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2008 Dodge Nitro

Owners have filed 611 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Nitro. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 33% of complaints. Next are fuel system (18%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (7%).

At a glance

Complaints
611 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 33% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
17 to 19 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 611 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Dodge Nitro. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 33% of complaints. Next are fuel system (18%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (7%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Recalls

The 2008 Dodge Nitro is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Nitro

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2008 Dodge Nitro. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 19 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 16 city / 22 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Nitro