2011 Dodge Nitro electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 54 complaints for the 2011 Dodge Nitro, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Using my keyless entry fob, I unlocked my door and tried to start my vehicle. The vehicle would not start, but the dash lights came on so I knew the battery was not dead. I thought the battery on the key fob might be going out, so I went to purchase another key fob battery. With the new battery in the key fob, I tried to unlock my vehicle and it would not open. I used the key to manually unlock the car door, and the alarm went off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge nitro. When the vehicle was started, the windshield wipers activated independently and remained activated. The contact was unable to turn off the windshield wipers. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Nitro
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints