2009 Dodge Nitro: common problems and reliability
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36 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Nitro?The 2009 Dodge Nitro has 36 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and latches/locks/linkages.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Dodge Nitro vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2009 a good year for the Nitro?
Across the 5 Nitro model years we track, complaint volume runs from 36 (2009) to 825 (2007). With 36 complaints, the 2009 Nitro sits below the model's median of 122.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2009 Nitro
air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Campaign 20V396000Chrysler (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.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment based on long-term owner experiences. The vehicle is widely criticized for poor build quality, unreliable mechanical and electrical systems, and a general lack of durability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Nitro. See the full Nitro owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Nitro listings typically run $5,199–$8,490 across 2007 to 2011 model years.
Other Nitro model years
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