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2008 Dodge Nitro recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 393
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Jul 7, 2020	20V396000
Power train	1	Apr 3, 2013	13V121000
Parking brake	1	Oct 8, 2008	08V525000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2020Latest campaign


Jul 7, 202020V396000	Air bags: frontal driver side Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V396000 What's wrong Chrysler (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. Risk Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09. Campaign NHTSA 20V396000 · Jul 7, 2020
Apr 3, 201313V121000	Power train: driveline driveshaft If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V121000 What's wrong Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break. Risk If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10. Campaign NHTSA 13V121000 · Apr 3, 2013
Oct 8, 200808V525000	Parking brake THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V525000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. Risk THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 08V525000 · Oct 8, 2008

Jul 7, 202020V396000

Air bags: frontal driver side

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V396000

What's wrong: Chrysler (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.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V396000 · Jul 7, 2020

Apr 3, 201313V121000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus…

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V121000

What's wrong: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles manufactured March 21, 2006, through March 1, 2008; and 2008 Jeep Liberty 4X2 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2007, through March 1, 2008. The transfer case heat shield may drop down and rub on the drive shaft, weakening it and potentially causing the drive shaft to break.
Risk: If the drive shaft breaks, a section of it can strike the transfer case tunnel with enough force that the airbag computer will believe the vehicle is in a crash and thus deploy the airbags. Additionally, the drive shaft failure will result in a loss of motive power. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a bracket to support the rear of the heat shield, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on May 29, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N10.
Campaign: NHTSA 13V121000 · Apr 3, 2013

Oct 8, 200808V525000

Parking brake

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

DetailsHide details for campaign 08V525000

What's wrong: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 3,663 MY 2007-2008 DODGE NITRO AND MY 2008 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE PARK BRAKE LEVER CLUTCH DRUM MAY DISTORT AND REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.
Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign: NHTSA 08V525000 · Oct 8, 2008

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component393

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

393Complaints filed

17Involving a crash

12Involving a fire

18Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	198	50	0	8	1
Fuel system	66	17	0	0	1
Gasoline	66	17	0	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	46	12	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	38	10	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	37	9	0	1	1
Service brakes	31	8	0	1	0
Engine	29	7	2	1	1
Power train	26	7	1	0	1
Unknown or other	25	6	0	0	0
Air bags	23	6	9	0	11
Electronic stability control (ESC)	18	5	1	0	0
Structure	14	4	3	1	5
Steering	12	3	1	1	0
Engine and engine cooling	9	2	0	2	0

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“An intermittent electrical failure is affecting multiple vehicle systems. The vehicle has unexpectedly stalled while driving on the interstate, leaving it without power in moving traffic.”
Filed 07/14/2026 · ODI 11750472
Electrical system
“Car shut off while driving, prior have had issues. Have replaces TIPM module, ignition, grounding, etc”
Filed 02/26/2026 · ODI 11720588
Power train
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 5 MPH, the front drive shaft fractured, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop, and the front driver's side and…”
Filed 12/29/2025 · ODI 11707455

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2008 Dodge Nitro recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Nitro have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Nitro. The most recent, 20V396000 (reported July 7, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Dodge Nitro?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 198 complaints out of 393 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 12 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Dodge Nitro?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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