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2010 Dodge Nitro Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Dodge Nitro, affecting airbags and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Dodge dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jul 7, 2020
Owner complaints
78

All 2010 Dodge Nitro recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  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.

  2. NHTSA 10V315000Jul 7, 2010Brakes20,626 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive jeep liberty, dodge nitro and ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.

    Risk: This could lead to loss of brake fluid and reduced braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

  3. NHTSA 10V009000Jan 11, 2010Brakes20,045 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring; dodge avenger and nitro; jeep liberty, commander and grand cherokee; and model year 2009-2010 dodge ram truck. These vehicles may have been built with an improperly formed or missing brake booster input rod retaining clip.

    Risk: This could result in brake failure without warning which could cause a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will replace the brake booster input rod retaining clip free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Nitro have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Dodge Nitro, covering airbags and brakes.
Are 2010 Dodge Nitro recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2010 Dodge Nitro?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 20V396000, reported Jul 7, 2020, concerning the airbags.

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.