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2009 Dodge Nitro Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2009 Dodge Nitro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 24 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Dodge dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Dodge Nitro, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Dodge Nitro owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Dodge Nitro, describing incidents dated January 7, 2010 to May 2, 2023.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 10 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
  • Air Bags 4 complaints
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages 4 complaints
  • Steering 2 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11522128 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bag, Steering) however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where the emblem was removed however, the emblem was then replaced due to parts were…

  • ODI #11500448 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the contact became aware of pressure build up which caused gasoline to not be able to be added to the fuel tank. The contact was unsure if there were any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…

  • ODI #11360058 · Filed

    TIPM MODULE MALFUNCTIONS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I BELIEVE IT IS ABOUT A $1000.00 REPAIR.STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2009 Dodge Nitro in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles

NHTSA #20V396000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 925,239 vehicles

Repair completion: 27.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign W09 · Owners notified February 11, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Dodge Nitro model years

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