repaired · 2022 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2009 Dodge NitroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2009 Dodge Nitro, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-396 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Dodge Nitro has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system
4Latches/locks/linkages
4Air bags
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Wheels
2Steering
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Dodge Nitro recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Nitro year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nitro median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Dodge Nitro, and the recalls they led to.
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Nitro owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TIPM MODULE MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE IT IS ABOUT A $1000.00 REPAIR.STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY
TAKATA RECALL / SEVERAL TIMES MY 4WD WILL GET A SERVICE 4WD LIGHT AND I WILL LOSE 4WD. THIS TIME I WAS SITTING STILL IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED MY SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 2WD TO 4WD AND RECEIVED THE SERV 4WD LIGHT. DODGE DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS LOCALLY OWNED SHOPS ARE AT A LOSS OF WHAT'S WRONG. AFTER MANY…
WHILE DRIVING OVER ICE ON THE WINTER I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES LIGHTLY TO AVOID SLIDING OVER THE ICE, THE VEHICLE STILL SLIDED AND, THE ABS, BAS, BRAKE AND SLIPPERY LIGHTS TURNED ON IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE PUSH BACK ON THE BRAKES STOPPED…
Own a 2009 Nitro?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.