2009 Dodge Nitro 4x2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:door (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (1) · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-03-16 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 115,054 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro 4x2. when attempting to use the key fob to unlock the doors, the locks failed. the rear driver side door would not lock from inside the vehicle as well. the dealer stated that the door latch needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
2015-09-25 · Structure:body:door · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro 4x2. the contact stated that both rear exterior and interior power doors locks failed to unlock or lock. in addition, on separate occasions, the front passenger and driver side exterior and interior power door locks failed to lock or unlock. the failure occurred sporadically. when the failures occurred, the c…”
2014-03-30 · Electrical System · 77,000 mi“when leaving work one day i went to unlock my truck and it went crazy. lights sirens, the works. after taking to the alarm company to test my aftermarket alarm and all the systems checked out i took it to the local dodge dealership where they said it was the total power module / fuse box under the hood. i was told it would be a week before they cou…”
2009-07-07 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · 🔥 fire“we had just pulled up to the parking lot garage of the movie theater. we turned the car off took the key out to leave but the ac blower stayed running. i went to turn it off and the alarm went crazy. at first we thought that we hit the panic button so we were tying to figure out how to stop it. then, the windshield wipers went off and the washer fl…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.