2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Equipment	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
Structure › Body › Door — 1
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 110,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 115,054 miles · reported Mar 16, 2016

The contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro 4x2. When attempting to use the key fob to unlock the doors, the locks failed. The rear driver side door would not lock from inside the vehicle as well. The dealer stated that the door latch needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,054.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 110,000 miles · reported Sep 25, 2015

The contact owns a 2009 dodge nitro 4x2. The contact stated that both rear exterior and interior power doors locks failed to unlock or lock. In addition, on separate occasions, the front passenger and driver side exterior and interior power door locks failed to lock or unlock. The failure occurred sporadically. When the failures occurred, the contact would manually unlock the door to exit or enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Electrical System · at 77,000 miles · reported Mar 30, 2014

When leaving work one day I went to unlock my truck and it went crazy. Lights sirens, the works. After taking to the alarm company to test my aftermarket alarm and all the systems checked out I took it to the local dodge dealership where they said it was the total power module / fuse box under the hood. I was told it would be a week before they could get the part. After almost 2 weeks I called dodge because they still couldn't find the part, within 2 days the part was there and installed but in the mean time they took most of the alarm out of my car without asking and told me that the alarm…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Dodge Nitro 4X2?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by latches/locks/linkages (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 110,000 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.