How many airbag complaints does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have?

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2011 Dodge Nitro, which is 20% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Dodge Nitro?

Yes. NHTSA campaign 20V396000 covers a driver's airbag cover replacement, and campaign 13V282000 covers airbag and electrical system issues affecting the TIPM or occupant restraint controller.

Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2011 Dodge Nitro, with a median failure mileage of 97,500.

What do owners say goes wrong with the airbags?

Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes and the airbag warning light illuminating unexpectedly, with some citing unavailable recall parts at dealers.

2011 Dodge Nitro Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2011 Dodge Nitro, 20% of its 122 total complaints for the year, tied to 4 crashes and 7 injuries at a median failure mileage of 97,500. Two related recalls (20V396000 and 13V282000) cover airbag components on this model year.

Airbags complaints: 24; 20% of 122
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 97,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report side and curtain airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including a rear-end collision and a rollover.
Multiple drivers describe the airbag warning light illuminating continuously or intermittently, sometimes accompanied by a chime, both at idle and while driving.
Some owners tied the warning light to NHTSA campaign 13V282000 but said replacement parts were unavailable at the dealer when they sought the recall repair.
One owner reported the driver's airbag deployed in a rear-end rollover crash while no other airbags in the vehicle activated.
A vehicle involved in a low-speed rear impact showed no airbag deployment and a detached cross member, with no injuries reported.

When 2011 Dodge Nitro airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2011, latest Jan 11, 2023.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jan 2023; peak Oct 2013 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Dodge Nitro

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.
NHTSA 13V282000Jul 2, 2013Airbags442,320 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Sebring and 200 vehicles manufactured June 28, 2011, through December 13, 2012; model year 2011-2013 Dodge Avenger vehicles manufactured June 25, 2011, through January 14, 2013; model year 2011-2012 Dodge Nitro vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through December 15, 2011; and model year 2011-2012 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured June 17, 2011, through August 15, 2012. Electrical over-stress of a resistor in the occupant restraint control module may lead to the non-deployment of the active head restraints during a rear impact collision.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating the deployment of the active head restraints , their non-deployment could increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the occupant restraint control module, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N38.

Airbags complaints by Nitro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201012 (15%)
201124 (20%)
20121 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2011 Dodge Nitro have?: NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2011 Dodge Nitro, which is 20% of the 122 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2011 Dodge Nitro?: Yes. NHTSA campaign 20V396000 covers a driver's airbag cover replacement, and campaign 13V282000 covers airbag and electrical system issues affecting the TIPM or occupant restraint controller.
Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 7 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2011 Dodge Nitro, with a median failure mileage of 97,500.
What do owners say goes wrong with the airbags?: Owners report airbags failing to deploy in crashes and the airbag warning light illuminating unexpectedly, with some citing unavailable recall parts at dealers.