Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 7, 202020V396000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideProjectiles 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
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| Jul 7, 201010V315000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinderTHIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V315000
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| Jan 11, 201010V009000 | Service brakes, hydraulicTHIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V009000
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Owner complaints by component78
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 33 |
| Air bags | 12 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 13 |
| Engine | 9 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 10 |
| Power train | 5 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 6 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3 |
7 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
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine cranked, but the vehicle failed to start, and it became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated.”
- Air bags
“Passengers front seat head rest deployed on its own. The air back feature of my head rest deployed and it broke in the process. It is available for inspection. It happened when I was cleaning my car.”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from being stationary, the rear driveshaft suddenly detached from the rear of the vehicle and dragged on the ground.”
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2010 Dodge Nitro recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Nitro have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 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 are the 2010 Dodge Nitro recalls for?
The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Dodge Nitro?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 78 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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