
- Airbags4 (17%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (13%)
- Other2 (8%)
- Steering2 (8%)
- Engine1 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
2009 Dodge Nitro recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2009 Dodge Nitro fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 17.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Nitro years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Dodge Nitro a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Dodge Nitro ranks #5 of 7 among Nitro model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 24 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Nitro?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (10 complaints), fuel system (6 complaints), and structure & body (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 95,717 miles.
- Does the 2009 Dodge Nitro have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Dodge Nitro?
- EPA rates the 2009 Dodge Nitro at 17.5 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.